UK insurance broking faces rapid digital change and evolving market access needs. On 8 October 2026 the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham hosts Broker Expo 2026, a one-day event aimed at brokers and financial services providers.
Dates and venue for Broker Expo 2026
Broker Expo 2026 runs on Thursday 8 October 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. The event is concentrated into a single day with exhibition space and conference areas inside the NEC.
Key figures for this edition
Organisers list attendance of more than 1,000 brokers, 100+ speakers and over 80 exhibitors for the day. Those figures illustrate the scale of activity packed into a single day of meetings and demonstrations.
Exhibitor and attendee profile
Exhibitors include insurers, managing general agents and technology vendors focused on broker distribution. The show mixes capacity providers with suppliers of policy administration, digital trading platforms and underwriting support tools.
Attendees are primarily insurance brokers seeking market access, operational improvements and digital solutions to speed up placement and servicing. The presence of insurtech and web3 initiatives highlights demand for automated workflows and new distribution channels.
What the day includes and standout programs
The agenda features conference sessions, demo areas and the Insurance Academy, a learning strand powered by Insurance Post and Insurance Age. Sessions address underwriting appetite, operational efficiency and technology adoption for brokerages.
On the exhibition floor visitors can meet insurers and solution providers, view product demos and hold short meetings to assess placement options and technical fit.
How to prepare your commercial prospecting for Broker Expo 2026
- Set clear targets by market segment. Identify which insurers or MGAs match the risks you place so you prioritise meetings.
- Book meetings in advance. A single day requires pre-arranged slots to maximise face time with key contacts.
- Bring concrete cases and documentation. Underwriters decide faster when presented with claims history, exposures and underwriting data.
- Test product demos on site. Live demonstrations of quoting engines, integration tools and AI-driven workflows reveal implementation effort.
- Plan immediate follow up. Agree next steps and dates on the spot to convert conversations into business opportunities.
Closing note and official link
Broker Expo 2026 concentrates insurers, MGAs and insurtech providers in a focused one-day format that supports placement discussions and technology evaluations. Review registration and the full programme at https://www.brokerexpo.co.uk and pick the meetings that will move your business forward.
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