Solutions for complex challenges
Providing tailored solutions for even the most intricate and challenging risks.
Specialty Risks
We specialise in simplifying complex risks, delivering bespoke solutions with confidence and precision.
We’re never happier than when we are navigating intricate, multinational risk exposures, whether acting as a direct conduit and intermediary for retail and wholesale clients or accessing Lloyd’s for placement solutions.
Sometimes, unique, complex, or high-risk situations fall outside the scope of standard insurance policies and require specialist broking skills to structure and place the coverage properly.
Speciality insurance represents the most complex and unique segment of the insurance market, focusing on risks that standard insurers typically avoid or exclude. With limited carriers willing to write complex risks, it is the strong relationships forged over time with specialty markets, particularly Lloyd’s of London and other sophisticated insurers, that get us the best client outcomes.
What truly sets speciality insurance apart is the marketplace approach and placement process.
Brokers and underwriters work together to craft bespoke policy wordings that address specific exposures, often creating new coverage concepts for emerging risks. This might involve multiple layers of coverage, complex trigger mechanisms, and carefully structured retention levels.
The final program often represents a delicate balance between coverage breadth, cost, and risk retention.
“Our extensive network allows us to curate bespoke insurance solutions that align with your unique requirements, ensuring optimal coverage and risk mitigation.
Our affiliation with Lloyd’s expands our reach beyond borders, allowing us to leverage resources and markets worldwide, ultimately benefitting you with broader coverage options.”
Jaimie Quill,
Managing Director Wholesale
BLW Insurance Brokers
Insights and Updates
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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