British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Could the Gallagher and PIB deal be back on?
Deputy Editor’s View: Whispers at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference earlier this month suggest Gallagher could be willing to buy PIB again, less than a year after plug was pulled on a deal and the latter refinanced.
Hiscox sees ‘plenty of headroom’ for growth
Hiscox sees “plenty of headroom” for growth across specialist sectors as it pushes to achieve 8% retail growth in 2026, according to chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming.
FCA’s Reynolds outlines insurance priorities
Graeme Reynolds, director of competition and interim director of insurance at the Financial Conduct Authority, takes centre stage in the latest Insurance Post Podcast, setting out the regulator’s key priorities for the market.
Allianz shifts commercial replatforming timeline
The previously announced commercial replatforming of Allianz Commercial’s product suite has had its timeframe readjusted, according to UK markets director Graham Stait.
Intact exploring Hiscox acquisition
Multiple sources have told Insurance Post that Intact is exploring a potential bid for Hiscox as it tries to build out its commercial lines business.
Aviva restructures HNW team following departures
Ann Owen, managing director for Aviva Private Clients has told Insurance Post that, following the departure of three members, they will not be replaced on a like-for-like basis.
TimeTo: Reflect on the 2026 Biba Conference
Content Director’s View: This week a swathe of the UK general insurance sector decamped to Manchester for the annual British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference. Jonathan Swift reflects on some of the themes and talking points of the 2026 iteration.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: IWD marathon; Insurtech UK’s pastries
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Industry welcomes fresh Financial Services Bill
The insurance industry has reacted following the introduction of the Enhancing Financial Services Bill introduced in the King’s Speech yesterday (13 May.)
Regulator interest gives MGAs ‘competitive advantage’
Heightened regulatory interest in the MGA sector could actually help the sector grow, according to Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey.
Throwback Thursday: Biba’s new rules and tidy commercial
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to May 1981 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when the British Insurance Brokers’ Association was changing designations and commercial combined was a hot new thing.
Biba unveils cyber broker directory and ad campaign
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a national advertising campaign focused on cyber insurance alongside a specialist broker directory aimed at helping SMEs improve their resilience.
Burnham drops out of Biba keynote
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has officially dropped out of his planned appearance at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference this week.
FCA outlines how insurers must up their claims game
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned insurers they must improve claims handling standards and consumer understanding of cover following concerns raised in the Which? super-complaint into home and travel insurance.
Why now is the time to introduce a new Financial Services Bill
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers Association, says the time is now for a new Financial Services Bill to help supercharge the broking sector.
Hannah Gurga, ABI and Graeme Trudgill, Biba
As leaders of two of the sector’s most influential trade bodies, Hannah Gurga and Graeme Trudgill have become a formidable dual force shaping how insurance engages with government, regulators and the public.
Jane Kielty, Aon
Jane Kielty, CEO of Aon UK, Ireland and South Africa, is redefining what leadership in insurance looks like in 2026.
Shoib Khan, Prudential Regulation Authority
Shoib Khan, director of insurance supervision for the Prudential Regulation Authority, appears on Insurance Post’s Power List for the first time at a moment when his influence over the sector is particularly acute, as he leads a major stress test of the…
Brokers seek stronger insurer partnerships at Biba
Strengthening partnerships with insurers has emerged as brokers’ top priority ahead of the kick-off of 2026’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester on Wednesday (13 May).
Big Interview: Shoib Khan, Prudential Regulation Authority
As the Prudential Regulation Authority kicks off its first dynamic stress test for general insurance today (5 May), the watchdog’s director of insurance supervision Shoib Khan speaks exclusively to Insurance Post about how it is checking the way insurers…
Will Burnham mount a Johnson-style challenge at Biba?
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will deliver the opening keynote address at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference on Wednesday 13 May.