The UK insurance market handles premiums in excess of £105.5bn and relies on a dense network of brokers. Within that landscape Biba 2026 takes place from 13 to 14 May 2026 at Manchester Central and targets insurance professionals and intermediaries.
What Biba 2026 represents for the insurance community
The event is organised by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association. BIBA represents around 1,800 regulated firms and more than 100,000 employees and provides technical and regulatory support to brokers. The association also engages with regulators and government on sector policy.
Manchester Central has been confirmed as the venue for 2026, placing Biba 2026 on the calendar for brokers, intermediaries and supplier companies working in general insurance and commercial lines.
Practical details for Biba 2026
Dates 13 and 14 May 2026. Venue Manchester Central. The conference addresses professionals from brokerage firms, insurance carriers and insurtech providers with interests in distribution, compliance and operational solutions.
Key sector figures that frame the conference
BIBA reports that brokers arrange 77 percent of general insurance and 94 percent of commercial insurance in the UK. Those distribution dynamics, together with total premiums of £105.5bn, define the commercial environment that participants will engage with at Biba 2026.
How to prepare B2B prospecting for Biba 2026
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Set measurable goals. Pick 6 to 10 target contacts aligned to your value proposition and rank them by business impact.
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Craft a one-sentence opener that states the problem you solve and a quantifiable benefit. Have a one-page client case ready to share.
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Bring concise technical sheets. Prepare documentation that addresses regulatory considerations and integration points for technical buyers.
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Arrange meetings in advance. Use professional email or LinkedIn to request 20 minute slots and specify the meeting objective.
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Follow up with clear next steps. Send a one-page action plan after each meeting with milestones and a proposed date for the next touchpoint.
Audiences of interest for exhibitors and suppliers
Primary contacts include brokerage firms, underwriting teams, compliance officers and insurtech vendors. Providers of cyber insurance, claims management tools and regulatory compliance solutions will find attendees responsible for procurement and distribution.
Final note and official link
For companies targeting the UK brokerage channel, Biba 2026 is a focused occasion to execute targeted outreach and technical conversations. Official information about the conference and venue arrangements is available at https://www.biba.org.uk/press-releases/the-biba-conference-commits-to-manchester-for-the-next-two-years/.
