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.

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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.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and the ABI have launched a new voluntary industry-wide Total Signposting Commitment. It aims to make it easier for retail customers to find suitable insurance, and improve financial resilience. The commitment follows the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy which identified total signposting as an intervention which can help tackle barriers […] The post Insurance industry launches ‘Total Signposting’ initiative to improve access for consumers appeared first on BIBA.

In this issue of The Voice, we bring together the latest insights and developments from across the MGA community, highlighting the conversations, expertise and initiatives shaping the market.

New research commissioned by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), and undertaken by London Economics, reveals that regulation costs amount to 5.2% of insurance premiums collected. This breaks down as 3.3% for insurance brokers, and 1.9% for insurers, with costs being higher for brokers despite their lower systemic risk. London Economics analysed both the direct […] The post Regulation costs 5.2% of insurance premiums appeared first on BIBA.

In this issue, we delve into Prestige Underwriting’s perspective on why human judgement remains vital when assessing non‑standard motor risks across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We also share everything MGAs need to know ahead of Broker Exchange London 2026 on 12 March at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate.

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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) have formalised their working relationship by becoming affiliates.   This formal association between the two organisations is a move to create even closer working ties in recognition that they are tackling similar market challenges. Upon taking the helm at BIBA last year, CEO […] The post BIBA and MGAA to work closer together    appeared first on BIBA.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) guide from BIBA. The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), with the support of Markel, has launched a new guide to help members understand how Artificial Intelligence might be beneficially incorporated into their business. The guide, written by those already experienced in the use of AI in insurance businesses, describes how and where […] The post New guide from BIBA sponsored by Markel to help brokers understand AI appeared first on BIBA.