Global Broker Network
Empowering brokers. Supporting clients. Connecting markets.
International clients expect consistent cover wherever they operate. For locally focused brokers, arranging and servicing that protection across borders can be complex, time-consuming and administratively heavy.
The Dubois Global Broker Network helps you deliver international solutions while you remain at the centre of the client relationship. Combining Dubois offices with a carefully selected network of independent partners, we coordinate local policies, compliance and servicing on your behalf, so you can offer global support through one trusted team.
The Dubois Global Broker Network is available through all Dubois offices for brokers with clients that have locations, assets or projects outside their home country. It is not a membership scheme, but a curated network that we manage and coordinate around the needs of you and your clients.
Built initially for brokers in Germany with internationally active clients, the network brings together local insight, international reach and practical broker know-how. You keep control of the relationship and your brand. We handle the international detail behind the scenes.
Who we work with
Local brokers.
International network.
The Dubois Global Broker Network is designed for insurance brokers placing international business for their commercial clients. When your client operates internationally, we become your international support team for placement and servicing.
We support:
Locally focused brokers placing their first overseas risks
Growing firms with a handful of cross-border placements each year
Established intermediaries running regular international programmes
We work particularly closely with brokers that need international support in:
- Germany
- Spain
- The Netherlands
- Australia
and support selected partners in other markets where clients need international solutions.
Whether you are dealing with a single overseas location or a wider international programme, our role is to strengthen your existing capabilities so you can offer consistent support to clients wherever they operate. The Dubois Global Broker Network is available through all Dubois offices, supported by a trusted network of partner brokers in key markets worldwide.
What we offer
International desk. An extension of your team.
International placements get complicated fast. Local rules, documents and timelines change from country to country. Our international desk acts as an external extension of your team. We coordinate programme design, local policy placement, compliance and ongoing servicing, while you can remain the lead broker and the main point of contact for your client. We help secure the right placement approach, working through Dubois offices and trusted partners in key markets.
Global Programme Design & Coordination
We help you design international programmes that match your client’s structure, risk profile, and regulatory environment. This can include master policies, local underlying policies, controlled master programmes, or coordinated standalone placements.
We work with you on:
- Mapping territories, operations, and applicable regulations
- Defining central and local limits, deductibles, and conditions
- Aligning coverage terms as closely as local markets allow
- Preparing clear documentation for your client and stakeholders
Our team coordinates the programme centrally, so you have a single view of coverage across countries.
Local Policy Placement & Compliance
Cross-border business brings local rules, taxes, and insurance regulations that cannot be ignored. Through Dubois offices and our partner network, we arrange locally compliant policies and certificates that reflect each country’s legal and market requirements.
Support includes:
- Local wording, admitted paper, and compulsory cover where required
- Guidance on premium allocation, local taxes, and insurance regulations
- Certificates, policy documents, and translations where necessary
- Alignment between local policies and the overarching programme design
This helps protect your client from regulatory issues while preserving the integrity of the global insurance structure.
Central Claims Oversight & Local Support
When a claim occurs abroad, your client expects a response that feels as seamless as their domestic experience. We coordinate claims centrally while ensuring that local teams and adjusters are in place on the ground.
Our service model provides:
- A single Dubois contact for you on all international claims
- Local loss adjusters and experts where needed
- Assistance with documentation, timeframes, and negotiation
- Regular status updates that you can share with your client
You remain the client’s primary adviser. We provide the infrastructure and expertise behind the scenes.
Market Access & Specialist Classes
The Dubois Global Broker Network connects you with international markets for a wide range of commercial lines, including:
- Property and business interruption
- General and product liability
- Professional and management liability
- Construction and engineering
- Cyber, technology, and media
- Fine art, collectibles, and high-value assets
- Employee-benefits related covers (in selected markets)
Our sector specialists support you in structuring risks that may require both local insight and international capacity.
Broker-Centred Service Model
Everything we do is designed around the needs of our broker partners:
- You retain the client relationship and branding.
- We can support white-label or co-branded proposals if required.
- We agree clear roles and communication lines at the outset.
- We are transparent about timelines, documentation, and expectations.
Currently, the Dubois Global Broker Network is available local brokers working with clients that have overseas locations, subsidiaries, or projects
Ready to expand your reach for international clients?
Contact our Dubois Global Broker Network team to discover how we can help you deliver consistent international cover.
FAQs
The network is designed for insurance brokers and intermediaries, whose clients operate or hold assets in more than one country and need coordinated insurance solutions.
Usually, no. You remain the main client contact and we support you in the background. If you prefer, we can also deal directly with the client as lead broker or for agreed programme correspondence.
We support most commercial lines, including property, liability, cyber, professional and management liability, construction, and specialist sectors such as fine art and film production. We do not currently focus on solutions for the core banking sector.
No. We work with a selected network of independent partners, but those relationships are managed discreetly. Your client’s focus remains on you as their broker, with Dubois as your technical and international support.
We can assist with single-country placements, small regional clusters, or fully global programmes. The structure depends on your client’s footprint and requirements.
We agree a clear structure with you at the outset, covering commissions, fees, and any local brokerage arrangements. Our aim is to keep the process transparent and aligned with your own client agreements.
Contact our team with a brief overview of your client, their current footprint, and the lines of business involved. We will discuss suitable structures, outline the information needed, and work with you on proposals that you can present to your client.