The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has named Tom Luckham of Insurance Post as the 2026 BIBA Journalist of the Year at its annual Journalist & Media Awards.
In their 44th year, the Association’s prestigious awards recognise the important role of the media in increasing the understanding of insurance and insurance broking.
Congratulating Tom, BIBA’s CEO Graeme Trudgill said: “Tom stood out from the very beginning. Across just two entries in highly competitive categories he achieved an exceptional result, securing wins in each. This success is a testament to his outstanding skill as a journalist, sharp insight, and deep understanding of the sector.”
Graeme continued: “The judges were unanimous in their praise, highlighting not only the quality and clarity of Tom’s writing, but also the genuine relevance to the broking community. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Tom only began writing on insurance in 2023.”
The Publication of the Year was awarded to Insurance Insider. Its journalists were judged to write excellent articles displaying extensive, in-depth knowledge and understanding about their specialist subject.
2026 Winners
- Best Investigation Award
Highly Commended: Emma Hughes, Insurance Post
Winner: Rachel Dalton, Insurance Insider
- Best Interview/Profile Award
Highly Commended: Damisola Sulaiman, Insurance Post
Winner: Tom Luckham, Insurance Post
- Best Consumer or Business Award
Winner: Sally Hamilton, The Daily Telegraph
- Best Thought Leadership Award
Highly Commended: Katie Scott, Insurance Times
Winner: Rachel Dalton, Insurance Insider
- London or International Award
Winner: Rebecca Perkins, Insurance Insider
- Best Trade Award
Highly Commended: James Cowen, Insurance Times
Winner: Marcel Le Gouais, Insurance Insider
- Best National Award
Highly Commended: Faith Archer, The Daily Telegraph
Winner: Jack Simpson, The Times
- Best Digital or Broadcast Award
Winner: Emma Hughes, Insurance Post
- Best Innovation Award
Highly Commended: Yiannis Kotoulas, Insurance Times
Winner: Tom Luckham, Insurance Post - Most Promising Newcomer Award
Highly Commended: Harriet Scott, Insurance Times
Winner: Harry McNeil, Insurance Times
- Scoop of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Emmanuel Kenning, Insurance Age
Winner: Abbie Day, Insurance Insider
- Best Personal Finance Award
Highly Commended: Adele Cooke, The Sun
Winner: Victoria Shaw, Press Association
- Best Publication Award
Winner: Insurance Insider
- BIBA Journalist of the Year
Winner: Tom Luckham, Insurance Post
Judges
Shortlisted entries are judged by a panel of independent judges from the broking sector.
- Nick Hobbs, Former Chief Distribution Officer, Allianz Commercial and Former Chairman, Allianz Engineering Inspection Services Ltd
- Lisa Sturley, Head of Department Insurance Division, FCA
- Caroline Barr, BIBA Chair
- Ken Norgrove, Chief Executive, UK & International, Intact Insurance
- Catherine Marshall, Director of Syndicate Performance and Claims, Lloyd’s of London
- Michael Rea, Chief Executive, Gallagher UK & Ireland
- Iain Anderson, Non-Executive Director
- Michelle Taylor, Broker Distribution Director, Aviva UK & Ireland
- Alistair Fraser, Corporate & Commercial International Leader, Marsh
- Eddy Castles, Managing Director, WTW
- Sarah Chadburn, Director, One Call Insurance Services Ltd
- Emma Chapman, Conference Director, BIBA
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- About the British Insurance Brokers’ Association
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is the UK’s leading general insurance intermediary organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers.
BIBA membership includes more than 1,700 regulated firms, employing over 130,000 people across the UK.
General insurance brokers contribute £26.1bn to the UK economy and arrange £150bn of general insurance premiums – over 5% of UK GDP.
Insurance brokers put their customers’ interests first, providing advice, access to suitable insurance protection and risk management.
BIBA receives hundreds of thousands of enquiries per year to its Find Insurance Services, online and via the telephone, which are directed to insurance broking firms.
BIBA is the voice of the sector advising members, Government, regulators, consumer bodies and other stakeholders on key insurance issues.
