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