The value and future of Insurance Brokers
BIBA Anglia & Insurance Institute of Cambridge collaboration 
Thursday 17 September 2026 

This evening brings together a panel of experienced insurance professionals to discuss the issues that matter most to the market right now. The conversation will be structured but informal, hosted in the relaxed surroundings of The Rupert Brooke, a fitting venue for frank and thoughtful discussion.

Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Timings:
17:00 arrival
17:20 Introduction from BIBA Anglia Chair & IIC President
17:30 Panel discussion including Q&A
18:30 Networking with buffet and refreshments
19:30 Close
Location: The Rupert Brooke, first floor,  2 Broadway, Grantchester, CB3 9NQ
Cost: Event is free of charge for BIBA members, however a fee of £20 may be applicable for late cancellation or non-attendance.

Panel themes will cover:

• The value and future of the insurance broker
• Market integrity – standards, conduct and what the profession owes its clients
• Practical client challenges and emerging risk areas
• Q&A

Panel moderated by David Williams – Cambridge CII 

• Laura Hancock - Yutree Managing Director 
• Ryan Donaghue - Brent Insurance and BIBA Anglia Chair 
• Emma Van Vliet, Jensten and Insurance Institute of Cambridge
• Juliet Williams – BIBA Regional Manager

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Articulate the distinct value an independent broker brings over direct or price-comparison routes to market, particularly for complex or changing risk.
• Explain why advice is central to good client outcomes under Consumer Duty, and how brokers evidence that advice.
• Identify the current commercial and regulatory pressures facing the independent broker model, and how the profession is responding.
• Apply at least one practical technique for communicating broker value more effectively to clients and prospects.

*Event filming and photography may take place throughout the event which BIBA may use for future publicity and marketing.

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