A day in the life of… Emmanuel Johnson, Underwriter.

5:30AM

I wake up, and then pray/read the Bible. After this, I then go onto check the news and then emails on my phone.

6:30AM

I drive to the gym and do a workout. I either go for a 5km run on the treadmill or do some weight training.

7:30AM

Once I get home, I get ready for work and get the kids ready to leave for school.

8:30AM

The school run! Once I drop the kids off, I make my way to TABHQ!

9:00AM

Gametime! I start the day by creating a day plan, by making a to do list I ensure I can prioritise tasks and begin. The day can change quickly if things come in, but I try to stick to the list where possible.

10:00AM

At 10:00AM we have our pipeline meeting which includes all underwriters and the whole sales team. We use this time to discuss current cases, to ask any questions that are needed and are also informed on what is likely to come our way.

11:30AM

After the pipeline meeting, I work on any tasks that came from that meeting. Otherwise, I start going through my emails.

1:00PM

The best time of the day? Its lunchtime!

2:45PM

After lunch, we then have our credit committee meeting which discusses cases further, and gives opportunity to discuss or ask questions if needed. All of the underwriting department and senior management team are present.

3:30PM

Until the end of the day, I am catching up on emails and updating my cases.

6:00PM

At 6:00PM I leave work for the day and drive home.

7:00PM

Once I get home, I help make dinner and then get the kids ready for bed.

9:00PM

Once the kids are asleep, I then catch up on the latest Netflix series or watch football if it is on.

10:00PM

Time for bed and to do it all over again.

TAB's quick fire questions

How long have you worked at TAB?

I have worked at TAB for nearly three years. My background is in finance (retail banking, debt management, recruiting for investment banks and bridging/commercial lending). All in all I have 15 years of experience in the finance world.

What does your role at TAB involve?

We have a small but highly skilled and efficient underwriting team. Each of the underwriters have years of experience in lending. My role involves assessing the risk of new applications daily. I do this with the help of key stakeholders such as surveyors and solicitors. I support the rest of the team wherever required and assist with training new members of the underwriting team.

What’s the best thing about working at TAB?

The best thing about working at TAB is the people! We have a great team ethos, everyone works very hard, everyone is very helpful which is rare. It amazes me how people can give up so much of their time to help others. Everyone works towards the same goals and the company has the feeling of a proper family.

What is your favourite band or artist?

Too many to choose

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Control time

What is your favourite restaurant?

The Good Earth

What is your favourite holiday destination?

Maldives or Turks and Caicos

What is your daily coffee intake?

One cup of decaf coffee a day