BIBA 2025 is in sight. The stand is ready. The merchandise has arrived. The literature is printed. The drinks and snacks ordered. The goody bags are packed. We’re ready to embrace ‘A New Era.’
In our graduate era
Mentoring and training are essential to attracting new talent to the insurance industry. Graduate Training Programme has enjoyed tremendous success including Joe Hignett who was promoted to Underwriter in August 2024 – the quickest promotion in Irwell’s 30-year history!
Our Graduate Training Programme sends a clear message to those interested in a career in finance – we believe in you, we see your potential and we will support your ambitions. We want you to be part of Irwell’s journey for the long haul.
This belief turns a job into a rewarding career.
But we couldn’t do it without support from the ABI, MGAA, CII and BIBA.
All these institutions provide first-class training, resources and networking opportunities to create the next generation of insurance experts who will shape and shake up our sector.
Attending events such as BIBA gives a true appreciation of the vast and varied opportunities in the insurance sector. It allows the next generation to be connected, curious and committed to creating the next era of broking, underwriting, claims, risk and compliance.
Yes, the BIBA goody bags are great but the connections, insights and industry stalwarts you will meet are even better!
What does this ‘new era’ mean to our two new underwriting graduates Annie Chapman and Cameron Price who are attending BIBA 2025 for the first time?
We find out what they hope to get out of this prestigious event (apart from the BIBA goody bags!) with 3 quick questions:
- What do you plan to ask brokers at the Biba Conference 2025?
- What highlights will you be telling them about Irwell?
- The theme for the conference this year is A NEW ERA. What do you hope this new era looks like?
Annie Chapman
- I’d be interested to find out if they have seen any interesting trends or gaps in cover emerging in the market. At Irwell, we are all about innovation and providing specialist cover that may not be readily available for some higher risk or niche sectors.
- I’ll be sharing our plans to grow the business through new products. For example, we have just launched Officers’ Legal Protection which provides legal expenses for serving officers and their families.
- I hope this new era brings better use of insightful data so we can focus on understanding risks and supporting clients with the right products. Improved automation will hopefully speed up decision-making and reduce admin!
Cameron Price
- I’m really interested to find out how brokers see advancements in technology and AI impacting their brokerage and the wider insurance sector in the future.
- This year AM Best revised its outlook from stable to positive for our Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating. Our next focus is working towards getting an AM Best rating A in the near future. I think that’s worth shouting about!
- In the new era I would like to see the industry embracing digital innovation in order to serve customers in a more personalised and efficient way. I also hope it brings a stronger collaboration across sectors – where insurers, coverholders, brokers, tech firms and regulators work together to build resilience for the insurance sector – and make it more appealing to people who may not have ever considered a career in insurance.