Christine Thomson

IFSDG:  How long have you worked at Claims Equilibrium Club?

Christine:  2 months. Bit of a change of direction for me from broking to the claims side of the industry but have enjoyed every minute so far.   My experience within the broking environment ensures I understand what broker clients are looking for….

IFSDG:  How many people work at Claims Equilibrium Club?     

Christine:  9

IFSDG:  What is your vision for Claims Equilibrium Club in Glasgow?

Christine:  To be regarded as the preferred partner for the UK Broking community in a Claims Consultancy Service position.

IFSDG:  What's a typical day for you?

Christine:  Every day is completely different!. I am touring the UK at the moment meeting up with old contacts and existing clients of CEC, completing fact finds, investigating ways to improve our service and introducing our fantastic service to new clients. The most settled day I have at the moment is Friday, as it's office pizza day mmm

IFSDG:  How many emails do you receive on an average day?

Christine:  Enough to keep me busy and increasing by the day.

IFSDG:  Why did Claims Equilibrium Club choose to locate in the IFSD in Glasgow?

Christine:  Access to driven, talented individuals on your door step.

IFSDG:  Three good things about working in Glasgow?

Christine:  Good transport links, recruitment base and being surrounded by Glaswegians.

IFSDG:  What is your biggest business achievement to date?      

Christine:  I have been lucky in business to have achieved success in all the job roles I have had.   Due in part to working with people who have themselves achieved enormous business success and who have helped me in my personal growth and development.  Working with the team around me at the moment, I expect CEC growth to become the biggest achievement in my career.

IFSDG:  What is the best investment you ever made?       

Christine:  Good Sat-Nav and Car Phone.  Keeps you on the move reliably and safely.

IFSDG:  Which business person or company do you most admire and why?

Christine:  I admire any business which provides good customer service.  This is the key to any successful business and should never be pushed down a list of priorities.

IFSDG:  What did you want to be when you were a child?

Christine:  I wanted to become a teacher.  I have been involved in training in subsequent years so I suppose I achieved this part way.

IFSDG:  What do you do to relax away from the office?

Christine:  Enjoying time with my family or reading a good book.  Either goes well with a nice glass of wine.

IFSDG:  Blackberry or I-Phone?

Christine:  Blackberry

IFSDG:  Suit or no suit?

Christine:  Suits but look forward to dress down Friday

IFSDG:  Heels or pumps?

Christine:  Heels (being vertically challenged)

IFSDG:  Wine or cocktails?

Christine:  Mm… wine if I'm being sensible

IFSDG:  Sunshine or snow?

Christine:  Sunshine - the world's a nicer place with sunshine!

IFSDG:  and finally, what three words to sum you up

Christine:  Sky's the limit!

  • Christine Thomson