Quote from: Paul1953 on May 29, 2026, 10:44:09 AM100% behind you on that Carlie

I worked in the construction industry, away from home weekdays and often weekends. This back in 1983 when my son was due. Things were very different. My wife was given a two week timeline and I had one option only -  book my 2 week annual holiday entitlement to cover this two week period and hope for the best. No extra time off. No unpaid time off available to me.
What a nerve wracking two week period that was. My son was born 10 days into the two week period so I did get to have a few days with them both.

Oh wow stressful!    I thought as she's my last, 2 is plenty, I'd make the most of it this time around 

Quote from: Paul1953 on May 28, 2026, 11:58:07 AMApologies for taking such a long maternity leave - planned 9 months ended up taking 14 

Naughty girl   

Lol i planned 9 but then decided I had enough in savings to take the full 12 months (last 3 months unpaid) and then had 2 months worth of owed annual leave 

Hello Everyone!!

I'm baaaaaaack

Apologies for taking such a long maternity leave - planned 9 months ended up taking 14 

I am back and online should you need assistance 

And remember, as always, it's my branch in Thatcham you need which is 01635 874646

See you at Malvern! I'll be on foot 

Carlie
P.s. Missed you!

Quote from: Krug on July 03, 2024, 02:40:36 PM
Sadly, yet again, Howden disappointed me this year.  I spoke to them at the Kit Car show (last year) and was assured they would beat my current company.  When it came to renewal I gave them all the details including the name of the broker and they could not beat Flux.  The quote from Howden was with the same insurer as well.    I know some people dont like Flux , but they have always been ok for me and when its exactly insurer I think Flux must be getting better volume discount. 

Just my personal experience and not disrespecting Howden.

That's a shame to hear  as much as we'd love to... we can't win them all. Always worth trying at each renewal though

Quote from: paul on July 02, 2024, 06:32:33 PM
Renewed my buggy insurance with Leila at Howden today. Just want to give a big as only a few quid more than last year.

Thank you!

  made a new friend 

See you at Newark? 

Quote from: Doon L001 on June 03, 2024, 03:49:06 PM
Great to meet the Howden crowd at Malvern, old and new faces, thanks for the hospitality
Dave

Great to see you again! Although hope you're not saying my face looks old 

A big Howdie Howden back   
Double figures, careful now don't want to over do it 

Branding change  we've been part of Howden since 2021 and the time is come to merge and take on the name 

Nothing changes for you or me, still the same great people and same great service, just a new name

Still little ol' me lurking and poised to answer your insurance queries <3 big thanks to Dave for getting our banners and stuff changed over on here

Carlie

  We are Howden!
The time has come, thanks to Dave for taking the time to switch all our banners and bits over <3 big love 

Still here if you need to talk insurance, it's still little ol' me

Carlie

You can still call me Miss Aplan  I don't mind haha
It's like Channel 4 changing their name - I still call it 4OD, they haven't been that since 2015 

I'll pass on the thanks to Chloe 

Quote from: Roadrunner on August 08, 2023, 02:20:50 PM
Carlie,

Seems a shame with all the hard work that you and your colleges have done getting the A-Plan brand name out there as the go to insurance broker for classics, kit and customs.

When will new business cards be available as I give out a few when I can?

We've been part of Howden Broking Group a good 2 years already with all the providers in the group, we all become Howden eventually (Aston  Lark, Cherished Vehicle Insurance, RH, Allstyles) meaning we should have a lot more to offer to members in terms of insurance types and scheme benefits... we're really excited in specialist vehicle

I'm designing and printing our cards for October so they'll be ready at time of change hopefully - pop me an email with best address and I'll get some sent out to you when they arrive  carlie.norwell@aplan.co.uk

Carlie

Hi All

Just a quick note to say A-Plan is taking on it's parent brand on 1st October. Nothing changes for you or me, it's the same great people and the same great service just a different logo above the door and on your paperwork... I guess I'll get a new shirt too 

As of 1st October A-Plan branding will be replaced with Howden branding  Good bye to the big red A!

Carlie

Happy New Year you lovely lot!!!

Let's hope it's a better one, and we can all have a good shindig at Stoneleigh!

Carlie