Matthew Ashton

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Biography

• Matthew started working in the insurance industry in 2004. Four years later, he left to focus on theological studies, working as a youth worker in the UK and a minister in Seattle, USA. When returning to the UK, Matthew had his first taste of mid-net worth and specie insurance. He joined this firm as a sales advisor when it had around ten staff and within three years, he was Head of Ops with a staff team of over 30 people. After a chance encounter in 2019, Matthew co-started Stanhope Insurance with William Cooper. Stanhope is a subsidiary and online digital arm of Stanhope Cooper. Together we built a high-value home, luxury watch, and jewellery insurance broker synonymous with trust an value taking the business from 8 to 50+ staff in 6 years. In 2024 William and Matthew co-started the UK’s first Luxury goods comparison site, giving choice to clients looking to insure jewellery, rings and watches. Matthew is blessed to be married with four beautiful kids and when not working, or with the kiddos, he attempts to cram in the odd row or run. Or, if time allows, even the luxury of reading a book!