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Biba 2024: Conference to return to Manchester for next two years
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed its conference will return to Manchester in 2025 and 2026.
Biba 2024: Work from home being used as a ‘bargaining chip’ in luring broker talent
Work from home is being used as a ‘bargaining chip’ in the war for talent, said broker boss Shona Robertson.
Generis Underwriting secures new capacity with Sompo
Generis has reached an agreement with Sompo meaning it can expand its appetite and offer increased limits for its professions professional indemnity and the technology sector specialisms.
Biba 2024: Aviva not afraid of ‘tough’ conversations, but ‘categorially’ committed to broker PL, says MD Morris
Aviva has reiterated its commitment to brokered personal lines business, although it is not opposed to a bit of ‘tough’ love to maintain a consistent approach to the market.
Biba 2024: Brokers and insurers have huge role to play in raising awareness of Martyn’s Law
The insurance industry has a huge role to play in raising awareness of the incoming legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorism attacks, the audience at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2024 conference has heard.
TBIG invests in Deva
The Broker Investment Group has taken a minority 49% stake in Chester-headquartered Deva Risk Group in its sixth deal of the year.
‘Not right’: Biba CEO Trudgill reveals sad letter of small broker crushed by regulation
In his inaugural conference speech as Biba CEO Graeme Trudgill has vowed to fight the onslaught of regulatory workload being imposed on brokers.
Biba publishes guide to help members demonstrate fair value when offering premium finance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide for members that arrange premium finance for customers.
Biba launches guide on commissions
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide at its 2024 conference designed to help demystify the commission model.
Are Northern Ireland brokers feeling the personal lines capacity squeeze more than most?
With prices rising faster in personal motor and household than other parts of the UK, brokers in Northern Ireland have good reason to be worried about remaining competitive. Siân Barton gets to the root of the issue and explores what is being done to…
Movo to launch network for directly authorised brokers
Movo will launch Movo Fusion, a network for directly authorised brokers, in the coming months with a pilot starting on 1 June Insurance Age can reveal.
In depth: Staying ahead of cyber risk
Insurance Age has teamed up with Aviva for an In Depth series exploring the latest trends across the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape.
Twelve-month indemnity periods for BI are rarely fit for purpose in hospitality
To mitigate issues of underinsurance and ensure coverage adequacy in the hospitality sector, extended indemnity periods should be introduced. Rebecca Webster, broker development lead at McLarens, suggests a minimum of two or three years to cover the…
Movo weighing up options for investment partner
Movo Investment Group has been holding talks with potential investors as the appointed representatives network, technology and broker owner positions for growth, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Spring Insure’s James O’Halloran
With the Biba Conference this week, James O’Halloran, development underwriter at Spring Insure, reminisces about meeting Mo Farah and welcomes people to come to the MGA’s stand to get their hands on its Springs.
A-Plan boosts revenue and turnover in run-up to rebrand
A-Plan achieved double-digit growth in turnover and profits in the run-up to rebranding as Howden, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
Brokers upbeat on 2024 growth – Aviva
Brokers are more optimistic about growth in the coming year than they have been since before 2020, according to Aviva, with 83% expecting their business to grow compared to 76% last year.
Brokers, are you sure you don’t have a D&I problem?
Why is Link – the LGBTQ+ insurance network – at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference next week? Because it wants to support brokers on diversity and inclusion, according to co-chair Maxim Cook and committee member Erik Johnson.
Arc Legal founder Finan launches Addept Group after buying broker Policywise
Arc Legal Assistance co-founder Richard Finan has returned to the insurance market with a new wholesale business Addept Group, having acquired broker Policywise.
FCA chair admits surprise at “stern reaction” to name-and-shame proposals
The chair of the Financial Conduct Authority has admitted that it was not expecting such a “stern reaction” to its consultation on its “name-and-shame” proposals.
Arch expands terrorism insurance solution
Arch Insurance UK regional division has enhanced its standalone terrorism insurance product for businesses across the country, available via its new broker portal.