Meet the Team Behind Solstar Insurance Brokers
Solstar Insurance Brokers is a specialist insurance business based near London, UK, and part of the wider Brightstar Group. At the heart of the business are two professionals whose combined knowledge spans financial services, specialist finance, and insurance. Here is a closer look at the people you may be working with.
Jacqui Edwards, Head of Insurance
Jacqui Edwards brings 28 years of experience in financial services to her role at Solstar Insurance Brokers, including over seven years within the Brightstar Group. Her background spans mortgages, specialist finance, and insurance, and she has worked across Brightstar’s Residential, Bridging, Commercial, and Solstar Insurance divisions. Having also worked as a Mortgage Adviser, Jacqui has a well-rounded understanding of lender requirements and the specialist market. Her focus is on helping brokers and clients find tailored insurance solutions that are appropriate for their individual circumstances, while making the process as clear and straightforward as possible.
Emma Burgess, Insurance Broker Trainee
Emma Burgess joined Brightstar while completing a Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, earning a BA (Hons) in Business and Management while working full-time. She began in Sales Support and developed experience across Residential, Second Charge, Bridging, and Commercial lending before moving into a business analytics and operational role supporting the Group COO. Emma has since transitioned into a Trainee Insurance Broker position at Solstar Insurance Brokers, where she is building her expertise across Commercial, Property, and Personal Lines insurance, working towards becoming a fully qualified Insurance Broker.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are wondering what kinds of insurance Solstar Insurance Brokers can assist with, the team covers a range of areas including Commercial, Property, and Personal Lines insurance. The most suitable product for any individual or business will depend on their specific circumstances, and the team works to identify the cover that may best reflect those needs.
Solstar works with other brokers as well as direct clients, with a focus on supporting brokers in finding appropriate solutions for their clients, which reflects the wider Brightstar Group’s established relationships within the intermediary market.
If you are unsure whether your situation is too specialist or complex for standard insurance, it may be worth having a conversation with the team. Solstar Insurance Brokers operates within the specialist finance environment and the brokers have experience dealing with cases that may fall outside more mainstream insurance channels. Each case is considered on its own individual merits.
Getting in Touch
If you would like to learn more about how Solstar Insurance Brokers could support your insurance needs, or if you would like to speak with Jacqui or Emma directly, you are welcome to get in touch with the team. They are happy to have an initial conversation and help clarify your options, with no obligation to proceed.
Solstar Insurance Brokers is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This content is intended as general information only and does not constitute personal financial or insurance advice.