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Introducing Our Newest Team Member – Steve Hambleton

SteveAirsports Insurance Bureau are delighted to announce Steve Hambleton joining our ranks as one of our High Net Worth & Niche Specialist Consultants.

Based in our Eastleigh office, Steve, has over 20 years’ experience working within the insurance industry. Initially working as a broker for Bennetts Insurance in Southampton he moved to insurer Aviva, dealing with high profile and unusual claims. Steve returned to broking and managed a team at JLT dealing with high net worth clients before moving on to his most recent role at Ageas as an Account Manager for a large UK based charity.

Steve has an excellent understanding of both Personal and Commercial client’s needs and everything in between and said: “When talking to Darren I instantly knew the opportunity at AIB was the right fit for me and a fantastic opportunity to grow my expertise and knowledge whilst working for a progressive and customer focused business. It’s an exciting and dynamic place to work and a great vibrant atmosphere, I’m really enjoying the new, fresh environment”.

AIB Director Darren Nangle said: “Another great addition to our team in Eastleigh and Steve will hit the ground running with his enthuJeffrey From Rainbowsiasm and transferable skills, he will help further expand our client bank and offer exceptional customer service levels to our new and existing clients. We wish him the best of luck and have high hopes for a long and mutually beneficially career”

Aston Villa supporter Steve lives locally in Southampton and has a fear of spiders and zombies. He loves playing the guitar, considers himself a film buff and his claim to fame is he once met Geoffrey from Rainbow!

The Largest Cruise Ship In The World

There are certainly a number of extremely big cruise ships cruising around the world’s oceans docking at a variety of exotic locations but none larger than the MS Harmony of the Seas. So, let’s have a closer look at this vessel.

Well, it was built in a shipyard in France for Royal Caribbean International who own a number of large cruise liners. It cost over £700 million to build. It was launched in June 2015, started having sea trials in March of this year and made its maiden voyage on the 29th May 2016 from Southampton to Barcelona. The vessel will be cruising in numerous places including the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.Largest Cruise Ship

Yes – it is big! In fact, it is just over 1,188 feet in length – that it around four times the length of some football pitches. It is 215 feet wide and 210 feet tall that is equivalent to about seven double decker buses piled one on top of the other.

It weighs 227,000 tonnes yet is capable of cruising at a speed of 22 knots and can use as much as 1,147 gallons of fuel in just one hour so you wouldn’t want to pay the fuel bill. It has four propellers that are each 20 feet in diameter. There are 18 decks with 16 of them available to guests. The 2,747 staterooms, ranging from interior cabins to suites, are capable of accommodating over 6,000 guests. The guests are looked after by more than 2,000 members of crew. There are 15 restaurants that provide a wide selection of international cuisine as well as a variety of cafes and bars with one of the bars moving up and down between 3 decks

Largest Cruise ShipThere are numerous activities to keep people of all ages happy including a zip line, the tallest helter-skelter on the ocean, a rock wall, mini golf, ice rink, gaming arcade, fitness centre, spa and pools to name but a few. There is a theatre capable of seating 1,300 people. There are numerous places to shop in the promenade.

It will be interesting to see how long it will be before an even bigger cruise liner is built than the MS Harmony of the Seas.

If you are intending to take a cruise, or any holiday for that matter, why not get in touch with us here at AIB Insurance on 02380 268 351 and speak with a friendly member of our staff who will happily arrange a competitive quotation for travel insurance without any obligation.

Introducing Our Newest Team Member – Jenna Stronach

Airsports Insurance Bureau is delighted to announce strengthening our Eastleigh team further with the appointment of experienced insurance professional, Jenna Stronach.

Jenna has many years’ experience within the insurance industry working both sides of the insurer and broker fence with her most recent position at as a Personal Injury & Litigation Claims Negotiator at Ageas. She joins our busy team where she will deal with every aspect of an expanding, predominantly high net worth personal lines insurance broker, including motor, travel, home and commercial insurance.

A delighted Jenna said:” I am really pleased that I have been successful and given the opportunity to return to the broker environment, especially with such a fast growing, positive company like AIB. I look forward to a long and prosperous career with the business and continuing to develop the high net worth motor and home book.Jenna Stronach

At AIB we pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and the professional relationships we are able to build with clients and insurer partners alike. We encourage our team to reach their full potential and give them the tools and resources for a rewarding career in a satisfying but demanding environment. If you are interested in a position with us please send your CV and accompanying letter to info@www.aib-insurance.co.uk

Jenna lives locally in Southampton and has a fear of raccoons and cats. She loves foreign travelling and has just returned from an extensive tour of Asia. A childhood fact about Jenna is when she was growing up she used to tell people she had a nut allergy, as she thought it made herself sound more interesting!

Good luck Jenna and welcome on board!

Introducing Shannon Fisk

Airsports Insurance Bureau has strengthened its Eastleigh offices further with the addition of young businesswoman Shannon Fisk.

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Shannon has experience in customer service and retail sales and joins our busy administration team where she will learn every aspect of an expanding, predominantly personal lines insurance broker, including motor, travel and home insurance.

A delighted Shannon commented:” I am really pleased that I have been successful and given the opportunity to further develop my career at AIB and look forward to helping out my friends and family when their car and home insurance is due for renewal!”

At AIB we pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and the professional relationships we are able to build with all parties. We encourage our team to reach their full potential and give them the tools and resources for a rewarding career in a satisfying but demanding environment.

Shannon lives locally in Southampton and loves spending quality time with her chocolate Labrador ‘Katie’. She enjoys cruising about on her motorcycle and going out and socializing as much as possible.