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BIBA's Chief Executive, Steve White, gives an update of recent activities as well as looking forward to the key priorities in the new year.

In this bulletin, we look at a rebrand for ICB, a new face on the Aviva board & an acquisition for Country and Commercial Insurance.

In this bulletin, Nick Grazier takes a look at a new partnership for Zurich, AIG selling stakes and an acquisition for AON.

In this bulletin, Nick Grazier looks at a price rise for The Marsh Global Market Insurance Index, an acquisition at GRP and THB's new partnership with AXA Insurance.

The consequences of a terrorist attack can often extend way beyond the physical and emotional damage caused; it can also mean a loss of earnings as the community struggles to move on. In this video, Geo Specialty’s Marcus Meredith, Head of Terrorism, and Adrian Scott, Development Director, offer a window into the UK terrorism insurance market and the Geo Specialty’s terrorism cover.

In this bulletin, Nick Grazier takes us through a merger at Lloyds, the acquisition of Bonus Drive & an update on Vibe Syndicate's stance on underwriting.

Cybercrime is on the rise globally but, how pressing of an issue is it for your organisation, and how can you best mitigate the threat of an attack? Join experts from Accenture, Arch Insurance and AXA XL for insight into the risk management industry and an explanation on how important culture is for the insurance industry. Joining Mark Colegate to discuss, we have:

• Max Richter, Managing Director, Accenture
• Marcus Breese, Class Underwriter, Arch Insurance
• James Tuplin, Head of Cyber & TMT, International, AXA XL

Tutors:

• Karl Hewstone, Head of IFA Health Sales, VitalityHealth
• Ari Zadikov, Head of Technical Marketing, VitalityHealth
• Sally Burrowes, Director of Legal and Business Support, VitalityHealth

Learning outcomes:

1. The importance of employee wellness for a business
2. The business protection needs of SMEs
3. The benefits of a group healthcare plan

Tutors:

• Dr. Keith Klintworth, Deputy CEO, VitalityHealth
• Karl Hewstone, Head of IFA Health Sales, VitalityHealth

Learning outcomes:

1. The rationale behind PMI and how it can benefit your clients
2. The important medical conditions where insurance is concerned
3. How to build a PMI plan for clients