who we are #TeamActus
Actus Insurance was created in 2017 by Sam Leeder and Paul Taylor to provide something new to the local insurance marketplace. In 2023 we welcomed Louise to broaden our range of services we can offer. From humble beginnings in bedroom offices, the team has grown substantially and works out of Fox Valley in Stocksbridge, Sheffield.
Who We Are
#TeamActus
Sam Leeder
ACII, Director
Strengths: Looks good in LycraWeaknesses: Bike shop or Apple StoreSpecial talent: Closing down Pizza Hut buffetsFavourite drink: Strong black coffeeFavourite food: CurryFavourite movie: AlienKaraoke song: AmarilloFavourite Sport & Team: Rugby Union & EnglandOlympic event i’d compete in: Track cyclingFavourite Read: The HobbitFavourite Music: 80s rock
Paul Taylor
Director
Strengths: I cook a mean Sunday roastWeaknesses: KP salt and vinegar peanuts – I just can’t stopSpecial talent: Scalextric champion – Williams F1 Conference Centre 2010. Sad I know!Favourite drink: Whisky – I do love a drop of ScotchFavourite food: Gammon jointFavourite movie: Catch Me If You CanKaraoke song: Help!Favourite Sport & Team: Football & Sheffield WednesdayOlympic event i’d compete in: 100 metre hurdlesFavourite Read: Rich Dad, Poor DadFavourite Music: Depends what mood I’m in! Dance, Indie, Rock, Motown
Katie Taylor
Finance Manager
Strengths: Attention to detail, understanding nature – when my husband is out at numerous eventsWeaknesses: ChocolateSpecial talent: I make a good cheesecakeFavourite drink: Cherry CokeFavourite food: Sunday lunch .. Paul makes fab roast potatoes!Favourite movie: Double Jeopardy (love a good legal drama/movie)Karaoke song: IronicFavourite Sport & Team: I’m not really a sports fan – but I love watching my son’s football teamOlympic event i’d compete in: SwimmingFavourite Read: The Twilight Series – pre children!Favourite Music: I’m a bit of a Taylor Swift fan, after taking my daughter to London to see The Eras Tour.
Karen Leeder
Marketing Manager
Strengths: Planning Disney trips, knowing random bits of triviaWeaknesses: Key Lime PieSpecial talent: Licking my own elbowFavourite drink: Yorkshire teaFavourite food: Thai foodFavourite movie: GreaseKaraoke song: Born This WayFavourite Sport & Team: Rugby League & Leeds RhinosOlympic event i’d compete in: Rugby sevensFavourite Read: To Kill A MockingbirdFavourite Music: Take That, musicals, 80s pop
Nicola Timmins
ACII, Senior Account Handler
Strengths: Remembering random historical datesWeaknesses: CheeseSpecial talent: Desk quoits championFavourite drink: Jasmine teaFavourite food: ChineseFavourite movie: Muppets Christmas CarolKaraoke song: No idea – only done it once and was too drunk to rememberFavourite Sport & Team: Shuffleboard and wine (or vice versa!)Olympic event i’d compete in: I’d be a better judge than competitor!Favourite Read: Enchanted AprilFavourite Music: Rock
Tom Croggon
DipCII, Account Executive
Strengths: Actus BaristaWeaknesses: Can’t say no to foodSpecial talent: I can dislocate my shoulderFavourite drink: GuinnessFavourite food: TiramisuFavourite movie: Layer CakeKaraoke song: Give It UpFavourite Sport & Team: Football & Sheffield WednesdayOlympic event i’d compete in: Long jumpFavourite Read: Rich Dad, Poor DadFavourite Music: House
Ben Shepherd
DIP CII, Account Handler
Strengths: I never get fullWeaknesses: Banging my headSpecial talent: Taking the lid off any jarFavourite drink: GuinnessFavourite food: SushiFavourite movie: Fight ClubKaraoke song: WonderwallFavourite Sport & Team: Football & BarnsleyOlympic event i’d compete in: High jumpFavourite Read: CII textbooksFavourite Music: House
Kirsty Moore
Account Handler
Strengths: PunctualityWeaknesses: Wine and cheeseSpecial talent: Making Yorkshire PuddingsFavourite drink: PinotFavourite food: Meat and potato pieFavourite movie: Dirty DancingKaraoke song: This Girl Is On FireFavourite Sport & Team: Football & Sheffield WednesdayOlympic event i’d compete in: Curling – I’m good at sweeping!Favourite Read: Martina Coles booksFavourite Music: Indie, 90s pop, Soul and Motown
Will Gascoyne-Rhodes
Trainee Account Handler
Strengths: Beautiful mannersWeaknesses: I hate custardSpecial talent: Playing the trumpetFavourite drink: John SmithsFavourite food: Mashed potatoFavourite movie: SnatchKaraoke song: Suspicious MindsFavourite Sport & Team: Football & Sheffield UnitedOlympic event i’d compete in: ShootingFavourite Read: Sheffield Utd programmesFavourite Music: Indie
Anna Wilson
HR Advisor
Strengths: Talking to peopleWeaknesses: ChocolateSpecial talent: Rubik’s cubes!Favourite drink: TeaFavourite food: PizzaFavourite movie: ElfKaraoke song: I try not to sing in front of people to save their ears 😂Favourite Sport & Team: Not really a sport follower, but love watching any snowboarding eventsOlympic event i’d compete in: Snowboarding border crossFavourite Read: Oprah Winfrey – What I know for sureFavourite Music: Secret Lady Gaga fan over here…
Robert Rankin
Account Executive
Strengths: Enthusiasm and PersonalityWeaknesses: Curry PastiesSpecial talent: Voice trained Opera Singer and Elvis ImpersonatorFavourite drink: White WineFavourite food: GreekFavourite movie: Ben HurKaraoke song: The Wonder of You – anything ElvisFavourite Sport & Team: Football – Nottingham ForestOlympic event i’d compete in: BoxingFavourite Read: To Kill a MockingbirdFavourite Music: 6os Beat Music
George Mervill
Account Handler
Strengths: Problem solving quizzesWeaknesses: CheeseSpecial talent: Flags of the worldFavourite drink: PeroniFavourite food: CurryFavourite movie: Happy GilmourKaraoke song: ValerieFavourite Sport & Team: Football, SunderlandOlympic event i’d compete in: 1500m raceFavourite Read: The wealth of nationsFavourite Music: Indie
Minnie Tiana Lula Jojo Siwa Leeder
Official Greeter
Strengths: Being alert to anyone walking past the Actus officeWeaknesses: Chicken or grated cheeseSpecial talent: Running in circlesFavourite drink: WaterFavourite food: Roast chickenFavourite movie: Secret Life of Cats and DogsKaraoke song: Who Let The Dogs Out?Favourite Sport & Team: PickleballOlympic event i’d compete in: TrampoliningFavourite Read: How To Train Your HumanFavourite Music: Anything except the Cats soundtrack
Actus Risk Management Services Ltd (Insurance Services)
Office 3b Harry Brearley House, Fox Valley Way, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 2AE
Registered in England Company registration number: 11540309
Actus Health & Safety Ltd (Risk Management Services)
Registered in England Company registration number: 12765988
VAT Registration Number: 435736970