Plan your visit
The Venue
The BIBA Conference is held at Manchester Central which is easy to reach via the city’s extensive multi-modal transport network. With great facilities in the complex and a fantastic range of hotels to suit all budgets within walking distance, it’s a great destination for delegates and exhibitors alike.
Manchester Central Convention Complex,
Petersfield,
M2 3GX
T: (0)161 834 2700
www.manchestercentral.co.uk
Manchester Central is designed for maximum accessibility. For more information click below.
Getting here
We would encourage you where possible to use public transport when attending The BIBA Conference. Manchester Central is in the heart of the City and incredibly easy to get to. However, if you do drive to the event consider a car share scheme.
By rail
Manchester has direct connections to most major UK cities and is just over 2 hours from London. Trains arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where you can get a Metrolink tram to the city centre. Manchester Central is a 20 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi.
Travel time by train to Manchester from:
London: 2h 9m
Birmingham: 1h 30m
Bristol: 2h 59m
Edinburgh: 3h 34m
Glasgow: 3h 16m
Newcastle: 2h 37m
Are you booking train travel for a group of 10 or more?
Avanti and TransPennine offer up to 20% discount for group bookings. Click below for more information. T&Cs apply.
Avanti Group Travel
TransPennine Group Travel
If you’re booking for less than 10 people we have an exclusive discount link for registered #BIBA2025 exhibitors and delegates. These links are for trains from Monday 12th May 2025 to Friday 16th May 2025 on Avanti run trains from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly and TransPennine Express Advance Purchase routes to Manchester Piccadilly. Please check your registration confirmation email for the links or email us here.
By road
If using a sat nav please follow the postcode M2 3GX. There is an NCP (National Car Park) directly below Manchester Central that is open 24 hours a day. Book your parking here.
If you are using the NCP car park underneath Manchester Central please do not leave any valuables in your car. Manchester Central works hard to ensure the venue is as safe and secure as possible. In response to the reported thefts in the NCP car park beneath the venue, they have introduced several measures, alongside working proactively with NCP and Greater Manchester Police to ensure they are addressing the matter. Any possessions left in a vehicle are left entirely at the owner’s risk. BIBA is not liable for any theft by third parties from your vehicle.
By bus or tram
The nearest tram stop to Manchester Central is St Peter’s Square.
Trams run every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don’t need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next tram will be along shortly.
Free Bus
Free Bus services link the city centre’s main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses, all free of charge.
For directions to The BIBA Conference using the tram or bus please click here.
By bike
Important Information
We wanted to let you know that because we are aware of planned demonstrations being staged at Manchester Central once again during The BIBA Conference, we have put additional security measures in place to ease your access to the venue as a precaution.
Any objects or clothing bearing (as shall be determined at BIBA’s reasonable discretion) political statements, objectionable or offensive statements, or commercial identification intended for ‘ambush marketing’;
- Any item which, in the reasonable opinion of BIBA, may pose a hazard to the safe delivery of The BIBA Conference, compromise public safety or cause nuisance or harm to others or be used to sabotage or damage property. Examples of these items would include, but not be limited to, large flags, banners, rattles, fireworks and other explosive devices, flares, pyrotechnics, air horns, musical instruments, klaxons, smoke canisters, spray paint, laser pointers, cooking devices, bicycles, skates, articles which could or might be used as a weapon (including firearms and any sharp or pointed objects such as knives).
If you are found with a prohibited item, this item will be confiscated by authorised personnel and you may be ejected from the Event or refused entry into the Event. The item will be disposed of without compensation unless you return the item to a safe place.
Accommodation
Book your accommodation with our official hotel booking partner, Marketing Manchester. They have a variety of hotel options for all budgets. Click the button below to find out more and book.
BIBA regards the health and safety of everyone attending The BIBA Conference as of paramount importance and work with the venue and our H&S team to implement measures to keep our attendees as safe and comfortable as possible.
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.
CFC
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.