A chair for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) will be stepping down from the role, marking changes to the leadership of the association’s Large Brokers’ Advisory Board (LBAB).
Carl Evans, chair of professional risks at Griffiths & Armour, has left the LBAB and vacated his seat on BIBA’s main board. Succeeding him is Alistair Fraser (pictured above), who will assume both positions.
“I am looking forward to working with my fellow board members to help BIBA advise all relevant stakeholders on the key insurance issues facing its members and their customers,” Fraser said. “The role of insurance brokers and the importance of the broking industry is critical in an ever more changing, complicated and risk orientated world.”
Outside of this new role for BIBA, Fraser was named international corporate and commercial leader for Marsh in January. The role gives him oversight of Marsh’s strategy for small and mid-sized businesses across multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Meanwhile, Phil Williams will take over Fraser’s previous role as deputy chair of LBAB. Williams was promoted in late 2024 to group chief commercial officer and managing director of retail at Clear Group.
The current BIBA board comprises three directors, a non-executive chair, a non-executive director, and eight members who lead the organisation’s advisory boards.
BIBA chief executive Graeme Trudgill acknowledged Evans’ contribution over five years as LBAB chair, including during the COVID-19 period, and confirmed that Evans will continue to support BIBA outside a formal board role.
“I have always been proud that our members play such an active role in the governance of BIBA through our Advisory Boards and in our various committees. Having such influential figures as Alistair and Phil join LBAB has been really beneficial, and I am sure they will continue to make a real difference in their new roles,” Trudgill said.
Earlier this year, BIBA launched its annual manifesto, which outlines key priorities for the association, including calls for more proportionate regulation, improved access to insurance, and targeted efforts on areas such as flood risk, cyber coverage, and professional skills development.
The manifesto also emphasises collaboration with government and regulators to address long-term market challenges, aligning with the remit of advisory boards such as LBAB.
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