Meet the Apprentices
Meet the Claims Apprentice 2019 finalists
Lord Sugar will see you now...
We are pleased to announce our six Claims Apprentice finalists!
To find out more about each of our finalists, click on the photos below.
Thank you to everyone who entered and interviewed to be a part of the series.
The series will be airing on Insurance Post in April 2020, so stay tuned to see who will be crowned the Claims Apprentice winner!

Taylor McTaggart
Job title: Continuous Improvement Consultant
Company: Zurich Insurance
When you left school you were considered the pupil most likely to…?
Still be ID’d when I’m 30
What is your idea of holiday heaven and holiday hell?
Heaven – Two weeks on the beach with unlimited food & cocktails.
Hell - Booking to go somewhere warm and it rains the whole time!
If you had to partake in the 2020 Olympics what would your event of choice be?
Badminton
Who would play you in the film/TV drama of your life?
Hailee Steinfeld
Which four people [living or dead] would you invite to your dream dinner party and why?
Barack Obama – Throughout Barack Obama’s time in office he showed true leadership qualities. I would learn about his greatest challenges, who helped him overcome his biggest fears and what learnings he took away from his time as president.
David Attenborough – Climate change is at the forefront of people’s minds more than ever. I share a passion about wanting to make the world a more environmentally friendly place and I’m sure I could learn a lot from his experiences on how to do this
Tim Cook – To lead the biggest company in the world and dominate markets that you never had a presence in you must be determined, optimistic and resilient. Customers do not determine the next big trends, Apple leads the way when it comes to tech. This would teach me a lot about being at the forefront of change and emerging technologies within varying industries
My Grandpa – I would invite my Grandpa because he would be the life of any party. Although he is no longer with us I learnt a lot from the time I spent with him. No matter how hard life is you’ve got to keep on smiling and that’s what he done
What song would you like to soundtrack your victory at Claims Apprentice 2020 should you win?
Celebration – Kool and The Gang
And what would you eat and drink to toast being crowned Claims Apprentice 2020?
Prosecco & chocolate

Isaac Fuente
Job title: Junior Aviation Claims Adjuster
Company: Nexus Underwriting
When you left school you were considered the pupil most likely to…?
Most likely to travel the world.
What is your idea of holiday heaven and holiday hell?
Heaven - Hot, remote and relaxing
Hell - Somewhere wet and cold
If you had to partake in the 2020 Olympics what would your event of choice be?
100m Sprint
Who would play you in the film/TV drama of your life?
Tom Hardy
Which four people [living or dead] would you invite to your dream dinner party and why?
Gareth Bale, Bill Gates, Kanye West, Anthony Joshua
What song would you like to soundtrack your victory at Claims Apprentice 2020 should you win?
Wonderwall - Oasis
And what would you eat and drink to toast being crowned Claims Apprentice 2020?
A glass of nice white wine and arancini rice balls

Alexandra Francis
Job title: Liability Claims Handler
Company: AXA UK PLC
When you left school, you were considered the pupil most likely to…?
Own or run a business
What is your idea of holiday heaven and holiday hell?
Heaven - Where I don’t have to ask for anything or make any decisions, what I want is already known and the weather is the perfect temperature for me
Hell - A full holiday of just rain
If you had to partake in the 2020 Olympics what would your event of choice be?
My event of choice would be field hockey (hopefully I can get a team together). I have played for over 10 years and it is a sport that I truly enjoy
Who would play you in the film/TV drama of your life?
My very non-famous older sister. She’s the only person I trust to capture the true essence of my life
Which four people [living or dead] would you invite to your dream dinner party and why?
My dad because he is my role model
Kevin Hart because I think he is hilarious and would help me relax
President Barack Obama because I think he has a wealth of knowledge and our conversation wouldn’t be dull
David Attenborough because his voice is amazing and I love Planet Earth
What song would you like to soundtrack your victory at Claims Apprentice 2020 should you win?
Can’t Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West
What would you eat and drink to toast being crowned Claims Apprentice 2020?
Steak, mashed potatoes and broccoli (that is my go-to celebration meal) and a cheeky rum and coke

Kelly Huddleston
Job title: Credit Hire Team Leader - Third Party Claims
Company: Covea Insurance
When you left school you were considered the pupil most likely to…?
Most likely to work in fashion/interior design
What is your idea of holiday heaven and holiday hell?
Heaven - I've been to Jamaica and would love to experience another Caribbean Island as the beaches and clear blue seas are heaven!
Hell - Camping! Not having heating or electricity is my idea of a nightmare, it could only be made worse if it were to rain!
If you had to partake in the 2020 Olympics what would your event of choice be?
Hurdles - Although I'm not sure my legs would stretch that far these days!
Who would play you in the film/TV drama of your life?
Jennifer Aniston. She was an icon whilst I was growing up and she is a great actress with a sense of humour
Which four people [living or dead] would you invite to your dream dinner party and why?
Robin Williams, Princess Diana, Holly Willoughby and Gino D'Campo
What song would you like to soundtrack your victory at Claims Apprentice 2020 should you win?
'This is Me' from The Greatest Showman
And what would you eat and drink to toast being crowned Claims Apprentice 2020?
I would eat Tapas and drink prosecco to celebrate if I were to be crowned Claims Apprentice 2020

Daniel Brant
Job title: Claims Handler
Company: UIA Mutual
When you left school you were considered the pupil most likely to…?
I was considered the pupil most likely to be a failed rock star
What is your idea of holiday heaven and holiday hell?
Heaven - An all-inclusive luxury family holiday in the Caribbean
Hell - A camping holiday
If you had to partake in the 2020 Olympics what would your event of choice be?
Rowing
Who would play you in the film/TV drama of your life?
Rupert Grint
Which four people [living or dead] would you invite to your dream dinner party and why?
- Elton John who will bring flair and flamboyance to the dinner party
- Ricky Gervais because he is hilarious
- Brendan Urie as he will bring the music
- Emilia Clarke because she looks exactly like my wife
What song would you like to soundtrack your victory at Claims Apprentice 2020 should you win?
Panic at the Disco - Hey Look Ma, I Made It
And what would you eat and drink to toast being crowned Claims Apprentice 2020?
If I’m crowned the Claims Apprentice 2020 I would like to toast with spiced rum and coke with pizza to eat

Kayleigh Lawson
Job title: Claims Investigator
Company: Zurich Insurance
When you left school you were considered the pupil most likely to…?
Become a successful businesswoman or Entrepreneur
What is your idea of holiday heaven and holiday hell?
Heaven - A Safari break, something I have always wanted to experience and think it would be amazing!
Hell - A caravan in the middle of nowhere with very little to do, it wouldn’t feel like a holiday to me at all
If you had to partake in the 2020 Olympics what would your event of choice be?
Heptathlon, the track is made up of combined events which would test and push me further
Who would play you in the film/TV drama of your life?
I would say Angelina Jolie, as she is recognised as one of the most influential and powerful people in the American entertainment industry.
Angelina has played part to a number of different roles in her career and has been very successful in doing so, and she also has a hand in filmmaking
Which four people [living or dead] would you invite to your dream dinner party and why?
David Attenborough, I find his documentaries and work very interesting, he would make for a great conversationalist over dinner
Gordon Ramsay, if anything should go wrong with the food he would be able to step in and prepare something for us
Michael McIntyre, I find him hilarious and he would bring some entertainment to the night
Vera Wang, she is an amazing designer and inspiration to women. I would love to know more about how she became to be one of the most successful designers and what inspires her
What song would you like to soundtrack your victory at Claims Apprentice 2020 should you win?
Alicia Keys – Girl on Fire
And what would you eat and drink to toast being crowned Claims Apprentice 2020?
A glass of Prosecco and Canapés