Mortgage It: Breaking into the Scottish protection market

Taking the plunge and starting a new business can be daunting and risky, but ultimately worth it in the end. This is exactly what Kevin Gardiner did, deciding to go out on his own and launch a mortgage and protection brokerage, Mortgage It, pouring in over 15 years' experience as a financial adviser. Gardiner, who previously worked at Just Mortgages as a financial adviser in 2020, realised he wanted to do more for clients and try to succeed on his own. "I thought it was probably time to take the reins and offer clients a good option and return," he says. "Covid forced everyone to adap...