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We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 40th annual BIBA Journalist and Media Awards 2022. Scoop of the Year Award Adam McNestrie Insurance Insider Catrin Shi Insurance Insider Edmund Tirbutt Mail On Sunday Harry Curtis Insurance Post Jen Frost Insurance Post Pamela Kokoszka Insurance Post Rachel Dalton Insurance Insider Rebecca Hancock The Insurer […] The post BIBA JOURNALIST AND MEDIA AWARDS 2022 – SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED appeared first on BIBA.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has named Samantha Lowry, Commercial Team Leader, of Gallagher, as its young broker of the year 2025. The two runners-up from a field of exceptionally high quality were George Faulkner, Managing Director, of Merlin Insurance Brokers and Rob Nicholls, Regional Development Director of Everywhen. The award recognises the performance, contribution […] The post Samantha Lowry named the Oliver Rose BIBA Young Broker of the Year 2025 appeared first on BIBA.

In this issue of The Voice, we highlight key developments across the MGA community, from Broker Exchange London bringing MGAs and brokers together, to insights from our MGA Claims Conference on AI, talent and claims excellence. We also feature member and sponsor contributions, update you on the Next Gen Mentorship Scheme and the launch of FASE, share the latest MGAA Conversations episodes, and include compliance updates from ICSR (UK) and Sicsic Advisory (ROI). You’ll also find new member resources to support your success, along with key dates for your 2026 diary.

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We’re living in times that are ripe for financial crime. The strains of the current macroeconomic environment can drive people to take money that isn’t theirs - and advances in technology are providing them with ever-expanding ways to do so.

Cyber attacks on SMEs are rising sharply, yet many brokers find it difficult to convince clients that cyber insurance is a must-have. We sat down with Andrew Martin, our CEO, to talk about the top objections brokers hear from SME clients and how to handle them with confidence.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has made some changes to its Main Board. The BIBA members that sit on the Main Board serve an initial period of three years as Chair of one of the Advisory Boards feeding in insight and opinion from a broad representation of brokers to help shape the Association’s direction. Having […] The post Facing the future with new Main Board members appeared first on BIBA.

Before entering into any long-term commitment, it’s important to understand your partner. That’s the spirit driving the schemes business at Travelers and how the company works with brokers and MGAs to develop new schemes propositions together.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is pleased to welcome Markel as an official partner. Markel, a specialist and five-star rated insurer1, serves UK regional brokers with tailored insurance solutions.  With over 90 years of industry experience, Markel protects and empowers more than one million UK customers through its comprehensive insurance, tax, and legal services. […] The post BIBA welcomes Markel as a Partner appeared first on BIBA.

In this issue of The Voice, we bring together the latest insights and updates from across the MGA community as we kick off 2026. We share highlights from the MGAA AGM and outline key priorities for the year ahead, alongside updates from our Programme of Learning & Insights designed to support member development and market engagement.