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Welcoming Emma Emerson to the Main Board
Strengthening Our Leadership for Continued Growth
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Emerson as Main Board Director, effective 1 January 2026. Emma brings extensive commercial and specialty insurance expertise from One Broker, along with proven operational leadership that perfectly aligns with our growth ambitions.
As an independent, debt-free Lloyd’s broker, we continue to attract exceptional senior talent who share our commitment to bespoke client service and entrepreneurial excellence. Emma’s appointment reinforces our strategic focus on sustainable expansion while maintaining the independence and integrity that sets us apart in today’s market.
This latest addition to our leadership team underscores our position as a genuinely owner-operated business, free to invest in the people, partnerships and solutions that drive long-term value for our regional broker partners and direct commercial clients across the UK.

The Savile Row Approach to Cyber Insurance: How BLW Insurance and Infoprotect Are Transforming Protection for UK Businesses
Cyber insurance has long struggled with outdated, one-size-fits-all processes that fail to reflect the true cyber risk facing UK businesses. In this article, we explore how BLW Insurance and Infoprotect have come together to redefine cyber insurance through a Savile Row-inspired approach: bespoke, data-driven, and precision-tailored to each organisation. With cyber attacks at record highs and insurers demanding clearer risk visibility, this partnership solves a longstanding market problem by combining BLW’s Lloyd’s broking expertise with Infoprotect’s advanced cyber assessment methodologies. The result is a transparent, intelligence-led process that strengthens cyber resilience, improves risk presentation, and consistently unlocks better coverage and pricing for UK businesses. This blog breaks down how the model works, why it matters now, and how organisations can benefit from a smarter, more strategic path to cyber protection.

Protecting Probate Properties: A Complete Guide to Insuring Homes in Probate
Navigating probate property insurance requires specialist expertise that goes beyond standard home insurance policies. Most conventional insurers won’t cover unoccupied properties, leaving executors and beneficiaries vulnerable to significant financial risk during an already difficult time.
At BLW, we understand the unique challenges of insuring probate properties. Our specialist probate property insurance covers the gaps left by standard policies, protecting unoccupied houses from risks like theft, vandalism, and damage. With longstanding relationships built on trust and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities involved, we provide the expert guidance and tailored coverage you need when dealing with the loss of a loved one.
For immediate assistance and a personalised quote, call our experienced team on 01702 543 306

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