Brokers

Broker Guide: Seeking Capacity

Brokers can use Capacity Network to present a capacity requirement, define distribution outlets, add provider exclusions, upload supporting evidence and progress matched introductions only when disclosure is approved.

Recommended action

Submit capacity need

What To Do First

  1. 1. Complete the company profile and confirm who should manage the request.
  2. 2. Submit the capacity need with class, territory, current GWP, target GWP and distribution outlets.
  3. 3. Add excluded providers or sensitive markets that must not see the request.
  4. 4. Upload required documents when requested, including claims pack, bordereaux and loss ratios.
  5. 5. Review suggested matches and approve named disclosure only when ready.

What To Prepare

  • Business classes and territories
  • Current and target GWP
  • Existing book details and distribution route
  • Claims performance and bordereaux quality
  • Current provider and excluded provider list
  • Capacity sought and delegated authority requirement

Confidentiality Guidance

  • Use anonymous review until mutual approval.
  • List incumbent providers and markets that should be excluded.
  • Named disclosure should happen only after conflict checks and document readiness.

Typical Documents

  • Claims pack
  • Bordereaux
  • Loss ratios
  • Business plan
  • TOBA
  • Compliance documents

FAQs

Can a broker explore replacement capacity discreetly?

Yes. A broker can add excluded providers and keep the request anonymous until conflict checks, document readiness and mutual approval are complete.

What makes a broker request easier to match?

Clear class, GWP, distribution, geography, evidence quality and capacity sought make provider appetite matching more accurate.