The rise of Preston Insurance Brokers: A 10-year anniversary celebration

From renting a desk at a friend’s office to becoming acting brokers for the world’s tallest moving observation tower, Preston Insurance Brokers marks a decade on the up.

On Friday 21 April – as the sun sunk into the sea on the south coast – over a hundred clients, peers and partners took flight on the Brighton i360 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Preston Insurance Brokers.

The futuristic tourist attraction, complete with its double-curved glazing and convex mirror underbelly, was a fitting venue for the celebration. Since opening in 2016, management of the attraction have appointed Preston Insurance Brokers to annually renew its one-of-a-kind insurance programme.

With the hi-tech pod completing its descent from 138 meters above beach huts and bandstands, guests poured into the i360’s lounge and sun deck area for complimentary fizz accompanied by heartfelt words from the Managing Partner of Preston Insurance Brokers, Noel Preston.

“Everyone here today – whether in the past week, month, year or decade – have contributed to Preston Insurance Brokers success story, and for that reason, we’re forever thankful.”

After sharing a short video to spotlight Preston Insurance Brokers ethos and journey, Noel went on to highlight one of the business’ biggest achievements to date.

“Something I’m most proud of is our one hundred percent staff retention rate. We collectively create a culture where everyone can be themselves – and although we don’t take ourselves too seriously, what we do for businesses, we take extremely seriously.”

The speech concluded with a special mention to his team and several key people who have contributed to the success story.

“First of all, I’d like to thank Gary Peters who, for the duration of a 10-hour flight to Florida, answered the many questions I had about starting my own business.

“I’d also like to thank our first-ever client who, at 8.50am on the first day of business, called to say they would appoint us as their brokers. That, of course, is Michael Punter at Parafix Holdings Ltd.

“Lastly, and most importantly, I’d like to thank my wife, Suzy Preston, who has offered nothing but unrivalled support since we first opened our doors in December 2012.” 

Noel also recognised the contribution of his business partner from the start, Ian Penfold, without whom Preston Insurance Brokers would not have been formed.

If you want to learn more about Preston Insurance Brokers and how they support businesses across Sussex, London, the Home Counties and beyond, visit www.prestoninsurancebrokers.co.uk