To provide a sneak preview of the 2023 BIBA event, the head of conference, Emma Chapman, discusses some of the themes and activities that can be expected this year.

In this discussion with John Nutter, Learning & Development Manager, Aviva we discuss broker market talent, business appeal and how Aviva can support brokers. <p>People Page: <a href="https://connect.avivab2b.co.uk/broker/resources/business-support/people/" title="People Page" alt="People Page" target="_blank" style="padding-top: 5px; font-size: 14px; color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">Aviva Broker: People - Aviva - Aviva (avivab2b.co.uk)</a><br /><br /></p> <p>Email for L&D Team:

In this update Beat Capital Partners launches a specialist energy business, Arch Insurance promotes Jason Page to Head of Marine Hull & War and BMS, an independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker has agreed to acquire a majority share in Berns Brett Masaood (BBM).

Clearspeed’s general manager EMEA & APAC talks through how the cost of living crisis is impacting on fraudulent insurance claims. Manjit Rana also discusses why insurtechs need a change in mindset as investor capital begins to dry up.

Guidewire’s global digital leader outlines why engagement, intelligence and pace are the three dimensions of building a true digital culture.

In this discussion Justin Linney, Head of Risk Management, Mid Market at Aviva and Will Scobie, Managing Director, Horizonscan, cover supply chains, brokers and the forecast for the future.

Targeting students and renters via insurance products with an ethical tilt. Chris Frogner, COO and co-founder of Arma Karma talks through the business plan.

Claims Technology co-founder Michael Lewis discusses the latest developments in automated claims processing.

How satellites are being used to chart the scale and scope of catastrophes from floods to wildfires. Stephen Lathrope, global head of insurance at ICEYE talks through the implications for parametric insurance.

In this update Azur Group agrees the terms of a management buyout, Hiscox chairman will step down later this year and parametric insurance solutions will become more widely adopted for agriculture and natural catastrophe risks.