Broker Expo
Broker Expo 2026: Don’t shy away from cyber
Experts at the Broker Expo urged delegates to keep plugging away on cyber amid the ongoing low level of uptake by SMEs.
Broker Expo 2026: Cyber uptake held back by lack of SME attack examples
Customers are using artificial intelligence to ask more challenging questions to brokers, as cyber attack education and examples are needed to tackle the lack of cyber insurance uptake.
Jensten’s Martin Swann reflects on one day, eight specialist teams and real opportunities
Jensten will bring together eight of its businesses and specialist divisions on stand 54 at Broker Expo 2026. Ahead of the event, Martin Swann, managing director – specialty and London Markets, shares what brokers can expect from the Jensten teams and…
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown Q&A: Pen Underwriting’s Nick Milton
Nick Milton, head of UK and European distribution at Pen Underwriting, advises the next generation of insurance professionals to “get out and meet people”, as the MGA looks forward to talking to brokers about its mid-market PI and cyber propositions at…
Insurance Age’s Broker Expo is happening this Thursday
The Broker Expo is now just three days away.
Arch’s Ian Grundy on bringing specialist expertise closer to brokers
As Broker Expo returns to the NEC, Arch Insurance is once again ready to engage with their brokers. Ian Grundy, regional manager for the Midlands and South West, shares what’s changed at the insurer over the past year and why he thinks it’s worth setting…
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown Q&A: Casus Underwriting’s Stewart Croker
Ahead of Broker Expo next week, Casus Underwriting managing director Stewart Croker outlines why he thinks independent brokers have played a blinder over the last 12 months, and suspects “appetite” will still be one of the most important words in the…
Intact’s Chris Brian on helping brokers unlock new opportunities
At Broker Expo 2026, conversations will inevitably focus on one of the industry’s biggest priorities: finding easier, more effective ways for brokers to place business while still accessing the expertise and service their customers need. Intact director,…
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown Q&A: Driversure’s Paul Rose
Ahead of the Broker Expo Paul Rose, director at Driversure, outlines how his firm is aiming to help brokers create a USP that will allow them to win new business more successfully; and touts Richard Branson as a prospective investor in the business.
One in five Top 100 UK brokers highlight soft market’s ‘significant impact’ on growth
One in five Top 100 UK brokers claim the softening insurance market has had a significant influence on their growth plans.
Some of the most useful conversations start with the simple question: “Can you help me with this?”
Even the most established insurance broker, with strong insurer relationships and well-developed placement strategies, will occasionally come across a risk or business challenge that doesn’t quite fit the usual route. Blink Insurance Solutions divisional…
How premium finance can support every insurance broker conversation
For many businesses, the insurance conversation has evolved from finding the right cover, at the right level for the right price to include a discussion about how to pay for it. That is something brokers should be considering – especially given the state…
Building better brokerages – leadership, talent and technology
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: Building a successful brokerage today requires far more than organic growth. From attracting talent and embracing new technology to developing culture and productivity, Rachel Gordon delves into this topic ahead of an Expo…
Renovation Underwriting’s James Guthrie on helping brokers stay ahead of insurance gaps
Broker Expo attendee James Guthrie, head of broker engagement at Renovation Underwriting, explains why it is important for brokers to have conversations around renovation projects early to identify insurance gaps before they become an issue.
Why insurer oversight cannot become another regulatory box-ticking exercise
With regulatory workloads continuing to grow and the FCA maintaining its focus on customer outcomes, Insurance DataLab co-founder Matt Scott explains why brokers need a practical, evidence-led approach to insurer oversight.
Broker Expo Countdown Q&A: RE:NU Underwriting’s Mark Cross
Ahead of RE:NU Underwriting’s debut at Broker Expo 2026, CUO Mark Cross explains how the new MGA will combine experienced underwriting, technology and enriched data to make residential and commercial property owners risks – including unoccupied and non…
Specialist advice, specialist value – creating a competitive advantage through expertise
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: As clients become more diverse and risks more complex, specialist knowledge is becoming one of the industry’s greatest differentiators. Rachel Gordon argues fortune favours the niche players ahead of an Expo panel session next…
TBIG’s Chris Clacy on why one day out of the office really can create opportunities that last for years
Chris Clacy, business development director at The Broker Investment Group, explains why Broker Expo is a great opportunity to step away from the day to day and have the conversations that can create genuine opportunities for the year ahead.
Beazley’s Sam Franks on helping businesses navigate an era of converging risks
Businesses are not looking at risks in isolation; they are trying to understand how different pressures interact; and that creates an opportunity for brokers to differentiate through advice, argues Sam Franks, country manager and head of partner…
The new shape of broking – consolidation, investment and the next generation of broker businesses
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown: New ownership models, private investment and entrepreneurial broker groups are creating different opportunities for firms to grow while maintaining their identity. Ahead of the Expo panel session next week Rachel Gordon…
Ageas’ Claire Green on why listening, innovation and partnership matter more than ever
As director of distribution at Ageas, Claire Green works closely with brokers across the UK, giving her a front-row seat to the opportunities, challenges and evolving trends shaping the industry. Ahead of Broker Expo 2026, she shares what she’s most…