Coffee Break with... Marvin Hatchwell - New Business
Welcome to Coffee Break with…our Christie Group series that shines a spotlight on the diverse group of people behind the business, their expertise, passions and what makes them tick!
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What was your first job?
My first job was a paper round at the mighty age of 12/13.
In a couple of sentences, can you tell us a bit about your job at Christie Insurance?
I assist clients with insurance placement and risk management.
What’s your favourite thing about Christie Insurance?
The team would have to be my favourite thing - they’re incredibly welcoming and supportive.
What’s been the biggest challenge of your career so far?
One of the biggest challenges has been knowing whether I’m doing the right thing at the right time.
What’s been a highlight of your career so far?
A standout highlight would have to be having drinks at the House of Lords and meeting Martin Keown.
Tell us a bit about your life outside work – what are your hobbies?
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me kickboxing, doing jiujitsu, travelling, researching pointless topics, eating, or enjoying wine.
Where’s the best place you’ve been on holiday?
The best places I’ve been would have to be Sorrento and Cuba.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Something that really gets to me is when people lack basic etiquette.
If you could live and work in any city, where would you go?
If I had the choice, I’d live and work in Lecce in Italy.
What would be your desert island meal?
My ideal desert island meal would be steak with poached eggs and stir‑fried veg, followed by sticky toffee pudding and black forest gateau. Starters are overrated.
What’s your favourite film?
My favourite film has to be Full Metal Jacket.
Tell us your favourite joke / What is your favourite movie quote?
One quote that always makes me laugh is:
Ron: “I saw that. Brick killed a guy. Did you throw a trident?”
Brick: “Yeah, there were horses and a man on fire, and I killed a guy with a trident.”
What is one thing on your bucket list?
Mountain biking in the Andes is definitely on my list.
What is your biggest fear?
Snakes - without question.
What news source do you read every day?
I read Sky Sports every day.
What’s your social media platform of choice?
I don’t use any social media - my life is far too exciting for that.