Brown & Brown UK

10/09/2026

🌱 Want to grow your business without taking on unnecessary risk?

Expanding into new markets or working with new customers brings opportunity - but also uncertainty. Trade credit protection helps businesses take these steps with greater confidence.

🌍 Safeguarding receivables allows companies to offer attractive credit terms while managing exposure. This can be particularly valuable when entering unfamiliar territories.

It also supports stronger relationships with lenders, as protected receivables can improve access to finance.

📈 Growth does not have to mean increased risk. With the right approach, businesses can scale sustainably while maintaining control over cash flow.

As a broker, we can help structure insurance solutions that align with your growth strategy and evolving customer base.

https://bbrown.com/uk/corporate/trade-credit/

Protect your business from customer insolvency and payment defaults with Trade Credit Insurance. Maintain cash flow and safeguard against bad debt.

08/09/2026

Really wonderful feedback has come in for teammate Samuel Curtis, congratulations and well-deserved!

Our strong, performance-based culture is grounded in integrity and focused on doing what’s best for our customers, communities, and teammates. Our local teams are there to make decisions that support our clients, while always keeping their best interests in mind.

08/09/2026

🏭 Are You Properly Covered?

For many businesses, stock levels and equipment values fluctuate throughout the year.

If your sums insured don’t reflect these changes, you could be underinsured when it matters most.

Underinsurance can lead to reduced claim settlements, even for partial losses.

📊 Regular asset valuations help keep your cover aligned with the reality of your operation.

https://bbrown.com/uk/corporate/

07/09/2026

Business doesn’t stand still, and neither do we.

Our strength is in our people. With deep local connections and the resources of a global leader, we take an agile, forward-thinking approach to risk. Whether our customers are expanding, evolving or facing new challenges, we build solutions that help protect what they value most.

Visit BBrown.com for more information.

07/09/2026

Brown & Brown is delighted to announce the acquisition of Alan R MacKay & Company Limited, trading as MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers (“MacKay Corporate”).

The transaction marks Brown & Brown’s first retail acquisition in Scotland, with MacKay Corporate operating from offices in Glasgow, Ayr and Aberdeen. The business will become Brown & Brown’s Retail Hub business in Scotland, reporting to Neil Thornton, Divisional Managing Director - North.

MacKay Corporate was founded in 1989 by Alan MacKay and his son, David, who joined the family firm in 1996 and succeeded his father in 2011, leading the business with fellow directors Iain Henry and Karen Fitzgerald. All directors and staff will continue with the business in existing locations.

The broker provides a comprehensive range of commercial insurance products across sectors, including construction, property, professional services, charities, early years, and oil and gas. It also offers personal insurance, including household, private car and high-net-worth cover.

Carolyn Callan, Chief Executive Officer, Brown & Brown Retail, said: “We’re delighted to welcome MacKay Corporate into the Brown & Brown team and look forward to working closely with them as the team embarks on the next stage of their journey.
“Our first acquisition in Scotland is an exciting milestone for us and creates an opportunity to expand our presence significantly across the country in the future. I am looking forward to working in partnership with David, Iain, Karen and the team on their exciting growth strategy.”

David MacKay, Managing Director, MacKay Corporate, said: “Joining Brown & Brown is an exciting new chapter for our business, our colleagues and our customers, and Iain, Karen and I look forward to continuing to grow MacKay Corporate whilst retaining the local connectivity, knowledge and specialisation that our customers value.”
The transaction has received regulatory approval.

https://www.mcib.net/

02/09/2026

Different backgrounds. Different perspectives. Stronger teams.

By celebrating individuality and encouraging understanding, we create an environment where teammates feel valued for who they are. This culture of respect and openness helps us innovate and better reflect the world around us.

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01/09/2026

Thank you to Judith Cockerill, for your hard work and dedication to customer care recently!

Our strong, performance-based culture is grounded in integrity and focused on doing what’s best for our customers, communities, and teammates. Our local teams are there to make decisions that support our clients, while always keeping their best interests in mind.

31/08/2026

We are proud of our dedicated teams, who are passionate about giving back to the communities in which they live and work. We understand that a forever company cannot be built without a solid foundation of community strength, in which our teammates and customers can thrive.

27/08/2026

📊 What is shaping the trade credit landscape right now?

The market continues to offer strong capacity, although underwriting is becoming more selective as insurers respond to evolving risks. Despite rising insolvencies, conditions remain favourable for businesses exploring cover.

💡 Sector trends highlight resilience in technology, AI, data infrastructure, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, automotive and parts of the mid-market are facing ongoing pressure.

We are in a late-cycle environment - insolvencies are increasing, but at a slower pace, suggesting targeted stress rather than widespread instability.

🤖 Technology is also playing a key role. Data analytics, APIs, and AI are improving credit insights and supporting better decision-making.

With insurance solutions in place, businesses can navigate these changes with greater confidence and clarity.

https://bbrown.com/uk/corporate/trade-credit/

Protect your business from customer insolvency and payment defaults with Trade Credit Insurance. Maintain cash flow and safeguard against bad debt.

26/08/2026

Wellbeing is about more than a single initiative - it's about creating a culture where people can thrive.
That's why we provide access to resources that support our teammates' health and wellbeing. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we're helping create a workplace where everyone can perform at their best.

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