Headline Partner Article - Summer 2021
Two years ago former Commando Lewis Papa set his sights on realising a long held dream – to build a successful financial services business. Married with two young children and a mortgage, Lewis took out a large personal loan and made the bold step of giving up a secure project manager job in the renewable energy sector to set up Apex Mortgage & Protection Ltd.
Just two years later Apex is on its way to becoming one the most successful financial service firms in the country.
I’m a business coach and grant funding, specialist. I know what grants are available and I help businesses successfully navigate the application process. I have helped businesses access more than £2m of grant funding.
From a standing start his initial team of four has now grown to 35 advisors and will increase to 50 by the end of the year. Apex has secured more than £130m worth of funding for customers in the two years since it was launched and has provided a range of insurance services for nearly 2000 families and businesses.
Initially, the Pocklington based business covered the East Yorkshire region but has now expanded to provide a nationwide service and is looking to become one of the biggest firms of its type in the UK.
The business also provides a dedicated national service to serving and former military personnel through a six strong team of veterans. Last year its services were recognised by the UK Enterprise Awards who named it the country’s best Veteran & Military Financial Services Group.
“My ambition was to create a financial services business that would provide outstanding value and service and that formula has hit home with customers,” said Lewis.
“The pandemic has provided opportunities both in being able to recruit top class advisors but also to help businesses and families with effective and affordable protection plans.”
Many of us have military backgrounds and that brings integrity, professionalism and a can-do attitude to our service.
“We have access to the whole of the market which means we can select the best value mortgages and products for customers and many people are switching their mortgages to save money by taking advantage of more attractive interest rates.
“Generally our products such as healthcare, critical illness and business protection are saving customers around 20 per cent on average and this has been welcomed by families and businesses who are looking for protection following the pandemic.”
More information on Apex can be found at www.apexmp.co.uk
“Apex has secured more than £130m worth of funding for customers in the two years since it was launched and has provided a range of insurance services for nearly 2000 families and businesses”
