Diary of an Insurer: Staysure’s Simon McCulloch
From strategy sessions to Friday walks with his dog, Staysure Group’s chief growth officer Simon McCulloch shares how he balances a packed schedule of product innovation, trading performance reviews, and big-picture planning with moments to reset and recharge.
MondayI start the week with an early train into London and a quick catch-up on emails.
I have a full day of meetings planned and will work from one of our flexible
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