Meridian Risk Solutions Limited

A lot can change in 12 months. For us, it’s been one of our most exciting years yet. We’ve built new partnerships. Welcomed new people. Developed new product lines. And moved mountains to reach our goals. It’s been a year full of growth and learning. But there are two things that will always be at the centre of everything we do…… our culture and our clients. Since we started out 22 years ago, long-term, value-driven relationships are what we do best. Thank you dearly to everyone who has a hand in shaping our future. For now, we celebrate, we enjoy, we laugh. Merry Christmas!

If you know us, then you’ll know how we do business.    If you don’t, then this’ll give you an idea of what we care about when it comes to our people, clients, partners, and friends.    We’re delighted to be the very first insurance broker in the UK to have been awarded the 'Ethical Sales Business' accreditation by the The Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).    In support of our values of professional excellence, individual development and integrity, our team have worked their way through the programme to earn the ISP’s recognition for their code of conduct.    The ISP promotes and celebrates the highest standards of ethics and professionalism through their corporate membership. Safe to say, we’re chuffed to be continuing on our journey with them in 2025.    Congratulations team - a smashing way to finish off the year! 

The young talent that lands in our industry should be allowed to hit the ground running. We’re talking about the twenty-somethings who are hungry for success and eager to make a good wage. They shouldn’t have to 'do their time' before being paid any attention. They should be nurtured. Invested in. Listened to. Here, planting seeds is part of our growth strategy. We grow our young people by giving them the right access, support and resources to flourish, and then they do the rest. Our garden has grown a lot over the last year and we couldn’t be prouder of some of the fresh talent driving us forward. If YOU want to hit the ground running with an opportunity that will support you to prosper, head to our website today to get in touch - who knows where you could end up!

Pack your Ray-Bans, we’re heading for the sun, sand and unforgettable sights of Monte Carlo!    This year’s RVS will take place on 7th - 11th of next month, bringing together some of the brilliant minds in Reinsurance, ILS and Capital markets.    From the very first event in 1957, RVS has become the largest gathering in Reinsurance. It’s a chance to meet, connect with and learn from the people who are pedalling our industry forward year on year.    So, Craig, Mark and Darren will be lathering on the factor 50 and getting stuck into the mix.       Drop them a message if you’ll be there too so they can come and say hello.    It’s going to be a fantastic event! #RVS2024

In changing times, how might the future for the creative industries now look? Our #MatthewMeredith gives us some thoughts and why insurance and risk management protection has a big part to play. https://lnkd.in/etWH3NwH

Our culture is our biggest treasure. It’s why we look forward to coming into work every morning and leave feeling part of something special at the end of day. So, with that said, we’re VERY excited to announce that we’ve invited someone new into the fold as a guardian of all things culture, people performance, and staying true to our values. Samantha Peat is an industry powerhouse. She is hugely experienced, particularly within the mutual insurance sector. Her last appointment was with Tindall Riley where she was both CEO and CUO of Wren, an architects’ mutual insurer, and Griffin, an insurance intermediary mutual insurer. She is also an advisor to the Construction Leadership Council who, in partnership with Government and organisations of all sizes across the industry, ensures support and resilience across the construction sector. While her impressive resume speaks for itself, it's her wholehearted commitment to getting the best out of the people in her tribe that makes her the perfect fit for the next stage of our growth plan. Sam will be joining us as Group Board Advisor to tend to our processes and procedures, nurture our culture, and share her infectious ethos that if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly. Welcome to the team, Sam. We’re chuffed beyond words to have you with us!

Matthew Meredith LMP Group - Entertainment Insurance

In the brief time that LMP have become a part of Meridian, we've already seen a new dimension in thinking and approach. Here's an insightful piece from Matthew Meredith on the potential impacts on mass gatherings of US civil unrest post the Presidential election. Enjoy!

We’ve thought long and hard about what was missing in our market.    We thought about the level of quality that we believe all customers should receive and the sustainable, long-term view that we feel all great businesses exhibit in everything they do. And honestly, we couldn’t see that much of it in today’s industry.    So after some careful planning, we decided to claim that space. Ever since, we’ve been quietly following our deliberate strategy to create a place where professional excellence are watchwords and where value creation for all is central to our thinking.    Today marks a pivotal moment for us as we announce that we have secured significant investment from Correlation Risk Partners, a proven provider of patient, private capital to entrepreneurial insurance businesses.    This means that our team has the financial backing to achieve our long-term ambitions and can continue to drive the business forward, doing things our way, exercising a commitment to delivering quality, and creating sustainable value in everything we do.    What’s next? Watch this space and we’ll keep you posted! Alternatively, come and find out for yourself what makes us different.

It’s time for us to unveil our next endeavour… After some hard graft from a lot of people, we’re thrilled to be able to announce that we’ve acquired LMP Group - Entertainment Insurance. Headed up by the excellent Matthew Meredith, LMP is an impressive global entertainment entity, having quickly become an established brand in the market. The team at LMP already serves an international book of business and delivers exceptional solutions for their clients. It’s safe to say, we’re delighted to be welcoming Matt on board, alongside Perry, Anthony, Joseph and David to establish our Meridian Entertainment unit and take our strategy to the main stage. But that’s not all… Sharing the limelight today is another headliner. We’re also joined by former Robertson Taylor CEO, John Silcock, as our new Group Board advisor. John is an industry trailblazer who has overseen the substantial success of a world-leading specialist broker to the entertainment sector and has extensive experience in delivering a global growth plan. Here at Meridian, we’ve already had some success in event insurance, so this strategic hire and exciting acquisition felt like the perfect next steps for us to take. There’s no business like show business after all….