British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba and Intact partner on Start-Up Hub to back next generation of brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has teamed up with Intact Insurance to launch a ‘Start-Up Hub’ designed to help aspiring brokers navigate the journey of establishing and growing their own firm.
Growing FCA attestation appetite a warning for brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority has increased the level of attestation requests dished out to insurance firms in recent years, and the serious regulatory tool is one brokers need to keep a keen eye on according to compliance specialists.
Biba and Markel AI Academy opens for applications
Members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association can now apply to join the founding cohort of the AI Academy being offered in partnership with Markel.
Biba renews member Renovation Plan scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its member scheme Renovation Plan, part of Howden, for properties undergoing renovation work.
Biba heads to new HQ
The British Insurance Broker’s Association is moving to new offices staying within the Square Mile of the City of London, Insurance Age can reveal.
Member funds continue to track up at Biba in 2025
Member funds at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association topped £7m in 2025, as the trade body maintained the growth seen in recent years.
Lockton renews PI agreement with Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker agreement with Lockton for a further three years.
McGill and Partners crowned Broker of the Year at 2026 British Insurance Awards
McGill and Partners and Native were the big broker winners at the British Insurance Awards last night.
Biba CEO in Parliament: Brokers not an ‘endangered species’
Insurance brokers remain a “sustainable” force in the personal lines space – and not an endangered species.
CII creates senior leaders advisory board with Markel’s Napoli as chair
The Chartered Insurance Institute has formed a professional communities advisory board featuring Joel Markham from Axa, Allianz’s Eibhlin Swan, PIB’s Alycia Thomson, and Nicola Maguire of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
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Broker boss concerned about MGAs priortising profit commission over claims
Concerns have been raised that some managing general agents might choose to protect profit commission over paying or even discussing ‘grey area’ claims in the present soft market.
Biba’s Williams among seven volunteers honoured by CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has recognised the outstanding contributions made by seven volunteers in an award ceremony at its annual network conference in St Albans yesterday.
Biba cyber accreditation scheme growing fast, as members urge more broker engagement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association launched its cyber insurance directory of specialist accredited member brokers last month, with 15 firms on board. With the total having already grown to 22, Emmanuel Kenning quizzes participants about the…
Biba to strengthen stakeholder engagement with head of public affairs hiring
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Amy Cox as head of public affairs who has committed the trade body will remain a “a constructive friend and trusted voice for government”.
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: Faulkner and Briggs named winners of Young Broker of the Year award
George Faulkner, managing director of Merlin Insurance and Jack Briggs, senior commercial account executive of KGJ Insurance Group, have been named the two Young Broker of the Year 2026 award winners by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Biba 2026: Biba achieves manifesto goal with Financial Services Bill
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has achieved its number one manifesto issue with the Enhancing Financial Services Bill being announced in the King’s Speech.
Biba 2026: Griffiths & Armour’s Carl Evans wins Francis Perkins Award
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Griffiths & Armour’s Carl Evans as the winner of its 2026 Francis Perkins Award.
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”.