Fringe Stage
Every Fringe session provides a valuable opportunity for attendees to delve deeper into various topics and discover new avenues for revenue generation. The Fringe is open to ALL attendees at no extra cost and will add immense value to your overall experience at the Conference.
Seminar and Fringe sessions at The BIBA Conference are CII accredited and count towards your CPD hours.

14 MAY
Wednesday
10:00 - 10:30
Focus on Emerging Threats & the Future of Fraud Prevention
Hosted by RSA
As fraudsters become more sophisticated, the industry must adapt to stay ahead. This session will delve into emerging fraud trends, from AI-driven scams and voice detection fraud to evolving traditional methods. We’ll explore how brokers and insurers can strengthen their defences through greater collaboration, trend-sharing, and data-driven insights. A key focus will be on breaking down barriers, enhancing broker collaboration, and using education and storytelling to share real-world fraud prevention strategies. With fraud posing a direct threat to business growth, join us for an insightful discussion on the latest threats and how industry cooperation can help safeguard the future of broking.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:
- Identify three current fraud tactics impacting brokers—including AI-enabled scams and voice manipulation—and understand how they differ from traditional threats.
- Recognise practical ways brokers can collaborate with insurers to reduce fraud exposure across their client base.
- Apply insights from real-life fraud case study to spot early warning signs and strengthen fraud prevention practices in their own business.
- Understand how sharing intelligence and adopting simple communication strategies with clients can reduce vulnerability and build broker trust.

Adele Sumer
Adele Sumer
Head of Counter Fraud Strategy & Financial Crime
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11:00 - 11:30
Partnership & performance with Markel and Alistair Brownlee
Hosted by Markel
In today’s competitive marketplace, brokers need to offer more than just insurance products - they need to become trusted partners who provide holistic support to their clients. Join Jo Sykes (Markel) and special guest Alistair Brownlee to unravel the secrets to a long-lasting partnership.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:
Explain the key components and attributes of building sustainable partnerships.
Describe how a people-first approach can positively impact relationships.
Identify how Markel’s range of services can help brokers become indispensable partners.
Produce strategies to nurture trust, teamwork, and support systems in achieving success.
Summarise how Markel’s relationship with the Brownlee Foundation is driving a force for ‘good’.

Jo Sykes
Jo Sykes
Divisional Director, Broker & ATE UK, Markel UK
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Alistair Brownlee
Alistair Brownlee
Olympic Champion
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12:00 - 12:30
Empowering UK & EU Intermediaries: Take Back Control of Capacity through Carrier Protected Cell Ownership
Hosted by Finance Malta
As regulatory demands intensify and carrier capacity tightens, intermediaries—particularly MGAs and scheme brokers—are increasingly re-evaluating their business models and reliance on traditional insurers. This session explores how UK and EU-based intermediaries can strategically leverage Protected Cell Companies (PCCs) to launch their own EU and UK-admitted insurance vehicles. With reduced capital and setup costs, PCC cells offer the agility to retain underwriting profits, write directly across borders, and gain independence from traditional carrier bottlenecks. Brokers can also help their larger clients—who are seeking more control over their risk financing—to do the same via captive cells. Brokers are uniquely placed to guide and service these client-owned cells, creating new revenue streams and stickier client relationships. Join us to discover how PCC structures can redefine your capacity strategy and unlock a future of sustainable growth.
By the end of this session delegates should be able to:
- Understand PCC Structures: Gain insight into how Protected Cell Companies operate and how they differ from standalone insurers or traditional captives.
- Explore Direct EU & UK Market Access: Learn how UK intermediaries can write directly in the EU post-Brexit—and vice versa—without fronting partners.
- Unlock Capital & Cost Efficiencies: Discover how PCCs reduce capital, compliance, and time-to-market barriers for owning capacity.
- Control Capacity & Retain Profits: Understand how intermediaries can retain underwriting profits and build a sustainable business model beyond commissions.
- Enable Client Captives: Understand how brokers can help larger clients establish captive cells—offering value-added services and deeper advisory relationships.
- Evaluate Use Cases & Entry Routes: Hear real-world examples of MGAs, InsurTechs, and brokers that transformed their risk strategy through PCC cell ownership—starting small, iterating, and scaling.

Ian-Edward Stafrace
Ian-Edward Stafrace
Chief Strategy Officer, Atlas Insurance PCC
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Michael Whitfield
Michael Whitfield
Head of UK Business Relationships, Atlas Insurance PCC
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13:00 - 13:30
AI in broking: What's the size of the prize, and who's doing what?
Hosted by Open GI
Artificial intelligence is on the cusp of changing the world and brokers who fail to seize the opportunities it offers could find themselves left behind in the race to win high quality customers and become more efficient. Open GI’s expert session offers the opportunity to benchmark your own business against other brokers and will share exclusive data about how brokers are already using artificial intelligence to grow. Our specialists will investigate the opportunity AI affords insurance brokers and the discussion will explore just how technology partners can support brokers to use AI to write more and better business.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:
- Describe the different uses of AI in insurance brokerages
- Benchmark their current usage against that of their peers
- Explain how brokers can work with technology partners to use AI as a business growth tool

Peter Hunter
Peter Hunter
Head of Research and Development, Open GI
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Ben Legg
Ben Legg
Chief Product Officer, Open GI
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14:00 - 14:30
Thinking like a threat actor: Inside the mind of a cyber criminal
Hosted by Chubb
In this informative session, we explore the different types of threat actors and their various motivations. We put the audience in the shoes of the criminal and look at how and why cyber criminals target different industries and the pathways criminals follow to carry out an attack. We’ll use interactive elements to challenge the audience on how a threat actor might turn initial access into a full-blown attack and how they remain successful and undetected. By demystifying these steps, we’ll explore how cyber defence can protect environments and counteract threat actor activity.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to
- Gain a high-level understanding of how cyber criminals identify victims and mount attacks
- Gain advice on top security improvements and recommendations that can protect your client’s organisation

Leon Adeyemi
Leon Adeyemi
Head of Cyber for UK & Ireland, Chubb
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Ted Cowell
Ted Cowell
Head of Cyber, UK at S-RM
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Ailsa Wood
Ailsa Wood
Senior Technical Lead, Incident Response at S-RM
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15:00 - 15:30
Simplify business travel to support your people and strengthen business
Hosted by Corporate Traveller
What's the point in booking travel with a corporate travel agent? Gary James from Corporate Traveller designs travel programmes that put people first, helping businesses create travel experiences that boost productivity and retention.
By attending this presentation delegates will learn:
- Why looking after your travellers mean they stay with you longer
- How to balance loyalty perks with preferred rates (keeping both your people and finance team happy)
- What TMCs deliver beyond bookings (think duty of care for your workforce)
- How to create travel programmes that work for busy professionals

Gary James
Gary James
Head of Sales, Corporate Traveller UK
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16:00 - 16:30
Enhancing Broker Engagement Through Underwriting and Pricing Transformation
Hosted by hyperexponential
In an increasingly competitive insurance landscape, underwriting teams must balance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance while delivering exceptional service. This session explores how streamlining underwriting processes accelerates decision-making, how enhanced insights and analytics foster stronger broker-underwriter relationships, and how best practices ensure governance adherence without sacrificing speed. We’ll also examine how AI-driven submission ingestion is transforming broker-underwriter workflows, enabling faster data processing and improved decision-making. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to refine workflows, leverage data for smarter risk assessments, and implement policies that enhance both accuracy and agility.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:
Improve efficiency through streamlined underwriting and pricing.
Leverage analytics to enhance broker interactions.
Ensure accuracy and compliance without slowing processes.
Strengthen broker relationships with data-driven insights.
Utilise AI to streamline submission ingestion, improving broker-underwriter workflows.

Tom Chamberlain
Tom Chamberlain
Chief Customer Officer, hyperexponential
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Josef Schindler
Josef Schindler
Value Consulting Manager, hyperexponential
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15 MAY
Thursday
10:00 - 10:30
Guernsey re/insurance vehicles in action – real life examples
Hosted by Guernsey Finance
This session will put Guernsey's re/insurance vehicles into context using real life case studies. Speakers Jody Bisson, Director of WTW Management Guernsey, and Richard Paris-Smith, Client Service Leader at Strategic Risk Solutions, will demonstrate how vehicles in Guernsey are helping brokers, MGAs and their clients to optimise their insurance offering and capacity. They will illustrate the rationale behind setting up entities such as captive companies or PCC cells in Guernsey, explain the range of options available and run through the practical considerations that come with these vehicles.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:
Illustrate the rationale and potential benefits of setting up an insurance or reinsurance entity (such as a captive company or PCC cell) in Guernsey
Explain the range of options available for brokers/MGAs and their clients
Understand the practical considerations that need to be addressed

Jodie Bisson
Jodie Bisson
Director, Guernsey Finance
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Richard Paris-Smith
Richard Paris-Smith
Client Service Leader, Guernsey Finance
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11:00 - 11:30
Future-Ready Brokers: Curiosity, Insights and Staying Ahead
Hosted by EDII
The most successful brokers don’t just react to change - they anticipate it. This session explores two essential skills for future-ready brokers: curiosity and insights. In just 30 minutes, we’ll break down why these skills matter and how they can give brokers an edge in an increasingly digital and client-driven world. Expect a fast-paced, engaging session with insights from Caroline Bedford, CEO of EDII, the Insurance Skills Accelerator. You’ll walk away pondering a new way of thinking and some actionable steps to stay ahead in the industry.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:
- Understand why curiosity and insights are essential for future success
- Gain fresh perspectives on how to spot opportunities and stay ahead of client needs
- Learn simple, practical ways to apply these skills in day-to-day work
- Explain how an active cyber insurance approach can help to mitigate the risk and impact of cyber crime

Caroline Bedford
Caroline Bedford
CEO, EDII
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Jasmine Shell
Jasmine Shell
Innovation Manager, EDII
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13:00 - 13:30
Mastering the art of influence – winning clients in 2025
Hosted by CII
In a competitive business landscape, brokers must distinguish themselves to win and retain clients. This session explores the unique value brokers bring to customer outcomes and how they can effectively sell themselves as trusted partners. We will discuss the importance of focusing on insurance as a tool for client growth, protection against external shocks, and enhancing competitiveness in hiring, rather than just a grudge purchase. The session will also cover strategies for generating leads that foster long-term relationships, emphasising trust and relationship management.
By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:
Understand the unique value brokers bring to customer outcomes.
Learn strategies to position brokers as trusted partners.
Explore methods to sell insurance as a tool for client growth and protection.
Discover techniques for generating leads that result in long-term relationships.
Gain insights into effective trust and relationship management.

Laura Hancock
Laura Hancock
Managing Director, Yutree
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Lea Cheesbrough
Lea Cheesbrough
CEO, Movo Partnership
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Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller
Sales Director, Partners&
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James Allotey
James Allotey
Business Development Manager, WTW
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The Fringe Stage sessions are hosted by exhibiting companies and 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 2024 announcements start.
Sponsored by:

Aviva
At Aviva we help our 19.6 million customers make the most out of life, plan for the future and have the confidence that if things go wrong, we’ll be there to put it right. We’ve been taking care of people for more than 325 years, in 2023, we paid £25.6 billion in claims and benefits to our customers. Powered by our broker partnerships, we’re committed to helping you and your clients meet the demands of the ever-changing insurance landscape. It’s always been our goal to stand alongside you, whatever the challenges. We’re here for you, and with our sharpened focus on service excellence, an expanded appetite, a bolstered team of talent, and continuous investments in our infrastructure, we’ve never been better positioned to help you move forward, wherever you want to go. We’re proud to continue our support of the BIBA Conference for 2025 as Principal Sponsor, and look forward to seeing you in May to share how we can go even further for you and your clients this year. It takes a partnership. It takes Aviva.
Stand C20

RSA
RSA’s heritage as one of the world’s longest-serving general insurance companies offers stability, knowledge and experience for our diverse customers and broker partners. Since becoming part of Intact Financial Corporation, we have built upon these solid foundations and focused upon the future, where outperformance will be achieved through our core values of integrity, respect, excellence and generosity and ensuring we remain customer-driven in everything we do. Our customers are our biggest advocates, therefore a core pillar of our Commercial strategy is to improve experience with optimised service levels, claims provision and product quality.
Stand E10

Ardonagh Advisory

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 wish everyone a successful conference and look forward to working with you.

Carpenters Group
Established in 1994, Carpenters Group is the UK’s leading provider of insurance and legal services.
Our family heritage and long-standing relationships are a testament to the quality of our service, maintaining an agile small firm mindset while handling a high volume of claims.
With over 30 years of experience, our growing team of around 1,500 colleagues, partner with insurers, brokers and MGA’s to deliver comprehensive claims solutions. At Carpenters Group, we focus on the customer and ensuring their claims journey consistently exceeds expectations.
We operate across the UK from seven locations: Liverpool, Birkenhead, Leeds, Haywards Heath,
Manchester and Glasgow.
Stand F48

CFC
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today’s most critical business risks. Headquartered in London with offices across Europe, USA and Australia, CFC has over 1000 employees and is trusted by more than 150,000 businesses in 90 countries. You can learn more at cfc.com and LinkedIn or visit the CFC team at BIBA! We’ll be on stand B18 and the Cyber Hub throughout the entire conference!
Stand B18

Close Brothers
With over 45 years of experience, we’re a leading provider of premium finance in the UK, dedicated to putting our brokers and their customers first. Working in partnership with brokers, we offer practical support, unique data, and insights, to unlock opportunities for you and your customers. Our wide range of products help all types of customers pay for their insurance, by spreading the cost over regular fixed monthly payments. Come and speak to us about how we can help you to reach your premium finance potential.
Stand D30

Cowbell
Cowbell is a cyber insurance provider for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-market businesses with up to £1 billion in turnover.
We harness the power of technology, data, and AI to provide businesses with advanced warnings of cyber risks. Our AI-powered platform assesses cyber risks in real-time, enabling our broker partners to customise quotes and deliver clear, easy-to-understand policies for their clients.
Policyholders benefit from hands-on support before, during, and after a cyber event. This includes cyber risk consultations with our Cybersecurity Resources team, real-time security recommendations, personalised risk assessments, micro penetration testing, free cybersecurity awareness training for all employees throughout the first policy year, and dedicated in-house claims support.
Stand F32

DUAL
DUAL is a different kind of underwriting agency. We believe people and relationships are what matters most. Building strong relationships with our brokers is at the heart of our people-first approach. This drives collaboration with the ultimate goal of delivering solutions that help meet the needs of our brokers, their clients and our strategic partners. In fact, for more than 25 years, DUAL has built a reputation as trusted industry experts with specialist underwriting knowledge and experience across a broad range of business lines. We provide products and services that work for you, delivered by some of the best underwriters in the market.
Stand B11

Ecclesiastical
Our specialist approach and charitable purpose is what makes us unique.
We’re a forward-thinking organisation which has built a best-in-class reputation of being one of the most trusted specialist insurers for our ability to cover complex risks.
With significant capacity in insurance solutions, backed by an award-winning claims and risk management expertise, we’ve grown and entered new markets. And with your support, we aim to double in size to give back more.
Proudly part of the Benefact Group, we give all available profits to charity, and plan to donate £250m by the end of 2025 through our ‘Movement for Good’.
Visit us on stand C40 to learn more and nominate your favourite charity for a chance to win a
donation!
Art & Private Client |Charity | Care | Education | Faith | Heritage | Leisure | Office Professions |
Real Estate | Schemes
Stand C40

Gallagher
Gallagher is a leading global insurance, risk management and consulting services company which supports clients in more than 130 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. In the UK Gallagher has more than 7,000 employees specialising in risk management, and insurance solutions, for corporate, commercial and personal customers. Through a regional network of branches based in communities across the UK, and its specialty London market operations, Gallagher offers tailored insurance programmes and coverage for both UK and international clients. It is also one of the UK’s leading employee benefit and reward, employee communication and financial planning consultancies and is dedicated to providing local service and support to businesses, backed up by national industry specialism and global reach.
Stand B10

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a leading provider of data and advanced analytics solutions, helping leading insurance companies automate and improve critical business processes, reduce expenses, combat fraud and gain pivotal insights to differentiate and deliver higher levels of customer experience across multiple lines of business.
Stand D40

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 and R&D 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.
Stand B2

Mission Underwriters
With 28 MGAs across the US, UK, and Europe, we offer unparalleled access to targeted lines of business backed by guaranteed A- rated, 5-year capacity. By investing in elite underwriters and transforming their expertise into thriving, independent MGAs, Mission creates unique opportunities for brokers to grow their business. Our approach combines startup agility with established backing, giving you direct access to specialised insurance solutions your clients need. Our streamlined platform ensures quick response times and efficient placement. Partner with Mission's MGAs and experience excellence without compromise – where exceptional underwriting meets unmatched service delivery. Mission MGAs think differently. Meet with us and build partnerships that drive growth.
Stand D28

Munich Re Specialty
Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets combines specialty expertise, capabilities, and products to offer partners and customers access to a wide range of specialty insurance solutions and services. When partnering and working with Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets you gain a dedicated partner committed to understanding your needs and delivering a tailored solution. You also benefit from claims, underwriting, and risk management services powered by a network of trusted advisors across the globe. Thanks to Munich Re’s renowned stability, robust financial backing, and dedication to the industry, we provide a wide-range of solutions and services worldwide to cater to diverse client needs.

Pearson Ham Group
Pearson Ham Group is a specialist pricing consultancy helping clients improve performance through better pricing decisions. Our team brings real industry experience with consulting expertise to deliver successful outcomes for clients. In the competitive UK insurance sector, agility is paramount,
and our insurance price tracker provides daily, actionable data on market and competitor pricing and its impact on your performance. By running daily quotes on the major UK price comparison
websites, we enable clients to track market movements and respond quickly to changes. Core
premium is just one element influencing customer choice, and we can provide insights on related
elements of the proposition such as compulsory excess, ancillary pricing, and premium finance
architecture. Our benchmarking reports deliver detailed analyses of competitor strategies in these
areas, equipping you with the insights needed to optimise your approach. Partner with Pearson Ham
Group to stay ahead in a dynamic market and achieve a competitive advantage through more
informed decisions. 80% of top UK insurers rely on our insights, can you afford not to?
Stand G55

Verisk
Verisk is a strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. We help (re)insurers, brokers, and MGAs make more informed decisions across underwriting, policy admin, and claims. Our underwriting solutions help you make faster and more accurate decisions for home, commercial, motor, health, and travel insurance through real-time data enrichment, property attributes, perils models, vehicle information, and medical risk assessment tools. Built for automation and e-commerce, our Ignite policy admin solution offers a complete back and front office system for insurance businesses: prospect capture, new business, MTAs, cancellations, renewals, ratings, document production, payments, buying online, and integrated accounts. Our fraud detection and claims solutions enhance efficiency, minimise expenses, and expedite claims processing for property, motor, and personal injury claims.
Stand D48