Conference
Conference Agenda
The BIBA Conference has a well earned reputation for showcasing the most influential and inspiring speakers found at any insurance event. Please note that the Keynotes and Seminars are only open to those with a Conference and Exhibition ticket. Exhibition only ticket holders will have access to the Fringe Stage.
Seminar and Fringe sessions at The BIBA Conference are CII accredited and count towards your CPD hours.
13 MAY
Wednesday
08:30
Registration & Exhibition opens
Session details:
09:50 - 10:20
Welcome to The BIBA Conference 2026
Keynote
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Graeme Trudgill
Graeme Trudgill
Graeme was appointed CEO in July 2023. Prior to this he was BIBA’s Executive Director for ten years when he joined the main board of BIBA and led the BIBA policy team that incorporates corporate affairs, technical services and communications. He is personally responsible for BIBA’s public affairs lobby with government, has provided written and oral evidence to the House of Commons and the House of Lords and is the author of the annual BIBA manifesto. Prior to joining BIBA Graeme was a general insurance broker between 1989 and 2001. Graeme’s knowledge of insurance and the sector is wide-ranging, and he appears regularly as a source of expertise in the media where he promotes the benefits of using a broker. He sits on the main board of the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office, the Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities: Building Safety Programme Market Assurance Group, the MOD Financial Services Steering Group and the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Society of Insurance Broking, as well as BIBA’s Insurance Brokers’ Standards Committee. He has also participated on the CBI Trade Association Council and Insurance Fraud Taskforce. As a strong advocate of expanding access to insurance, Graeme sits on the Insurance Disability Champion’s Access to Insurance Steering Group and the BIBA Access to Insurance cross-sector committee. Graeme is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner.
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Caroline Barr
Caroline Barr
Caroline has chaired the British Insurance Brokers' Association since January 2026, following six years as its independent Non Executive Director. She is also an iNED on the Board of the Equity Release Council and was, until recently, an iNED on the Board of BlackRock's life company, BlackRock Life Ltd (BLL). An experienced committee chair, she has led BIBA's access to insurance efforts, including as part of the Government's financial inclusion strategy, She was the chair of BLL's Investment Policy Committee, and has been a member of various Audit and Risk Committees. Earlier in her career, Caroline was an army officer, was trained in HR by Ford Motor Company, and worked in both retail and corporate banking. Later, she was a Deputy Director at HM Treasury and has been a member of the Financial Services Consumer Panel. Caroline spends her spare time playing tennis and the piano, and supporting the music in her local church.
Session details:
10:20 - 11:10
Keynote 1
11:25 - 12:05
Seminar 1
12:15 - 12:55
Seminar 2
12:15 - 14:00
Lunch
Lunch is complimentary for all ticket holders.
14:00 - 14:40
Seminar 3
14:55 - 15:00
International Lifetime Achievement Award
15:00 - 15:05
Francis Perkins Award
15:05 - 15:55
The ultimate diary room: a fireside chat with Davina McCall MBE
Keynote Stage, Auditorium
Keynote Stage sponsored by Aviva.

Davina McCall MBE
Davina McCall MBE
The original host of Big Brother, Davina McCall is one of the nation’s most successful TV broadcasters appearing on the hit series Long Lost Family, The Masked Singer, and The Masked Dancer, and the ground-breaking documentaries Sex, Myths and the Menopause and Sex, Mind and the Menopause. Alongside her TV work, she has built a successful fitness empire, which encompasses DVD releases and a range of equipment, and the launch her fitness platform, Own Your Goals. Davina is also a bestselling author. Menopausing considers every aspect of the menopause with candour and rigour to enable women to speak openly and positively about it to feel less alone and more understood. In her book Lessons I've Learned, Davina shares the challenges she has faced and motivates readers find happiness and fulfilment and feel more confident. She has also written the healthy eating books Smart Carbs, Sugar-Free in a Hurry, and 5 Weeks to Sugar-Free. An accomplished and unflappable live presenter Davina has presided over numerous awards, including the BRITs and the BAFTAs and has played a major role in Comic Relief, travelling to Nairobi and Uganda to give front line reports on the charity’s projects in Africa.
Session details:
18:00
Exhibition close
14 MAY
Thursday
09:00
Registration & Exhibition opens
Session details:
09:40 - 09:45
Welcome to Day 2
Session details:
09:45 - 10:35
Keynote 3
10:55 - 11:35
Seminar 4
11:45 - 12:25
Seminar 5
12:00 - 13:45
Lunch
Lunch is complimentary for all ticket holders.
Session details:
13:20 - 14:00
Seminar 6
14:30 - 14:35
The Oliver Rose BIBA Young Broker of the Year Award
14:35 - 15:25
Keynote 4
16:00
Exhibition close
Session details:
Sessions at The BIBA Conference are designed to give information and guidance and we aim to make them as accurate as we can at the time of presentation. However, they may sometimes represent individual views and BIBA cannot guarantee, nor do they accept any responsibility or liability for, the accuracy or completeness of the content or for any loss which may arise from reliance on information contained within these presentations.
Coming soon
It won’t be long until we start announcing the amazing line-up of speakers and who will be taking part in the Seminar and Keynote sessions. Check back here for the updated agenda details once The BIBA Conference 2026 announcements start.
Sponsored by:

Aviva
Aviva are delighted to return as Principal and Keynote sponsor for the 2026 BIBA Conference. Our partnership with BIBA, as with brokers, is central to driving success for customers and the industry. In a fast-changing market, we’re here to help brokers navigate the complexity, seize opportunities, and deliver outstanding outcomes for our shared customers. Together, we’ll keep building a stronger, more resilient broker community and take our partnerships from strength to strength. We know the BIBA team have another fantastic event planned, and we can’t wait to connect with brokers in Manchester next May.

Intact Insurance
Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. For years, we’ve protected businesses and people, adapting to change and navigating uncertainty. Now, as Intact Insurance, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive – so you can move forward with confidence. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, Intact Insurance delivers expert solutions, practical insights, and 24/7 claims support when it matters most. For you, this means fewer roadblocks, quicker decisions, and a partner who understands your world. Intact Insurance – built on experience, driven by values, and here to help you thrive.

Allied World
Allied World is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. Allied World underwriters a diverse portfolio of risks, from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies, and is committed to delivering commercial underwriting expertise, excellent service and responsiveness. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and we benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our capital base is strong, our solutions anticipate rather than react to changing trends, and our teams are focused on establishing long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial.

ARAG
When ARAG UK was founded in 2006, the vision was the same simple yet revolutionary principle expressed by Heinrich Faßbender in 1935:
“To enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights. We remain committed to equal opportunities for all.”
In 2024, DAS UK was integrated into the ARAG family.
Broker & Insurer Products
We provide an innovative and comprehensive range of Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI) products and assistance products to brokers, underwriting agents and insurers.
Our LEI products offer legal protection to business, families, motorists, and landlords. We also sell a range of assistance products including Home Emergency, Landlord Emergency and Motor Breakdown.

AXA
AXA Insurance offers personal and commercial insurance, while AXA XL focuses on P&C and specialty
risks. AXA Health is AXA’s UK health and wellbeing specialist and AXA Partners is a B2B specialist,
providing solutions in assistance services.
Together, we cover individuals and businesses operating in diverse sectors, and distribute our
products through brokers, aggregators, corporate and retail partners and direct to the customer. We
work hard to become a genuine partner to our customers, summed up in our tagline ‘Know You
Can’.
We hope you’ll take the Time:To visit our stand where you can meet the One AXA Team.

Bravo Networks & Geo Underwriting
Bravo Networks is one of the UK’s leading insurance brokerage services providers, bringing together regional, independent brokers as a community. Our core purpose is to help grow, protect and support our members, using our collective strength to help them build long-lasting and meaningful relationships with our panel of Insurer partners. We embrace each members’ uniqueness and have designed a flexible proposition structured around what our members have told us they need for every stage of their business lifecycle.
Geo Underwriting is a specialist MGA offering tailored insurance solutions that cater to clients requiring cover that’s a bit more special. From construction and commercial to agriculture, leisure, marine and protection, Geo’s diverse range of products, housed together with market-leading brands, span multiple business sectors. Offering quality, bespoke products backed by experienced teams providing expert advice, excellent service and A-rated capacity, Geo gives brokers freedom of choice and greater reach within the UK insurance market.

Carpenters Group
Carpenters Group is a leading provider of insurance and legal services, with over 30 years’ experience delivering fully outsourced claims solutions.
Working in partnership with insurers, brokers and managing general agents, we combine deep insurance knowledge with legal expertise to support clients throughout the claims journey.
Our team of around 1,500 colleagues operates from seven locations across the UK, including Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Haywards Heath and Glasgow.
We pride ourselves on long-standing relationships built on trust, quality and innovation. As a technology-driven business, we continually invest in digital solutions to enhance customer experience and streamline processes.
Our services span motor and home claims, legal expenses, serious injury, credit hire and subrogated recovery, supported by a 24/7 FNOL centre.
At Carpenters Group, we are committed to doing the right thing for our clients, colleagues and communities, delivering exceptional outcomes every time.

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Chubb
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide.

Close Brothers
As pioneers with more than 45 years’ experience in insurance premium finance, we continue to deliver award winning support through our strategic drivers of service, expertise and relationships.
Working in partnership with brokers, we offer practical support, unique data and insights, to reinforce business decisions and goals. Our wide range of products help all types of customers pay for their insurance, by spreading the cost over regular fixed monthly payments.
Together, we’ll help you unlock opportunities for your business and customers.

Cowbell Cyber
Coming soon

DUAL
DUAL's strength lies in it's local teams, whose knowledge of their market helps them better understand and meet clients’ needs. As one of the world’s largest MGAs, backed by highly rated insurance and reinsurance capacity providers, providing stability of coverage and unmatched underwriting expertise. With £1bn GWP across 27+ product lines, we’re trusted industry experts with specialist local underwriting experience in a broad range of business lines.
Our entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive profitable growth, reflected in our growing regional presence where there’s clear demand for service-led, solution-orientated capacity. We believe in local trading and have added to our regional footprint with offices in Manchester and Bristol.

Gallagher
Gallagher is one of the UK’s largest insurance brokers — with a UK-wide network of more than 50 branches and well-established specialty London market operations, delivering risk management solutions for corporate, commercial and personal customers.
We’re the broker of choice for more than 720,000 UK and international businesses and work with companies of all sizes — from sole traders, start-ups and SMEs to large businesses and multinationals — across a wide range of industry sectors to minimise their total cost of risk.
Our strong presence in the London market means we can leverage relationships with multiple specialist insurance partners to obtain the most effective cover for clients with large, complex or international needs. Similarly, our regional UK branches enable us to remain embedded in the communities we serve as a trusted advisor, providing local support and insurance solutions to businesses and private clients.
We are also the proud title partner of Premiership Rugby.

LexisNexis
RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more
information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.

Markel
Markel is a leading specialist insurer, serving regional brokers and UK SMEs. We are proud to empower, support and protect over one million UK customers with specialist insurance, tax and legal solutions. We’re specialists and have provided sector-specific solutions for over 30 years. In that time, we've established a strong reputation for technical excellence, product innovation and service excellence to the broking community. Whether it’s access to 24/7 legal advice, tax support or a debt recovery service, we understand the day-to-day challenges facing our customers. We put people first because we believe in the power of relationships and doing what’s right.

Munich Re Specialty
Munich Re Specialty provides specialty insurance solutions across key markets through a mix of technical underwriting, data insights and sector experience. As part of the Munich Re Group, you access strong financial backing and a global network of specialist teams across various regions.
You benefit from clear appetite guidance, responsive underwriters and support on complex risks. Our teams work closely with brokers on a wide range of sectors and lines, including property, casualty, marine, cargo, cyber and more. We focus on practical service, transparent terms and consistent communication.
We work with brokers who want a reliable partner with strong capacity and technical depth. Our aim is to help you place risks, build new products and give your clients support in an evolving risk environment.

Pearson Ham Group
Pearson Ham is a multi-sector pricing consultancy and market leader in provision of market price tracking and insights services to UK insurers and brokers. Operating in Motor, Home, Van, Pet, Travel, and Landlord, our insights are used by 80% of leading insurers active in the price comparison website market.
It uses real consumer profiles to obtain over 670,000 prices every day, available to clients the next day at individual provider and product level. As well as price movements, Pearson Ham provides ‘real time’ information on new product launches, product changes, premium finance, and promotional messaging.
While underwriting performance relies on claims data, it’s crucial that retail trading is supported by an in-depth understanding of competitor strategies. Pearson Ham provides this, enabling its clients to make more informed decisions.

Ryan Specialty
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM): Powering Specialty Solutions
RSUM stands at the forefront of delegated authority underwriting, delivering innovative solutions for niche markets. Our international footprint spans the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, reflecting rapid growth and commitment to meeting client and trading partner needs. Our diverse portfolio of MGAs led by experienced specialists, combines deep market knowledge with agility and precision.
Meet Two RSUM MGAs at BIBA:
- AQUEOUS UNDERWRITING
Award-winning and broker-focused, Aqueous provides SME insurance solutions with speed and simplicity. From Professional Indemnity to tailored SME packages for food, hospitality, and leisure sectors, we offer rapid quote-and-bind, A-rated carriers, and real underwriters delivering reliability.
- SQUARE PEGS
When standard products don’t fit, Square Pegs steps in. We craft bespoke insurance solutions for UK small and micro businesses through a cutting-edge electronic platform that gives brokers instant access to flexible, tailored solutions backed by A-rated insurers.

Verisk
We deliver data enrichment and actionable insights that empower Insurers, Brokers, and MGAs to make confident, informed decisions. Driving growth, reducing risk, and improving customer outcomes across home, commercial, and motor insurance.