The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is pleased to welcome Markel as an official partner.
Markel, a specialist and five-star rated insurer1, serves UK regional brokers with tailored insurance solutions. With over 90 years of industry experience, Markel protects and empowers more than one million UK customers through its comprehensive insurance, tax, and legal services.
In addition, Markel will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the BIBA conference, taking place on May 14-15 in Manchester. They also hosted the BIBA Conference theme launch event at their London office in December, where the 2025 conference theme, “A New Era,” was unveiled.
Graeme Trudgill, BIBA Chief Executive, “Markel has been a valued supporter of BIBA for many years, so formalising our collaboration as an official partner is a natural next step. Our members already benefit from the BIBA facility, provided by Markel, that includes a 24/7 business and legal helpline, a tax and VAT helpline, and access to Markel’s Business Hub – all invaluable resources for our members. We are excited to explore new opportunities to further strengthen our partnership.
Simon Johnston, Markel’s UK marketing director, added, “We are proud to partner with BIBA, an influential industry body that plays a vital role in supporting brokers across the UK. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing exceptional value and support to brokers, helping them navigate the evolving needs of their clients. Together, we aim to enhance the resources available to brokers, ensuring they continue to thrive in a rapidly changing market.”
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- Five-star rated insurer by Insurance Times
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4. 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 around 1800 regulated firms, employing more than 120,000 people.
General insurance brokers contribute 1% of GDP to the UK economy; they arrange 77% of all general insurance with a premium totalling £105.5bn and 94% of all commercial insurance business.
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.