The inaugural event, held earlier this year, saw teams of protection industry professionals pitted against each other across eight rounds to test their knowledge of the industry, and will return to London's Studio Spaces on 26th February 2026 - with advisers urged to join the event, which will be aiming to raise £10,000 for financial education charity Money Ready.
Tickets are free for those successful in the ballot, who will be able to enjoy an exclusive hospitality experience and the opportunity to connect with up to one hundred fellow advisers throughout the day, as well as the chance to make up the wildcard team. Six advisers - selected at random from successful ballot entries - will have the chance to fight for the title, currently held by 2025's winners from MetLife, by answering questions across the eight rounds.
The rounds - Definitions, Technology, Added-Value, Insurance History, Underwriting, Diversity & Inclusion, Industry Insight, and Claims - will contain a wide range of questions spanning the industry’s past, present and future, with each question having been decided on by an expert panel made up of protection experts.
To enter the ballot, click here.
“We are so excited for Inside Track to return in 2026 after its successful debut earlier this year, and the live studio audience is a great opportunity for more advisers to boost their protection knowledge while networking with new and familiar faces from all over the industry," Andy Shields, director at Protection Reporter’s parent company Barcadia Media, said.
“The addition of a wildcard team means that more brokers get the opportunity to engage in the friendly rivalry of the event, and I can’t wait to see everyone get involved on the day!”
Claire Quigley, deputy CEO of Money Ready, added: “We’re delighted to be Inside Track’s chosen charity for 2026. The spirit of the event perfectly mirrors our belief that financial education should be lifelong, engaging and even fun. It’s inspiring to see people across the protection and financial services industry embrace learning and development in this way. Understanding money empowers people to develop healthy financial habits, make confident choices and contribute to their own financial stability as well as the wider economy. Thanks to the support of Inside Track, we will be able to bring our impactful, expert-designed financial education to more people than ever in 2026.”
