Biba Conference
Kingsbridge opens Birmingham office amid tripling business by 2024 target
MD Gary Williamson told Insurance Age that the broker has appointed Berkeley's Mark Hayward as branch director and revealed Kingsbridge's plan of action for the rest of the year.
Biba unveils 2022 conference agenda
The trade association revealed that delegates will hear from the FCA's executive director Sheldon Mills about the regulator's agenda, and the event will also feature broadcaster Andrew Marr plus Olympians Laura and Jason Kenny.
Biba unveils 2022 conference theme
The event is set to take place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 11-12 May 2022.
Biba reports a 36% turnover slump due to Covid-19
The trade body was forced to cancel its conference last year and make redundancies but said that due to managing funds “cautiously” it was able to return a small surplus.
Covid prompts rise in broker demand for digital training
Axa's Ken Wright discusses the challenges brought on by remote working and how brokers can adapt to a digital environment.
Biba 2021: Attracting talent key to a diverse workforce
Panelists point to encouraging progress for diversity and inclusion in insurance.
Biba plans return to Manchester in 2022
Next year’s conference is set to take place at Manchester Central, restrictions permitting.
Biba 2021: The impact of Covid-19 on regulation
The FCA’s Matt Brewis discusses product value, business interruption insurance and the test case, challenges around PI and why the time is right to focus on cyber insurance.
Biba to open conference for extra day
The move follows difficulties accessing the virtual conference platform yesterday.
Biba reveals Young Broker of the Year 2021 winner
Sioma Insurance Consultants' Alex Margolin wins the award, which Biba says recognises the performance of younger brokers and encourages commitment to the future professionalism of insurance broking.
Biba 2021: Keith Frampton given posthumous Francis Perkins award
Frampton, formerly of Forces Insurance, sadly passed away earlier this year.
Biba conference site crashes
Delegates are unable to log in to the platform as the trade body blames wider server issues and apologises for the problems.
LexisNexis launches data solution for SME brokers
According to the provider, the product is designed to help small to medium sized UK brokers price more effectively, cut operational costs and improve the customer journey in personal lines.
Biba reveals conference theme
The 2021 virtual event will focus on “strengthening resilience” as trade body unveils keynote speakers.
The Blog Spot: Taking the virtual route
Why it is right for Biba to keep things virtual at its 2021 conference, Sian Barton writes.
Biba confirms virtual 2021 conference
The trade body said it was “impossible and unwise” to press ahead with an in person meeting for 2021 because of coronavirus.
Biba reports conference cancellation coverage
The trade body said in its accounts that it was “indemnified against significant financial loss” and is now looking at how it can host future events.
Biba confirms 2021 conference dates
Announcement follows cancellation of the 2020 conference earlier this week.
Covid-19: Biba cancels 2020 conference
The event, which was scheduled to take place in Manchester in May, will no longer go ahead.
Biba confirms conference still on amid coronavirus concerns
Exclusive: Balloonist Bertrand Piccard and racing driver David Coulthard have been revealed as keynote speakers.
Biba goes green for 2020
Trade body has announced a raft of initiatives to support “ethical and sustainable trading” as part of its manifesto.
Biba selects theme for 2020 conference
Organisation acknowledged that Brexit helped inform its decision.
Biba and ABI voice Brexit concerns at 10 Downing Street
The organisations were invited to discuss Brexit preparedness with Michael Gove at a meeting which assumed No Deal.
Broker MP backs Boris Johnson
Craig Tracey has thrown his support behind Johnson in the Conservative leadership race but is yet to broach the topic of IPT with the former Foreign Secretary.