British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba Conference to return to Manchester in 2027
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed Manchester will be hosting the 2027 conference on 12 and 13 May.
Biba 2026: Brokers need to ‘operationalise’ data to meet emerging risk challenges
The operationalisation of data is becoming more important in helping brokers and their clients make better decisions in an increasingly volatile world.
Biba 2026: Time for brokers to lead – FCA’s Sturley
Lisa Sturley, head of insurance supervision at the Financial Conduct Authority, has outlined the regulator’s aim of working collaboratively with the insurance industry to deliver “better outcomes”.
Biba 2026: Biba delivers promised cyber insurance directory
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a cyber insurance directory to help protect UK businesses via specialist accredited Biba brokers, delivering on a commitment it made at the start of the year.
Biba 2026: Biba launches new ‘Ben the Broker’ campaign focused on cyber
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled the next stage of its national advertising campaign highlighting the value of insurance brokers to businesses.
Four main board switches at Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has made a series of changes to its main board as the incumbents’ tenures come to an end.
Biba recruits ‘great match’ Maxwell as Northern regional manager
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Lesley Maxwell as regional manager for the North.
Flaxmans opens claims insight library for brokers, legal advisors and insurance practitioners
Flaxman Partners has launched The Flaxmans Library, offering insight into why claims fail and where misunderstandings arise in practice.
Enquiries to Flood Insurance Directory surge 50% in two years
The Flood Insurance Directory has supported 35,000 households in flood-prone areas access suitable insurance since it was launched four years ago.
Biba becomes pet association honorary member
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined the Pet and Equine Insurance Association as an honorary member to strengthen cross-sector collaboration.
Andy Burnham to open Biba conference
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is set to give the opening keynote address at The British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2026 conference.
Iprism maintains growth run post MBO
Iprism Underwriting Agency boosted turnover by 8.9% in the year ended 30 June 2025, maintaining its expansion streak since a management buyout in 2021.
Biba renews travel scheme with MGA
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its member scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting for holiday, sports and business travel insurance.
Biba adds Woodgate & Clark as associate
Loss adjusters Woodgate & Clark has become an associate of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
FCA to join Biba on autumn regional tour again
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed the Financial Conduct Authority will again join its Tour of the Regions in the autumn.
New event launched to celebrate London as global insurance centre
A new UK insurance event, London Risk Week, has been launched to celebrate the English capital “as a centre of risk transfer and showcase its expertise and experience”.
Neil Jenkinson to leave Biba after 10 years
Neil Jenkinson is set to leave his role of regional manager for the North, Scotland and Northern Ireland at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association at the end of February.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes to close Biba conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed cricketer Ben Stokes, captain of the England men’s Test team, will be closing its annual conference, as Kay Burley is set to host the two-day event along with Davina McCall also taking to the stage.
Laker named loss adjuster CEO as it realigns into four business areas
Loss adjusting and claims management business QuestGates has announced the promotion of long standing director Greg Laker to the role of group CEO as part of a ‘realignment’ of its senior leadership team.
Blog: How the regulatory axe could fall in 2026
Isabella Macfarlane, head of London Markets at Insurance Compliance Services, explores how the Financial Conduct Authority may address its priorities in 2026.
IPT receipts to hit record-high £9bn
Annual income from the Insurance Premium Tax in 2025/26 is set to break through last year’s record, coming just shy of £9bn, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Autumn Budget projections.