Name: Jonathan Mudd
Your job title: Lloyd’s underwriter.

How long have you worked in the City?
Seven years.

What area do you live in?
Clapham Common.

How do you commute to work?
The smelly Northern Line.

Do you read during your commute and if so, what publications?
Telegraph, Metro and Evening Standard.

What’s currently playing on your ipod?
Jason Mraz, Kings of Leon, U2.

Describe a day at the office in three words
Lively, tough and always surprising.

What’s the best job you’ve ever had?
Building a school hostel in Namibia.

What do you enjoy most about working in the City?
There are no tourists.

Where is your favourite place to go for a local business lunch?
L’Entrecote, Throgmorton Street.

What’s your favourite city pub to unwind after a long day?
The Jamaica Wine house, Bank.

How would you describe the way you dress?
Smart and classic.

Describe your favourite item of clothing
Jeans.

What’s your ultimate travel destination?
Australia.

Describe your perfect day off
A lazy morning, followed by some kind of sporting activity, then a late lunch with friends turning into an unplanned night out.

What’s the best book you have read?
Too Big to Fail, Andrew Ross Sorkin.

What was the last film you saw?
The Hangover (a brilliant film).

Have you made any new year resolutions, and if so what are they?
Nope – I always break them.

Where is the best place to take someone on a first date?
Punting.

What’s the most adventurous/dare devilish thing you have ever done?
A Tarentaise Tour Off-Piste ski day.

If you were to put your hand in your pockets right now, what would you find?
Chewing gum and change.

What’s your favourite type of food, and who/where cooks it best?
Steak, cooked by Gaucho’s.

What is your drink of choice?
Grey Goose Vodka with tonic.

Do you think your work dress sense impacts your career and if so, how/why?
No I don’t think it does, but being smart is just polite.

How do you like to shop?
In stand-alone stores.

When do you like to shop?
Weekends.

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