On 6 November 2025, the London office of SRT & Partners buzzed with energy as teams from across the group came together for a collaborative strategy day. The day brought together colleagues from Readhunt Corporate Insurance Brokers, First Business Finance and First Equine Funding, culminating in a drinks reception to celebrate achievements and set sights on an ambitious 2026.
Driving Growth Across Our Cornerstone Businesses
The working sessions reinforced the SRT & Partners mission: delivering high-impact, client-focused services by combining expertise in both corporate insurance and commercial finance. By fostering collaboration across our cornerstone businesses, we continue to create a seamless, integrated offering for UK SMEs.
Tony Saunders, Managing Director of Readhunt Ltd, Readhunt, our specialist corporate insurance brokerage, said:
“It was a great day – full of energy and excitement for the future. We are delighted to be able to offer our clients an expanded range of insurance products and services, including Lloyd’s and the London Market, and access to finance solutions from across the group.”
David Jordan, Managing Director of First Business Finance, our commercial finance brokerage, commented:
“It was a great day – full of energy and excitement for the future. We are delighted to be able to offer our clients an expanded range of commercial finance solutions, and access to a wide range of corporate insurance products from across the group.”
Celebrating Outstanding Contributions
Thomas Castle, Chief Commercial Officer at SRT & Partners, extended congratulations to the award winners and teams for their remarkable contributions in 2025:
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Kristian Hibbard, First Business Finance – SRT Chief of Cross Sales Award
- Aston Hibbard, First Business Finance – SRT Rainmaker Award
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Laura Barker, Readhunt – SRT Secret Weapon Award
“Congratulations to Dave, Tony, and their teams on an outstanding year,” said Thomas Castle. “These awards recognise individuals who have driven growth, collaboration, and innovation across the SRT & Partners group.”
Looking Ahead
The strategy day was more than a celebration; it was a reaffirmation of our vision to deliver tailored corporate insurance and commercial finance solutions with expertise, innovation, and trust. By connecting teams across Readhunt, First Business Finance, and our wider SRT & Partners family, we are building a foundation for continued growth and client success in 2026 and beyond.
Tom Shipston, CEO, SRT & Partners, said: “This has been an exciting period of growth across SRT & Partners. We’re incredibly proud of the collaboration, shared ambition and trust shown by everyone we work with, and look forward to building on this momentum in 2026 – strengthening partnerships, supporting businesses across the UK and continuing to bring innovative corporate insurance and commercial finance solutions together under one umbrella providing more growth opportunities for our clients.”
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