Renovation Underwriting

🌟Thank you for awarding us another Five Star Rating! 🌟 Today, Insurance Times announced the top-line results of its 2024/25 MGA survey - and once again, we are over the moon; thanks to our valuable broker partners who rewarded us with the highest accolade.  Thanks to the trust and support of our incredible broker partners, we are one of only 7 MGAs awarded the top rating this year, out of 31 MGAs that received enough votes to be eligible. This is the third year in a row that we've been confirmed as a top MGA in this survey, and the continuing support from our community means so much. It is this belief in us that drives us on to continue delivering the highest levels of contract works expertise for our broker partners and their private and commercial clients. Well done to our friends at Lorega Ltd for their 5 star rating too, also part of the Geo Underwriting family. ➡️Read of our news piece: https://lnkd.in/e2hgePWs ➡️Take a look at the wider survey announcement: https://lnkd.in/eggwgUga

We're in the final stretch of #SoberOctober, and we couldn’t be prouder of RU’s very own James Guthrie and Wayne Knibbs! Throughout October, James and Wayne have been taking part in this incredible challenge, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support - a charity close to many hearts, providing essential healthcare, information, and financial aid to those affected by cancer. With the finish line in sight, your support can make all the difference! 🙌 If you'd like to help them meet their goal, head over to their fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/eFyewxQf. Let's cheer them on as they wrap up this inspiring effort for such an important cause. 👏 #SupportMacmillan #TeamRU #CharityChallenge #CancerSupport #SoberOctober

🗳️ Vote now and tell us your favourite! Our playful and thought-provoking series, "Renovating the Classics", has been sparking creativity across the industry - and we’re thrilled to announce that it will return next year with fresh new takes on classic works. But first, we want to hear from YOU! Which of this year’s "renovated" pieces captured your imagination the most? Take a moment to vote in the poll below and let us know which artwork you love the most. Your vote might just inspire our next creation! Need a reminder of the four pieces? Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/ep-6RPNN Don’t forget to share why you picked your favourite in the comments - let's keep the creativity flowing! 🎨✨

As a broker, you know that confident clients come from confident advice. At Renovation Underwriting, we’re here to support you by ensuring that the renovation cover you offer is comprehensive and fully protects your clients. Our educational programmes are designed to help you stay ahead - continually upskilling and strengthening your expertise in renovation insurance. The more you know, the better you can guide your clients, giving them the peace of mind they deserve. Recently, our founder Douglas Brown participated in a Broker Masterclass with Insurance Age to address a pressing issue: buildings underinsurance in the UK. The panel shared valuable insights on how you can navigate this challenge and secure positive outcomes for your customers. Douglas was joined by industry leaders: ➡️Jonathan Swift, Content Director, Insurance Age & Post ➡️Johnny Thomson MCIM, Marketing & Comms Director, RiskSTOP Group ➡️Samuel Ashby, Divisional MD (South), Ardonagh Advisory Want to understand the impact of underinsurance and how to avoid it? 👂Listen to this Masterclass and get practical solutions to protect your clients. https://lnkd.in/eZ4q7WfA #InsuranceEducation #RenovationCover #BrokerTraining #UnderinsuranceSolutions #IndustryInsights #CPD

🎧 Introducing our brand-new podcast: Renovation Uncovered! 🎧 We’ve always been committed to sharing valuable contract works knowledge, ensuring no one risks losing their property during renovations. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of something creative and innovative to raise greater awareness of what's involved from an insurance perspective in a contract works project - from concept to completion. Our exclusive 6-part series, Renovation Survival Guide, is a must-listen for any property owner considering a renovation. Designed to engage, educate, and empower, these episodes offer essential guidance to help navigate a renovation journey with confidence. 👂Listen now to the Renovation Survival Guide on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eeU3eHQT Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eADKacjQ ..or from the Renovation Underwriting media library and other podcast providers: https://lnkd.in/e9BSfmKP #ProductLaunch #RenovationUncovered #ContractWorks #PropertyOwners #BrokerExpo24

📢 Big News Coming at #BrokerExpo24! We can’t wait to reveal an exciting addition to our innovative contract works support tools...as part of this year's flagship broker event. We can tell you that Renovation Underwriting is tuning into a new level of creativity, and we're almost ready to unveil it! It's all part of our continuing mission to ensure nobody risks losing a property undergoing renovations. Are you heading to Broker Expo in Birmingham on Thursday 10th October? Be sure to visit James Guthrie and Wayne Knibbs at Stand 5 to see how creativity has shaped our latest, most valuable resource yet. 🔑🎧 #Insurance #BrokerExpo #ContractWorks #RenovationUnderwriting #PrivateClients #InnovationInInsurance

📣Introducing the Renovation Underwriting team exhibiting at this year’s #BrokerExpo24 on Thursday 10th October at the Birmingham NEC. 🎉 Attending the event? Be sure to visit James Guthrie and Wayne Knibbs at Stand 5 to discuss all your clients' contract works needs and explore how our innovative support tools can help. You can also ask them how their #SoberOctober challenge is going as they 'compete' against each other to raise valuable funds and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support 👥 Meet the Team: ➡️ James Guthrie - Head of Distribution Known fondly as the 'Godfather of Distribution' - James is is a broker distribution specialist with over 35 years’ experience of the UK General Insurance market, the last 20 of which have been focused on high net worth and mid-market commercial. ➡️ Wayne Knibbs - Head of Distribution | Private Clients A new RU recruit this year, Wayne brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience, focusing on growing our presence in the high-net-worth sector by strengthening existing broker relationships and cultivating new ones. RU stand visitors at #BrokerExpo24 will also be the first to learn about a brand new offering from our team - as we 'uncover' a unique Renovation Survival Guide... #Insurance #BrokerExpo #ContractWorks #RenovationUnderwriting #PrivateClients #InnovationInInsurance

September was a busy month for our friends Bravo Networks, as they headed out on tour across the country. Last week saw the final tour date take place - this time in Birmingham, and our Head of Distribution - Private Clients Wayne Knibbs was there too on behalf of Renovation Underwriting. The tour was a fantastic opportunity for Wayne, James Guthrie and Mike Carolan to connect with Bravo members, share our expertise and insights on contract works challenges, and showcase how our creative and innovative support tools can provide solutions to these challenges. Key takeaways from the events included: ➡️Strong engagement from Bravo Network members across the country ➡️Valuable follow-up from network BDMs who attended ➡️Excellent presentations and direct access to Network senior management ➡️A productive lead-up to the Bravo Networks Conference 2025 in Liverpool If you're interested in learning more about our contract works support tools or having us at your next event, let us know in the comments! #BravoNetworksonTour24 #ContractWorks #EventRecap #Networking #SpecialistInsurance

🚚 We really love this video from our friends at Lumley Insurance Limited. ❤️ It beautifully captures the journey of "With All Our Heart," one of our unique "Renovating the Classics" pieces, from our office to theirs. It’s not only wonderful to see our artwork being embraced and celebrated on tour, but we also love the creativity in their "reveal" of the artwork! A huge thank you to Lumley for being such enthusiastic caretakers of our art and for joining us in this creative adventure. 🎨 Stay tuned for more updates as the tour continues! #RenovatingTheClassics #RenovatingTheClassicsOnTour

It was great to see our colleagues, Natalia Wood ACII Wood and Mike Carolan, representing Renovation Underwriting at the Momentum #PartnersInSuccess2024 conference in Nottingham earlier this month! The event brought together Momentum brokers, insurer partners, and industry professionals across the UK to foster growth and build impactful partnerships. Mike and Natalia shared that, in addition to reconnecting with familiar faces and making new connections, they were especially inspired by Jason Howe’s insightful talk on AI and its potential to transform the sector. A big thank you to Momentum Broker Solutions for inviting us to be part of their 2024 conference. As the leaders in single-project contract works, we're well-positioned to bring our expertise to wider sector events. Would you like us to be involved at your next event as contract works specialists? Reach out to us in the comments or DM us about: 👉 Event sponsorship 👉 Charitable donations 👉 Speaker contributions (keynote, panel or roundtable) 👉 Exhibition opportunities #MomentumConference #PartnersInSuccess #AI #Networking #IndustryInsights #ConferenceRecap