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Our Timeline
The timeline from the management buy-out by Brett and Mark to where we are today shows our journey to fully accredited Lloyd’s Broker, £1m GPW growth every year since 2021.
2019
Brett joins and later acquires BLW Insurance Brokers, first established in 1971.
2020
Having acquired BLW, with Lloyd’s cover holder status. The new management team advanced this to a fully accredited Lloyd’s broker
2021
The business grows from £1m to £3m GWP with 100% retention of the wholesale book.
2022
GWP grows to £4m. Security Industries Specialist Services (SISS) is acquired, which will later become Alarminsure.
2023
GWP grows to £6m through careful and highly selective recruitment the team is extended to 15 people.
2024
GWP hits £7m. Strong growth and the journey and progress continue.
2025
On track to hit £10m GWP.
Insights and Updates
Stay informed with expert advice, industry insights, and the latest updates.
Partnership Announcement -BLW Insurance and Infoprotect Partner to Redefine Cyber Insurance for UK Businesses
BLW Insurance and Infoprotect have joined forces to completely transform how UK businesses approach cyber protection – and the results are already impressive.
The breakthrough? Clients are securing up to double the coverage at just a third of the original premium compared to traditional methods.
This strategic partnership introduces a pioneering methodology that streamlines the entire process through intelligent, data-driven risk assessment.
BLW Insurance Brokers Crowned ‘Independent Broker of the Year: Medium’ at the Insurance Broker Awards 2025
BLW Insurance Brokers wins ‘Independent Broker of the Year: Medium’ at the Insurance Broker Awards 2025, recognised for bespoke solutions, heritage project expertise, and unwavering client-first independence.
UK Commercial Insurance: A Soft Market, but at What Cost?
Is the UK commercial insurance market trading discipline for growth?
After years of hardening conditions, rates are finally softening across UK commercial lines. While this brings welcome relief for brokers and policyholders, a more complex picture emerges beneath the surface. With insurers eager to deploy capacity and chase top-line growth, are we seeing a dangerous relaxation of underwriting controls?
Last winter’s mild weather may have flattered combined operating ratios, but relying on luck rather than strategy is no foundation for sustainable business. As new MGA facilities spring up and risk appetites expand, the question becomes: when will the true cost of today’s decisions emerge?
BLW Named as Finalist in Insurance Industry Awards
BLW named as one of three finalists in industry awards for making the impossible possible. As a genuinely independent Lloyd’s broker, we saved heritage projects worth millions when others couldn’t find the right cover.
New Appointment – Danny Rose
Market veteran Danny Rose joins BLW as Non-Executive Director. The former JRP Underwriting founding partner strengthens the debt-free independent Lloyd’s broker’s board as it enters explosive growth phase. Rose brings four decades of London Market expertise to the genuinely independent, owner-operated specialist broker.
The Insurance Charity – Our Dedicated Industry Charity
Learn about the Insurance Charity Awareness Week 2025 and how this essential organisation supports UK and Irish insurance professionals facing financial difficulties. Discover eligibility, support options, and ways to get involved. #ICAW