SME Roundtable on Insurance
Join us for this interactive roundtable on insurance challenges when bidding for contracts and help shape practical solutions. MSDUK, in partnership with Heart of the City, invites you to a Roundtable exploring the challenges small and diverse businesses face when navigating insurance requirements for corporate and public‑sector RFPs and contracts. This session forms part of the Minority Business Matters (MBM) Programme and will capture the lived experiences of diverse SMEs to inform a forthcoming Corporate Roundtable on Insurance during March 2026. Your insights will directly contribute to a report and a set of recommendations that will be shared with corporate and public‑sector partners in the weeks following this session.
About This Event
Event Overview
Insurance requirements are one of the most common barriers SMEs face when bidding for private and public-sector contracts. From indemnity limits to specific policy wording, requirements can often feel unclear or disproportionate.
This in-person roundtable creates space for SMEs to openly discuss these challenges and explore practical ways to navigate insurance expectations with greater clarity and confidence.
What This Session Will Focus On
- Typical insurance requirements in private and public-sector contracts
- Why buyers request specific limits and clauses
- Common challenges SMEs face during tender responses
- How to approach insurers when requirements appear excessive
- Practical discussion based on real SME experiences
Who This Is For
- MSDUK member SMEs
- Diverse-owned businesses bidding for contracts
- Suppliers preparing for corporate or public-sector procurement
Format
- Facilitated roundtable discussion
- Peer-led insight sharing
- Solution-focused conversation
- Opportunity to raise live challenges
Why Attend
- Clearer understanding of how insurance requirements are structured
- Greater confidence responding to insurance-related tender questions
- Practical actions to take before your next bid
Event Details
Who It's For
Who Should Attend
- Corporate Members
- Certified EMBs
- Partners
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