The UK’s legal sector could be poised for a boom in dealmaking during 2025. Recent developments in technology, the fragmented state of the sector, and growing private equity interest are creating the right conditions for a spike in mergers and acquisitions. 1 PwC’s recently published survey of the UK’s 100 largest law firms found that M&A continues to be a key focus for firms across the board.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising medical technology in ways that once seemed confined to science fiction. From helping clinicians detect diseases earlier, to powering wearable health devices that monitor patient wellbeing in real time, AI has quickly become central to innovation.

Kay Burley, Conference Host, broadcaster and journalist, announced today at The BIBA Conference that the event will return to Manchester Central on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 May 2027. BIBA Conference Director, Emma Chapman commented: “It has been an incredible show and we thank all the attendees, exhibitors and sponsors and we look forward to […] The post The BIBA Conference returns to Manchester for 2027 appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is pleased to welcome Arch Insurance as a partner. In the UK, Arch Insurance provides specialised insurance solutions across commercial property, motor, financial and professional lines, personal accident, and travel for a wide range of UK businesses. Part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., the company operates an extensive regional […] The post Arch Insurance joins as a BIBA partner appeared first on BIBA.

www.biba.org.uk/benthebroker The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has launched a national advertising campaign to promote insurance brokers to SMEs.  The campaign will run on Sky TV, national radio, newspapers, podcasts, Spotify, online with Google and on social media with the aim of reaching over 30 million adults nationwide, focusing on entrepreneurs, startups and the broader […] The post BIBA launches national insurance broker advertising campaign appeared first on BIBA.

In this first edition, we highlight Prestige Underwriting, The Broker Exchange, and our recent affiliation with BIBA, not to mention the Broker Gateway, which provides brokers with a direct connection to our knowledgeable MGA members.

As personal auto insurers in the U.S. continue to recalibrate or even withdraw from certain states and customer segments, automakers are increasingly exploring affinity-based insurance programs to bridge the gap—and rebuild customer relationships in the process. One major North American manufacturer, in partnership with WTW Affinity, has embraced a digital-first, multi-insurer model that offers broader state-by-state coverage and more personalized consumer choice than traditional captive insurance models.

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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Iain Anderson, former chair and founder of H/Advisors Cicero public policy agency, to its board as a non-executive director. Iain now has a portfolio of public, private sector and third sector non-executive roles and recently led an independent review of Government business relations. He will join BIBA’s […] The post Iain Anderson joins BIBA Board as non-executive director appeared first on BIBA.