13 Jul 2026

Insurance brokers launch webinar series to support SMEs with practical insights

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Howden Insurance has launched a six-part webinar series designed to support UK SMEs with practical, research-led insight they can apply immediately to their business.

The ‘Future Ready: Helping UK SMEs navigate what’s next’ series will run over the coming months with each session focusing on one of the most pressing challenges facing SME leaders today. It is set to form a connected journey that helps businesses build resilience, improve decision-making and prepare for long-term growth.

The series is powered by independent research from over 470 UK SMEs, ensuring every topic reflects real-world challenges.

By joining the series, businesses can gain clear, actionable ideas they can implement immediately, build a joined-up view of key business challenges, improve confidence in decision-making, stay competitive in a fast-changing market, and access a post-event toolkit to.

Attendees can join individual sessions or register for the complete series:

  • The SME talent squeeze: Practical HR tips to keep your business ahead of the pack is available to watch on demand after taking place on 17 June 2026, from 9.30am to 10.30am; register here.
  • Why cash flow matters most for UK SMEs takes place on 16 July 2026, from 9.30am to 10.30am; register here.
  • Scaling without stalling: staying ahead of regulation and compliance as your business grows takes place on 13 August 2026, from 9.30am to 10.30am; register here.
  • Lead safely in the age of AI and cyber risk takes place on 9 September 2026, from 9.30am to 10.30am; register here.
  • The disruption challenge: practical steps to keep your business on track takes place on 15 October 2026, from 9.30am to 10.30am; register here.
  • Autumn Budget Special will take place on a date to be confirmed, from 9.30am to 10.30am; register your interest here.

 

Martin Camp, executive director and head of business development & growth at Howden said: “SME leaders are navigating a challenging environment, where rising costs, people pressures, regulation and technology are all influencing business decisions at the same time.

“That's why we created Future Ready. This series is designed to provide practical, research-led insight that helps business owners understand what's changing, what it means for their organisation, and the actions they can take with confidence.

“Whether you join one session or all six, our goal is simple: to help you make better-informed decisions and prepare your business for what comes next.”

Bookings can be made online.