Established in 1971, BLW has been trading for over 50 years and remains independent, owned by our working directors. We are passionate about providing professional, agile, and personal service for our broker partners and direct commercial customers. If you’re looking for a trusted broker to create and tailor a bespoke policy to satisfy your specific …
High-Risk Liability Insurance: BLW’s Wholesale Business Read More »
The UK insurance broking industry has a rich history dating back centuries, playing a pivotal role in managing risk and providing financial protection to individuals, businesses, and organisations. The roots of insurance broking can be traced back to the early days of the maritime trade, where brokers facilitated the arrangement of insurance cover for ships …
Championing Independence: Celebrating the Role of Independent Insurance Brokers Read More »
Specialist Lloyd’s broker BLW Insurance Brokers has appointed Elaine Barclay as a main board director. Subject to regulatory approval, Barclay will join the board next month. In her new role, Barclay will be focused on developing BLW’s direct commercial business across the UK. BLW said the appointment reinforces its commitment to maintaining professional standards and …
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An investigation by HMRC is every business owner’s worst nightmare. When you’ve been running your business successfully, keeping records, using an accountant and paying your tax to HMRC, the last thing you might expect is to be investigated by HMRC. Along with the enormous stress, it can take up a great deal of time – …
The insurance industry is constantly evolving, and it’s important for insurance professionals to stay abreast of the latest trends and predictions, so we can guide and advise our clients. The insurance industry has shown flexibility and resilience in recent times, with its systems and capabilities under the spotlight as it responded to the events of …
Here are five quick tips to make sure the process of renewing your insurance is as painless as possible, together with our analysis of current market trends and how this could affect your insurance program. 5 Tips to Prepare for Your Insurance Renewal 1. Don’t leave it till the last minute. You will be sent …
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Adversity can strike anyone at any time and it’s not always easy to ask for help, whether it’s a relationship breakdown, mental health issues, redundancy, domestic abuse, or a debilitating illness – these events can turn lives upside down. The Insurance Charities supports past and present employees in the insurance industry in the UK and …
The Insurance Charities – our dedicated industry charity Read More »
Are you thinking of starting a new business? You know you will need to make sure you have the correct insurance in place, but do you feel confident that you know what you need? While it might not be top of your to-do list, having the right insurance in place could be the difference between …
Business Interruption insurance is often misunderstood and therefore overlooked by businesses. This might be because they think the cover is already provided under their Buildings or Contents insurance, but it can be the cover that allows your business to continue trading in the event of a loss. Where Buildings and Contents insurance will put right …
Do you use a computer to help run your business? What would happen if your system was hacked or even just your laptop was stolen? Could your cash flow cope? Could you afford an IT consultant to help fix things in a hurry? In 2022 the proportion of UK businesses identifying a Cyber-Attack was 39%, …
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