About Us
Business liability insurance for financial institutions
ABOUT ABSOLUTE COVER
Absolute Cover is not like other insurance brokers. We’re specialists in sourcing high-quality liability insurance for FCA-regulated firms.
Insurers often see financial services firms as high-risk and want to charge high premiums to match - assuming they’ll quote at all. But why should you pay a penalty for claims made against less competent businesses in your sector?
James Dingwall
CEO
James set up our parent company Thistle Group in 2012 and has since grown it into a thriving business comprising five companies and employing more than a hundred people. Previously, he spent ten years with two of the Big Four accountancy firms and has in-depth expertise spanning all sectors of financial services.
Sophie Long
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
Sophie is an experienced and capable senior manager and director, overseeing Absolute Cover’s operations and providing strategic guidance. Before joining the Thistle Group in 2014, she spent eight years with leading recruitment businesses specialising in the investment banking sector.
Michael Bellinger
Chief Financial Officer
Michael joined the Thistle Group in 2013, having been a partner at a multi-discipline accountancy firm where he specialised in accounting and audit work for financial services firms. As CFO, he is responsible for all financial aspects of Absolute Cover’s operations.
Gavin Knoesen
Managing Director
Gavin is an experienced business manager and leader, and holds an MBA from CASS Business School, specialising in Digital Innovation, Finance and Strategy. He joined in 2020, having previously held senior roles across a range of industry sectors.
Joshua Upil
Head of Product & Distribution
Joshua is a true business insurance specialist and plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of Absolute Cover. A former Hiscox underwriter, he has also worked previously with Tokio Marine Kiln and holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance.
