Backstage with Kevin Carr

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All the world's a stage for Kevin Carr. Not your typical protection expert, as Paul Robertson finds out

Though now with PruProtect, in his role as head of protection strategy at protection specialist LifeSearch Kevin Carr was almost ubiquitous, both commenting on the market and instigating campaigns, but anyone seeing his picture must have wondered at some point how he got there. The vast majority of men in the insurance industry conform to stereotype - that is after all why we have them. Well known for his hatred of ties, Carr however is visually a curious blend of expensive clothes and scruffiness - it is almost a talent. In person, although well educated, very pleasant and hugely knowled...

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