Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking Taunton introduce themselves to Visit Somerset members
Our Taunton branch are wholly dedicated to providing professional yet personalised service and to develop long lasting business relationships with valued clients built on mutual trust.
Situated at the heart of Taunton, our team provide local, personal service with the ability to deliver competitively, having access to the UK’s leading insurers and providers.
Established by founder Jo Pavey in 2008, our broker focuses on Taunton, Somerset area, drawing on over two decades of knowledge and expertise within the industry. Jo is joined by Ian Buchanan as Commercial Account Executive who covers Taunton and West Somerset. Our dedicated team offers advice on business and property insurances, advocated for supporting local and understanding the unique needs of each client.
While providing comprehensive range of insurance solutions, the team recognise the individuality of client requirements. By working closely with clients, they are able to tailor insurance products to ensure optimal coverage and value, safeguarding both client and their businesses.
In June 2021, Jo Pavey Insurance Services joined Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking, a part of Lloyd & Whyte Group and The Benefact Group. This collaboration empowers our Taunton team enhance their unique offering of products and services to clients and continue being an integral business within the local community.
Being part of Benefact Group sets us aside from other insurance brokers, as they give back all available profits to charity and good causes each year as they believe better business, better lives. On the 1st of July 2024, Jo Pavey Insurance rebranded to Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking Taunton.
Jo Pavey- Head of Community Broking (Taunton)
Jo was born in Devon into a farming family. They moved to Taunton in 1972, where Jo attended Priorswood School.
Following some time working in the family run nursing home, Jo found a role within Insurance Broking that was well suited to her love of helping people.
She became a manager at Lloyd & Whyte in 1995 for several years before moving across to another broker for a while. In 2008 Jo set up as an independent broker, Jo Pavey Insurance Services, which she ran successfully for over 13 years until the business was sold to Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking Ltd.
Jo became part of the Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking fold in 2021 as Head of Community Broking Taunton.
The Taunton team specialise in Business Insurance, including but not limited to Liabilities, Property, Commercial Combined, Fleet, Directors & Officers.
Jo is a great believer in community, dealing with people face to face and supporting her local network. Hence, she has always stood by her mantra “Think Local Support Local”. She derives great satisfaction from supporting people with exceptional service and never shies away from a challenge. Jo believes that understanding people and their business is the key to success.
When not helping her clients, Jo loves to travel, attend a variety of concerts and is also a great theatre enthusiast. She lives in Isle Abbotts and is an active member of her community.
Ian Buchanan- Cert CII
Commercial Account Executive at Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking Taunton
Born in Minehead, Ian starting his working life as an insurance broker in Minehead in 2011, before moving to an insurer in Bristol two years later. Ian then went to University and successfully graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University with a BA in Business and Management with Finance in 2017. He then broadened his horizons, whilst indulging his passion for Cricket, by playing in New Zealand for several months.
Upon his return to the UK he joined Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking in 2019 as a Client Service Advisor. With his keen ability to meet his client’s needs, he soon worked his way up to the position of Senior Client Service Advisor, ending up in his current role as Commercial Account Executive, having also attained his CertCII in insurance.
Ian enjoys problem solving and the variety his role provides meeting different people which keeps him motivated to deliver that extra level of service.
At home he enjoys walking his cockerpoo dog and still plays cricket for Minehead Cricket Club, when time allows.
We support Visit Somerset
We’re on a mission to bring insurance back to the heart of our community, which is why we are delighted to support Somerset Tourism Association – Visit Somerset. Together, we are on a mission to highlight and celebrate all that makes Somerset special, fostering a strong sense of community along the way. We are working together to showcase our county of Somerset as a top destination for visitors and a thriving place for local businesses.
By choosing us, you’re not just getting specialist insurance – you’re also giving back to Somerset and everyone who loves it. Together, we can make a difference. So, join us in celebrating and promoting everything that makes Somerset special!
https://lloydwhytecommunity.com/about-us/locations/taunton/