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BLW Appoints Main Board Director
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BLW Appoints Main Board Director

BLW is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Gilbert as a main board director, subject to regulatory approval. Read More
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The Insurance Museum – an initiative designed to inspire a new generation of insurance industry professionals
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The Insurance Museum – an initiative designed to inspire a new generation of insurance industry professionals

Captivating and compelling stories have unfolded throughout the history of insurance. How better to inspire a new generation of insurance industry professionals than to find a way to share these fascinating stories? Read More
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10 Step Guide to Directors and Officers Insurance
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10 Step Guide to Directors and Officers Insurance

Directors and officers are personally liable for making a mistake or misrepresentation. It is often assumed, incorrectly, that the personal directors of a company are not liable for mistakes made but even in a limited company the personal liability of the individual directors is unlimited. Read More
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What to do if your property becomes unoccupied and why
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What to do if your property becomes unoccupied and why

This article looks at the different insurance requirements you need to consider if your commercial property becomes unoccupied, what the insurance cover might look like for a property that will be unoccupied for a long period, and how you can manage an unoccupied property. Read More
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Your step-by-step guide to professional indemnity insurance
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Your step-by-step guide to professional indemnity insurance

Professional indemnity insurance covers the cost of compensating clients for loss or damage resulting from negligent services or advice provided by a business or an individual. Read More
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Providing a lifeline in troubled waters
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Providing a lifeline in troubled waters

The Insurance Charities is keen to spread the word throughout the insurance industry, to make sure as many people as possible are aware of their support offering. Read More
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The identification, implementation, and management of regulatory risk
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The identification, implementation, and management of regulatory risk

In the regulated marketplace, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) places significant emphasis on the importance of running a business model which is compliant with the individual sector regulations of each firm, and which can identify, manage, and mitigate risk to the firm and its customers. Read More
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The benefits of working with a registered Lloyd’s broker
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The benefits of working with a registered Lloyd’s broker

Mark Greenwood, CFO and COO at BLW, outlines some of the benefits of working with a registered Lloyd's broker. Read More
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Three important questions to consider when taking out a construction liability insurance policy
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Three important questions to consider when taking out a construction liability insurance policy

Jaimie Quill looks at some of the questions you should be asking yourself as you start to think about the cover you will need from your construction liability insurance policy. Read More
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The importance of developing an anti-burnout organisational culture
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The importance of developing an anti-burnout organisational culture

Our guest author Claire Russell, CEO of Mental Health In Business (MHIB), outlines some of the typical signs of burnout to watch out for both in yourself and in your colleagues. Read More
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BLW Announces Lloyd’s Broker Status
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BLW Announces Lloyd’s Broker Status

BLW is delighted to announce that its registration as a Lloyd's broker has been confirmed by the Council of Lloyd's. Read More
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Bryony Ireland Appointed Non-Executive Director
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Bryony Ireland Appointed Non-Executive Director

Bryony Ireland brings over 20 years of experience in marketing to the BLW Board of Directors. Her professional experience includes 14 years in the insurance industry. Read More
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Diversity and Inclusion – reflecting the communities we serve
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Diversity and Inclusion – reflecting the communities we serve

For any organisation to achieve success it must understand, and be reflective of, the diverse communities it serves. Read More
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Iain Stephen Appointed Non-Executive Director
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Iain Stephen Appointed Non-Executive Director

Iain Stephen joins the BLW leadership team to focus on our dedication to compliance and corporate governance, bringing a wealth of experience in this field in-house. Read More
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The Importance of Mental Health First Aid Training in Business
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The Importance of Mental Health First Aid Training in Business

I recently completed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to equip myself with the knowledge and skills to be able to best support those experiencing issues with their mental health. Read More
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Welcome to the BLW Broking Desk for Challenging Risks in Scotland
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Welcome to the BLW Broking Desk for Challenging Risks in Scotland

I would like to extend a very warm welcome, to my colleagues and partners in the Scottish insurance market, to the newly-established BLW Broking Desk in the heart of Scotland. Read More
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Brett Sainty joins the International and Wholesale Brokers’ Advisory Board
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Brett Sainty joins the International and Wholesale Brokers’ Advisory Board

BLW is delighted to announce that our CEO, Brett Sainty, has accepted an invitation from the International and Wholesale Brokers' Advisory Board to become a board member. Read More
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BLW Appoints Director in Scotland
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BLW Appoints Director in Scotland

BLW is delighted to announce the appointment of Sandy Brownlee as Director. Read More
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BLW Briefing – Issue 2
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BLW Briefing – Issue 2

The Hard Market Part 2 Welcome to BLW’s latest blog, designed to initiate conversations and support collaboration between brokers, insurers...
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BLW Briefing – Issue 1
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BLW Briefing – Issue 1

The Hard Market Part 1
Welcome to BLW’s inaugural newsletter, designed to initiate conversations and support collaboration between brokers, insurers and customers. Read More
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