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Matthew joined Ashbourne in April 2023 having previously worked as an insurance claim advisor and adds welcome resource as the commercial department grows from strength to strength. Focusing on SME business to ensure that this sector gets dedicated support and understanding for both new business and renewals.
Name: | Matthew Crowder |
Position: | Commercial Account Handler |
School: | John Warner School, Hoddesdon |
First Job: | Domino’s Pizza |
Hobbies/pastimes: | Football, Basketball , Music |
Favourite food | Christmas Dinner with all the Trimmings |
Favourite drink | Spiced Rum and Coke |
Favourite holiday destination: | Italy |
Likes: | Animals, Spending time with Family and Friends |
Dislikes: | Arguments and Brown Sauce |
When I was younger I always wanted to: | An Archaeologist |
Jack joined the family business in September 2018, initially as a commercial account handler to add much needed resource to the ever-expanding commercial department. He has subsequently been promoted to the position of business development manager and he has the responsibility of identifying and acquiring new business. He is often out on the networking circuit, making new contacts.
Name: | Jack Smits |
Position: | Commercial Account Executive |
School: | Haileybury College |
First Job: | Farm shop Butcher |
Hobbies/pastimes: | Football, Golf, Dinners/BBQs |
Favourite food | Roast Dinner with all the trimmings |
Favourite drink | Guinness or Pepsi Max |
Favourite holiday destination: | Cyprus |
Likes: | Playing golf |
Dislikes: | Playing golf |
When I was younger I always wanted to: | Footballer or Spy |
It was that time of year when our fleet and building insurance was due. Matt and Leone came to our office to go through what our needs were for the coming year. We also received another quote from a local broker who never bothered asking to come and visit us. With the 3 quotes in Ashbourne won the business hands down, not only by the value but also by their high level of service we have always received over the years.
I have also renewed my own house insurance as knowing Ashbourne insurance would deal with any issues effectively as they have done with the business insurance.
We have no hesitation in recommending Ashbourne Insurance to friends, family and business colleges.
Dear Peter I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for insuring most of the activities in my life. I am currently under your expertise for 2 cars, house insurance, holiday, business cover , landlord insurance and rental guarantee insurance. Every time I ask for your help you and your team are on the ball straight away, professional from start to finish providing excellent competitive quotes in fact more than competitive they have always been the cheapest. You also give me peace of mind that you have provided me with the correct type and amount of cover, usually the cheapest is not associated with being the best but in this case it most certainly is I really would recommend you and your team to anyone seeking a cost effective and thorough insurance service
We have been using Ashbourne’s services for the best part of 20 years initially on a personal level with car and household insurance and now in more recent years as our own business has grown with company car fleet policies and public liability insurance. The service we have received throughout this time is second to none. The team at Ashbourne led by Peter Sarah and Matt manage to perfectly combine a friendly approachable attitude with a professional and knowledgeable service.
As we are very busy business owners we do not have the time or inclination to shop around and we now have built up such a trust with everyone at Ashbourne that if they say a certain policy is the best for us then that is the policy we take.
We highly recommend Ashbourne Insurance to all our family friends and business associates as we know they will get service and value second to none.
I have been using Ashbourne insurance for the past three years for my public liability insurance and my home insur ance. Each year Ashbourne have provided a very competitive quotation and have explained exactly what is and isn’t in cluded (something the online companies fail to mention). Thankfully we have never needed to claim but it puts my mind at ease knowing if I ever needed too the staff at Ash bourne are always at the end of the phone to provide assistance without throwing me from pillar to post like previ ous providers have. Ashbourne provide a caring professional service and I will not hesitate to recommend Peter and the team at Ash bourne in the future to all my friends and colleagues. It goes without saying I will continue to use Ashbourne each year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for you kind support with the charity, as we know the key to success by attending the networking events, is to get a golden referral to generate additional business.
Both you & Sarah attended our Charity ball back in last October, Sarah brought 2 tables from her WIBN network group, and we also had many members here at our BNI group.
Last week we received a call from two of the guests that you brought on night, Claire & Peter Austin, from Austin’s funeral service. They said they wanted to make a donation. On Friday we went to Stevenage Crematorium where we were presented with a cheque for £7,000.00, which represents the biggest single donation we have ever had from and individual.
The difference that these funds will make are massive, it goes without saying that we have written to Claire & Peter directly, but without your support on the night, we would not have had the opportunity to meet these people.
I would like to pass on my thanks and deep appreciation for the service you have provided in securing our fleet insurance policy for 2019-20. I wrote to you at the beginning of February when our Public & Employers Liability Insurance reached its renewal date. From our initial enquiry to completion, your approach was totally professional. My previous insurance broker, had sent the renewal reminder with only days to go before the renewal date, which under normal circumstances would have resulted in renewing without researching alternatives. Your team, and in particular Leone, responded within 24 hours and Ashbourne Insurance were on the case.
The following day you presented me with not only a reduced premium, but increased cover too.
Taking up your offer was so simple, and the transition from one policy to another was seamless. I cannot speak too highly of the service that you offer to existing and potential clients, and have no hesitation in recommending Ashbourne to any individual or business, seeking to insure their property, goods, or staff.
Thank you once again Elaine.
I would like to show my immense gratitude especially to Elaine and Leone. These two super stars have assisted not only myself with a variety of buildings, contents and travel insurance but have also assisted Pestell & Co with our Public Liability Insurance and further still supported a variety of our clients with their buildings and landlord insurances.
They have always taken the time to explain the finer details within the insurance plans and have been exceptionally quick with supplying quotes and paperwork upon payment of the plans.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Ashbourne Insurance to friends, family and clients as I know they will all receive the outstanding care and service that I have received.
Mike has only been with us for a couple of weeks but has received his first client testimonial already!
I received a call from Michael as a reminder that my car insurance was due. Not only do I appreciate the reminder, Michael was very polite and even though I understand he has just joined Ashbourne, he proved to be picking up the excellent customer service I come to expect from all the team at Ashbourne. A great start for your new employee.