🎙️ Claim What’s Yours: Alan Howell on Taking On Insurance Giants and Taking Control of His Future

How one redundancy led to business ownership, fighting for policyholders, and the power of local networking in Camberley and beyond.

In this episode of Wired for Success, host Jamie Morgan sits down with Alan Howell, the owner of My Property Claim, an insurance loss assessor business based in Camberley, Surrey.

Alan’s entrepreneurial journey began not with a grand plan—but with redundancy. After being let go from his corporate job at Nokia, Alan made a bold decision to buy a franchise and launch his own business. What followed was a steep learning curve, a new mission, and a realisation: most policyholders don’t know how to deal with insurance companies when things go wrong—and worse, many insurers will do everything they can not to pay out.

💡 In this episode, we explore:

• Why Alan chose to buy a franchise—and what he learned along the way
• The crucial differences between insurance brokers, loss adjusters, and loss assessors
• What to look out for in your home or business insurance policy before it’s too late
• Real-life examples of how insurers try to avoid paying claims
• Why Alan is proud to stand up for policyholders who feel powerless
• How local business networking transformed My Property Claim’s growth
• And what advice he has for anyone navigating redundancy or starting a business

Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, business owner—or just someone who's dealt with insurance headaches—this episode is full of practical insights and real-world experiences from someone who's been on both sides of the desk.

🛠️ Alan now works with clients across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, and beyond, helping them maximise their insurance claim success and reduce stress during difficult times.

🔗 Find out more about Alan and My Property Claim:

🌐 Website: https://www.mypropertyclaim.co.uk

📍 Based in Camberley, Surrey, UK

📞 Free Claim Review Available

🎧 Wired for Success is the podcast that shares the real stories behind growing a business—hosted by Jamie Morgan of Help Me Grow Business Coaching, based in Eversley, Hampshire.

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