Biba announces 2024 theme for first conference under Trudgill

Biba has revealed that it will use the theme What’s next? for its 2024 conference.

In a statement released yesterday (12 December 2023), the association said it chose the theme as it was a key question following challenges such as inflation and the increase of new innovations using artificial intelligence (AI).

Biba also said that insurance brokers want to stay ahead of the curve on emerging risks and financial protection and do that by thinking about what to do next.

It came after Biba decided to go with the Rising to the Challenge theme in 2023.

Graeme Trudgill, Biba chief executive, said: “After choosing a reflective theme for last years’ conference, we wanted to look forward this year and support brokers in navigating What’s next? on the horizon.

“At the Biba conference 2024 we will be discussing What’s next? for insurance brokers, from cyber risk and AI to recruiting the next generation of young brokers and the changing political landscape.

”I’m already counting down the days until the Biba conference 2024 and can’t wait to welcome everyone.”

Conference details

The annual Biba conference is one of the largest insurance broking event in the UK, with more than 9,000 attendees and 220 exhibitors, including insurers, service providers, brokers and software houses. 

The 2024 conference will open at 8am on 15 May and will finish at 4pm on 16 May at Manchester Central.

Emma Chapman, Biba conference director, said: “As usual, our seminar sessions will be a deep dive into the critical insurance specific issues including updated regulations, managing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, fair value and underinsurance.

”However, we also have several new features that we’re looking forward to announcing in the New Year that will truly showcase What’s next?