News, insight, and risk updates that matter.
Regulation changes. Risks evolve. Expectations shift. This is where we share relevant updates, practical guidance, and commentary from our brokers — focused on the issues that affect directors, trustees, and decision-makers, not noise or headlines.
What can a trainee with autism bring to your business?
In partnership with St Camillus and the Rivers Hotel, Talbot Jones Risk Solutions welcomed Julian, a talented trainee with autism, to gain hands-on admin experience. His story highlights the power of inclusion, perseverance, and meaningful employment opportunities.
Working with your spouse: Dream or Disaster?
Is working with your spouse a recipe for chaos or success? Clare Jones from Talbot Jones Risk Solutions reflects on life, love, and leadership in business with her husband Richard — and how their differences became their greatest strength.
The Everyday Benefits of Cycling: Why you should get on yer bike!
Cycling isn’t just great exercise — it saves money, time, and the environment. Find out how swapping your car for a bike can boost your wellbeing, cut costs, and set a powerful example for your community.
How to build up your community over lunch
Every Tuesday, the Samosa Sisters host a Pay As You Can lunch at St Chad’s, Bensham — bringing people together through good food, conversation, and compassion. Find out how this grassroots project builds unity and hope in our community.
With a little help from our friends: Finding the Right Support
From cleaning to accounting, web design to risk management—delegating tasks to the right people can transform your business. Learn how focusing on what you love, and trusting others with the rest, helps entrepreneurs achieve balance and success.
Our first year in business
Our director, Richard, shares insights from our first year in business in the March edition of Think Enterprise magazine, reflecting on lessons learned and how we’ve grown along the way.
7 ways you can support small businesses
Learn 7 actionable ways to support local businesses, increase their visibility, and make a real impact in your community. From recommending services to visiting websites, every action counts!
If it makes you unhappy, stop doing it.
Clare shares her journey from stress and burnout to happiness in self-employment. Read how doing what you love, with the people you trust, when you want, can transform your work and life.
A Lookback at 2016 and Our First 11 Months
2016 was a remarkable year for Talbot Jones Risk Solutions. From saving clients money and professional milestones to media features and inspiring business relationships, we’re grateful for a year of growth. Discover our highlights and plans for 2017.
"How Durham Uni prepared me to launch my own brokerage"
Durham University’s alumni spotlight features Richard Talbot-Jones, exploring how his undergraduate experiences prepared him to launch Talbot Jones Risk Solutions, focusing on insurance solutions for charities and small businesses.
Seize every opportunity- SFEDI Celebrating Enterprise Awards
Talbot Jones Risk Solutions reflects on an inspiring evening at the SFEDI and IOEE Celebrating Enterprise Awards at the House of Lords, where stories of resilience, innovation, and community reminded us why seizing every opportunity can lead to extraordinary places.
6 reasons you should Shop Locally Owned Businesses
Supporting local businesses offers more than great service — it strengthens your community, boosts the local economy, and brings real joy to everyday shopping. Here’s why shopping local matters and how it’s positively impacted our lives and business.
Is self-employmentright for you? What we‘ve learned so far
Discover how Clare and Richard Talbot-Jones navigated the leap into self-employment, balancing family life and building a successful insurance brokerage supporting SMEs, charities, and professionals.
So, what exactly IS a Young Gun?!
Richard Talbot-Jones has been named in Insurance Business UK’s Young Guns list, recognising his achievements in insurance, professional development, and community support in the North East.
Exam Success
We’re proud to announce that Richard, director of Talbot Jones Risk Solutions, has passed the Group Risk module of the Chartered Insurance Institute Advanced Diploma. With just two modules to go before becoming Chartered, he continues to prioritise professional development while leading the business.
British Heart Foundation
Talbot Jones Risk Solutions is supporting the British Heart Foundation this week by taking part in the Wear it. Beat it. campaign. Visitors to the office can enjoy treats like flapjacks and 15s in exchange for voluntary donations, helping fund vital research, education, and care for heart disease patients.