The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has developed a new Cyber Insurance Directory to help protect UK businesses via specialist accredited BIBA brokers. Cyber insurance is essential for business resilience, with recent research highlighting a clear protection gap.   BIBA’s Manifesto outlines Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report in 2025 that revealed that 59% of respondents had experienced […] The post New BIBA Accredited Cyber Insurance Broker Directory launched appeared first on BIBA.

 

The industry signposting agreement for protection insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions and disabilities, which marks its five-year anniversary since launching in January 2020, has resulted in 41,330 people seeking a specialist provider from BIBA’s Find Insurance Service. The enquiries received to BIBA under the agreement include life insurance, critical illness and income protection, […] The post 40,000 protection customers use BIBA service since signposting agreement launch appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has welcomed Travelers Europe as a partner. Travelers Europe is part of The Travelers Companies, Inc., one of the world’s largest property and casualty insurers. Headquartered in London, Travelers provides a wide range of commercial insurance solutions across the UK and Ireland. By combining local expertise with the global […] The post Travelers Europe becomes a BIBA Partner appeared first on BIBA.

Cyber insurance has become one of the most talked‑about segments in the market — yet it remains one of the most under‑penetrated and misunderstood. While cyber risk continues to grow across every sector, many insurers, MGAs and brokers still haven’t fully captured the profit potential within this fast-expanding line of business.The challenge? Successfully scaling embedded cyber programmes.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has published its 2025/26 Annual Report and Class Statements, highlighting several developments, some that are relevant to insurance brokers and intermediaries. Deposit Protection Limit Increased to £120,000 From 1 December 2025, the FSCS deposit protection limit increased from £85,000 to £120,000 per eligible depositor, per authorised institution. Protection for […] The post FSCS Annual Report 2025/26 – Key regulatory and market developments appeared first on BIBA.

The Financial Services and Markets Bill, which was published yesterday, has been welcomed by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) but the trade association has called for assurances over the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consideration of the growth and international competitiveness objective.   BIBA has long called for the regulator to have such an objective and […] The post BIBA welcomes the new Financial Services and Markets Bill, but wants assurances appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has named Christian Poulsen ACII as the winner of its 2025 Francis Perkins Award. Francis Perkins, the first Chair of BIBA, instigated the award to give recognition to members of the Association who give their time and energy to promote the causes of the insurance broking sector. The judges […] The post Christian Poulsen presented with BIBA’s Francis Perkins Award appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has renewed its member scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting (JLU) for holiday, sports and business travel insurance. The scheme includes a range of travel products designed for individuals, families, groups and sports teams.  Offering cover for travellers on a budget, cruises holidays, sporting and adventure holidays, and those going on […] The post BIBA renews member holiday travel scheme with JLU appeared first on BIBA.

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Clive Myrie, BBC Broadcaster and BIBA Conference host, announced today at The BIBA Conference that the event will return to Manchester Central for the next two years. The BIBA Conference 2025 will take place on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May and will be back in Manchester in 2026 on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 […] The post The BIBA Conference commits to Manchester for the next two years appeared first on BIBA.

Mansion House: time for world-class regulation for a world-class insurance market Dear Chancellor, Access to the right insurance is critical to ensure a well-functioning, growing, economy. Insurance brokers work for the client. However, it is increasingly hard for individuals and businesses, to access the advice and products they need because of the challenges caused by […] The post Open letter to the Chancellor appeared first on BIBA.