Openwork is hosting a series of mortgage, protection and general insurance road shows across the UK.

The aim is to highlight upcoming developments and provide insights on key issues in the relevant markets.

The road shows, which are being held in a number of Premier League football grounds, begin this week at St James’ Park in Newcastle and conclude on 1 November at Wembley Stadium in London. Approaching 500 advisers will be attending the events.

The network says that, with a new format, the events will highlight the latest upcoming initiatives for the network, with external speakers giving insights into the mortgage market and its future direction, advice on mortgage fraud and – via a debate – views on the key issues in the protection market.

The road shows, which will offer advisers the opportunity to speak to more than 20 of Openwork’s providers, will also feature a number of breakout sessions covering a range of topics to support advisers in optimising their income across mortgages, protection and general.

Paul Shearman, mortgage, protection and general insurance proposition director, said: “As well as keeping advisers informed on upcoming developments and initiatives