Increasing IPT would be a ‘bad decision’ hitting households and businesses In a new report by WPI Economics, commissioned by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), the majority of survey respondents (64%)1 sees IPT as a tax on working people, meaning it is vitally important for Labour to stick strictly to their manifesto commitment not […] The post Increasing IPT would be a ‘bad decision’ hitting households and businesses appeared first on BIBA.

Following on from BIBA’s well received 2025 Guide to Artificial Intelligence (AI), developed with the support of Markel to help insurance brokers understand how the technology could help their business, the two organisations are collaborating again to offer an AI Academy for BIBA members. The Academy, an online course will take brokers’ understanding of the […] The post BIBA to invest in AI education for its members appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has named Tom Luckham of Insurance Post as the 2026 BIBA Journalist of the Year at its annual Journalist & Media Awards. In their 44th year, the Association’s prestigious awards recognise the important role of the media in increasing the understanding of insurance and insurance broking. Congratulating Tom, BIBA’s […] The post Tom Luckham named BIBA Journalist of the Year 2026 appeared first on BIBA.

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In its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has called for the new Government to cut the headline rate of IPT from 12% to 10%, exempt IPT on the insurance of multi-occupancy residential buildings which still require or are undergoing cladding remediation, and exempt IPT on […] The post BIBA calls on Government to support brokers, businesses and consumers in Autumn Budget appeared first on BIBA.

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Millions of Potential Cyber Insurance Customers Already Compromised, New Data Reveals, as Cyber Distribution Gap WidensDynaRisk launches intelligence capability that shows prospective distributors exactly how many of their customers are already at risk, turning cyber from a hard sell into an obvious priority

The UK mid-market—defined by CNA Hardy as companies with 10 to 250 employees and annual turnover between £10 million and £300 million—may represent just 2% of all UK firms, but it delivers over a third of national revenue. For CNA Hardy, this isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a strategic imperative.

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As demand for rental property in the UK continues to escalate, owning residential and commercial properties can be an appealing investment for your clients. But problems may arise – and something as simple as a frozen pipe or a broken seal on a washing machine can

In a rapidly evolving legal sector, the conversations that law firms have with their clients have the power to mitigate business risk and build stronger relationships. However, a recent global survey of the legal sector by LexisNexis, global provider of legal and regulatory intelligence, found significant misalignment in the perceptions of law firms and their clients when it comes to a range of topics impacting business.

Welcome everyone. Thank you for joining us here in Manchester this morning. I am thrilled to be here, making my first conference speech since becoming BIBA Chair. It’s an incredible privilege to occupy this role, working on behalf of a sector that places over £150 Billion in premium… and employs 132,000 people. I’ve enjoyed meeting […] The post Caroline Barr BIBA Conference Address 2026 appeared first on BIBA.