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The Blog Spot: Facing the challenges of Covid-19
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Following the cancellation of Biba 2020 – a key meeting point for intermediaries - Sian Barton calls on brokers to use the sector’s famous relationships to push through this crisis.
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has cancelled its May conference. An email went out to sponsors and delegates last night (24 March).
I think most of us were expecting this to happen. Indeed, some questioned why the decision didn’t come sooner.
Quite rightly, the trade body is putting the health of its delegates, sponsors and speakers ahead of its financial needs.
I believe it is the right call, given the circumstances that the Covid-19 pandemic has left us fighting, but it
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