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Briefing: Biba Conference 2025 facilitates sector futureproofing with tailored events

2025-04-17T07:00:00+01:00By Kelly Ogley

The two-day event is famed for its thought provoking conference agenda and the massive opportunity for networking, however distinct events for women and the younger generation prove that trade association has its eye on the industry’s future

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Briefing: Does Ageas’ purchase of Esure make up for it losing out on DLG?

2025-04-16T09:13:00+01:00By James Cowen

Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected

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Briefing: Ifed showcases suite of enforcement tools and partnerships in fight against fraud

2025-04-10T06:00:00+01:00By Nik Jethwa

City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has appointed a new detective chief inspector – he explains the unit’s activities in Q1 and how collaboration is already working to stamp out insurance fraud

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Opinion: Opportunistic fraud is thorn in sector’s side

2025-04-09T06:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

Processes combating criminal insurance fraud are working well, according to industry experts, but opportunistic fraud is much more problematic due to its roots in genuine claims and policy applications

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Briefing: Young brokers deserve more than a desk and a diary – give them the Biba experience

2025-04-03T11:00:00+01:00By Ajay Mistry

Enabling early career staff to attend industry-wide conferences is not just a ‘nice to have’ option, but an essential part of their development journey into future leaders for our industry

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Briefing: Biba’s conference agenda lands – answers will be sought in sessions

2025-04-02T06:00:00+01:00By Jon Guy

The conference agenda of Biba’s flagship event in May will dive into topics that are at the heart of organisational success or failure – attending brokers will be listening hard to gain business benefits

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Briefing: Consolidation shrinks UK broker volume – but paves way for new talent and insurtech entries

2025-03-27T07:00:00+00:00By Stuart Reid

The number of retail brokers regulated by the FCA has reduced by 46% between 2006 and 2024 – this is leading to new trends and acquisition focuses across UKGI in 2025. However, more M&A is definitely on the cards…

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Briefing: FCA right to put diverse talent attraction onus on employers

2025-03-26T07:00:00+00:00By Kelly Ogley

As an industry, the insurance sector must ditch quotas around diverse hiring and really think about inclusive business strategies – especially in light of the FCA’s decision not to mandate formal D&I requirements

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Briefing: London loses in more ways than one as Matcham departs

2025-03-20T10:00:00+00:00By Jon Guy

The International Underwriting Association confirmed this morning that incumbent chief executive is stepping down from his role

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Briefing: The UK’s unique opportunity to create a world-first ‘insurer of state’

2025-03-19T10:00:00+00:00By Yiannis Kotoulas

Insurtech leader argues that risk management could become ’a proactive and strategic arm of government’ with the right model

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Briefing: What the Aviva and Direct Line mega-deal means for UKGI

2025-03-13T08:00:00+00:00By Matt Scott

Shareholders have approved Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of DLG, and the deal looks set for completion in mid-2025, but what does the acquisition mean for the two businesses? And how will it impact the wider market?

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Opinion: Soft market set to showcase true service standards

2025-03-12T08:45:00+00:00By Katie Scott

Although soft market conditions may make it easier to place risks thanks to confident capacity, challenges remain around broker income and getting clients to trust such fluctuating premium price points

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