In this issue, released to coincide with BIBA 2025, we shine a spotlight on Prestige Underwriting, specialists in non-standard home insurance, and introduce their broker development team and regional structure. We also introduce the MGAA members who will be joining us on our stand at BIBA.Read here.

In an era where outsourcing dominates, Travellers is doubling down on a radically different strategy—insourcing. With over 13,000 claims professionals globally and a suite of in-house capabilities that would rival any external consultancy, the insurer is making a clear statement: claims excellence is core to client service, not a bolt-on.

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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has named David Perry, Chief Executive of FSB Insurance Service, as the winner of its 2024 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 […] The post David Perry presented with BIBA’s Francis Perkins Award appeared first on BIBA.

Imagine this: your business is paralysed. A ransomware attack has locked you out of your systems, and the hackers are demanding payment. Do you pay the ransom to restore access — or refuse and risk prolonged downtime, lost data, and reputational damage?It’s a nightmare scenario that’s becoming all too common. Ransomware attacks are rising across all sectors, targeting businesses of every size. And when they strike, decision-makers are often caught in an impossible situation: pay the ransom or explore alternative, often slower, recovery options.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), the ABI, and Flood Re has marked four years since the launch of the Flood Insurance Directory, a collaborative initiative designed to help households in flood-prone areas access suitable insurance. Since its launch in February 2022, the Directory has helped more than 35,000 households search for flood insurance. There […] The post Flood Insurance Directory helps 35,000 households find cover since launch appeared first on BIBA.

Benchmark Report - May 2024

Day 2 of The BIBA Conference 2025 is set to be a showstopper, with boxing icon Anthony Joshua OBE on the Keynote Stage in the morning and legendary football coach Sir Gareth Southgate in the afternoon. Anthony Joshua OBE is a British professional boxer, former 2x Heavyweight World Champion and has an impressive professional boxing […] The post Heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua OBE, to open Day 2 of #BIBA2025 appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has revealed the theme for its 2026 Conference – ‘Time:To’. This theme is all about embracing the present, taking decisive action, and driving meaningful change for your business. Graeme Trudgill, Chief Executive at BIBA, said: “In recent years, The BIBA Conference themes have been reflective or future focused. For […] The post ‘Time:To’ announced as the theme for The BIBA Conference 2026 appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has welcomed the announcement, in the King’s Speech, that a new Enhancing Financial Services Bill and an EU Partnership Bill will be introduced for the 2026/2027 parliamentary session. The Enhancing Financial Services Bill, which BIBA has been calling for as its number one Manifesto issue, is the essential vehicle […] The post BIBA welcomes new Enhancing Financial Services Bill appeared first on BIBA.

Benchmark Report - 2022

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is delighted to announce that the Loss Recovery Product from Lorega will continue to be exclusively offered to BIBA members as one of the BIBA schemes. Lorega are the UK’s leading claims MGA and policyholder claim experts, making sure claims are handled quickly, effectively, and easily through their range […] The post Lorega retains BIBA Loss Recovery Scheme appeared first on BIBA.