C&C Insurance Brokers opens Nottingham branch

Stockport-headquartered C&C Insurance Brokers has announced the opening of its ninth site and seventh regional office in Nottingham.

C&C Nottingham is being led by Luke Oprych (pictured) who joins the insurance brokers with over 21 years experience across Momentum, Partners& and CGI.

The office is perfectly placed to consolidate the C&C name in the East Midlands and the east of England regions, and Luke’s background and experience complement the region’s active transport, haulage, construction and commercial sectors.

Although Nottingham-based, Luke is looking forward to working with clients UK-wide. As is the case with all C&C regional offices, it is recognised that insurance broking is as much about trust, and that client relationships transcend regionality. Speaking of joining C&C, Luke Oprych said:

“I was looking for somewhere that retained family values but also had corporate weight with insurers, so that I’m able to do the best for a client, regardless of their size. I also wanted to be in a place where I can genuinely grow a business, without the backdrop of micromanagement or hidden agendas. Someone suggested that I speak with Malcolm at C&C; we clicked, and here I am opening C&C Nottingham!”

Luke comes from that old school, breed of broker who loves to champion his clients’ cause; takes the time to understand their businesses; takes calls in his own time and embraces investing time in getting better outcomes for his clients, whether it be premiums, protection levels or claims. Commenting on his ambitions for C&C Nottingham over the next three years, he continued:

“You only have to look at what Tom has achieved at C&C Leeds in a relatively short time. It’s nothing short of phenomenal – that’s the model! Having said that, all of the regional offices are flying. It’s brilliant to see how each of them has created so much from a standing start. It just goes to show what can be achieved when the right people are given the support they need, in an energetic, growth mindset environment.”

He added:

“I’ve honestly been blown away by how aligned C&C and I are in our approach to business and developing people. There’s no veneer here. People don’t try to impress each other with unheard-of acronyms, or look to use roles as stepping stones, so never fully invest in their clients. I was staggered to learn that 40% of staff have been with C&C for over 5 years and that every year there are one or two retirements. People clearly stay here for a reason, and that speaks volumes.”

Outside of family and insurance broking, Luke is a keen footballer and would like Thomas Tuchel to know that he’s still available for selection, should the need arise. Although Luke has only recently re-taken up the game, and is playing regularly for a veterans team, having confessed that he’d been booted around the park in his last game!

C&C Managing Director, Malcolm Cooke said:

“Opening C&C Insurance Brokers in Nottingham is yet another milestone for us, and it’s fantastic to have Luke at the helm, leading the way. You can’t take opening a new branch lightly, but we knew he was the perfect fit for us, our clients and the wider C&C family. We’re looking forward to working with Luke to fulfil our combined vision – welcome aboard!“