The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has appointed Iain Anderson, founder and former chair of public policy agency H/Advisors Cicero, as a non-executive director on its main board. Anderson will take up the role on September 22, 2025.
Now focused on a portfolio of public, private and third sector roles, Anderson recently led an independent review into government-business relations. His experience spans both policy and corporate engagement, which BIBA said would help strengthen the association's representation of brokers with policymakers and regulators.
BIBA chief executive Graeme Trudgill said Anderson's background in public affairs and his ability to navigate government relations would bring "invaluable insight" to the board. Trudgill noted that this expertise would support BIBA's ongoing work to secure policy outcomes in the interests of its members, who represent more than 100,000 employees across the UK insurance broking sector.
For Anderson, joining BIBA's board is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation he described as "one of the most effective industry bodies in the UK." He said the association’s central role in helping businesses and consumers manage risk, adding that he was keen to support its mission during a period of economic and regulatory change.
BIBA's board is predominantly made up of practising insurance brokers representing different segments of the membership, complemented by independent voices such as Anderson, Jonathan Evans and incoming chair Caroline Barr, who also serve as non-executive directors.
The appointment comes at a time when the insurance broking sector is navigating multiple pressures. BIBA has been an active lobbying force on issues including access to insurance for SMEs, the use of technology in broking, and consumer protection.
Last July, Alistair Fraser assumed the role of chair of BIBA's Large Brokers' Advisory Board (LBAB). Phil Williams, meanwhile, succeeded him in his previous role as deputy chair of the LBAB.
Industry observers said Anderson’s appointment strengthens BIBA’s hand in bridging the gap between the insurance sector and Westminster.
With his track record advising governments and corporates, his presence on the board may help brokers amplify their voice in upcoming debates on regulation, resilience, and the evolving role of intermediaries in the insurance market.
