034: From Heartache to Hope: Journey into Insurance Entrepreneurship with Emma Astley
Summary
Emma Astley from CoverMyBubble shares her journey of starting her own insurance brokerage and the personal experiences that inspired her.
She emphasises the importance of listening to clients and providing personalized insurance solutions. Emma also discusses the challenges she faced in the early stages of her business, including dealing with lead generation companies and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
She highlights the need for education and awareness around different types of insurance, such as bump cover and children's cover.
Despite the difficulties, Emma's resilience and determination have led to the success and growth of her business. Emma discusses the challenges of changing the old-school persona of insurance and the importance of authenticity. She highlights the lack of awareness around pregnancy complications and the need for bump cover. She also talks about the misconceptions about insurance and the importance of consulting with an advisor to understand the available options.
Emma’s story behind building the business is a true inspiration to many of us.
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