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Biba 2016: Guide for brokers on Insurance Act released
A new guide has been launched for brokers on how operate under the Insurance Act, which comes into force in August.
Biba 2016: Top Biba award goes to joint winners for first time
Bob Nicholls and Ian Raper have been named joint winners of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s top gong for contributions to the organisation.
Biba 2016: LV Broker gets chartered status
LV Broker has been awarded chartered status following formal presentation at Biba 2016 this afternoon (11 May).
Biba 2016: Swinton to open first branch under new structure in June
High-street broker Swinton will open a new branch in Preston on 1 June, which will be the first under its new branch model, Post can reveal.
Biba 2016: Biba ‘on track’ to develop flood insurance scheme for SMEs
A scheme to provide flood cover for most businesses should be launched by autumn this year, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Steve White announced today (11 May).
Biba 2016: Biba forms cyber committee
"Firms of all sizes need to take action" against cyber risks, says the British Insurance Brokers' Association, which is setting up a committee of technical experts to provide its members with guidance on current risks and insurance available.
Biba 2016: Brokers need support for innovation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called for more support for innovation in the insurance broking sector, in response to HM Treasury’s consultation paper on innovation for financial services.
Hong Kong's Nova hires Ben Chung as technical director
Hong Kong-headquartered broker Nova Insurance has appointed Ben Chung in a newly created role as technical director.
Penny Black's guide to the 2016 Biba conference
With many delegates already in Manchester ahead of the 2016 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, one thought it might be worth penning a few thoughts about what Penny will be looking out for at the event to the tune of a few local…
Carole Nash acquires Ageas Retail motorcycle books
Manchester-based insurance broker Carole Nash has reached an agreement to purchase the motorcycle insurance books of Ageas Retail, effective from 1 June.
Blog: What you missed from Biba 2016
Missed out in Manchester? Catch up with all the news and gossip from the 2016 British Insurance Brokers Association with our blog.
FCA bans former broker Terence Joint from 'significant influence functions'
The Financial Conduct Authority has banned former insurance broker Terence Joint in relation to the handling and misapplication of client money between April 2011 and June 2012.
Axa to launch tool to tackle underinsurance in commercial sector
Brokers can more accurately calculate the business interruption risk for commercial clients with a new online calculator from Axa.
C-Suite Broker: Willis Tower Watson's Nicolas Aubert on pushing the London Market forward
Over the years, the London insurance and reinsurance market has faced many challenges and changes, but to date it has successfully navigated these choppy waters.
Insurance Post: May 2016
The news this week, in case you missed it. And introducing our monthly edition.
Quiz of the week - 6 May 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Allianz claims ‘business as usual’ in broker relations following restructure
Allianz said it will aim to forge closer ties with brokers following its restructuring on May 1.
Broker Network to return to role as ‘independent voice’ following partial MBO
Three senior executives appointed to the Broker Network in recent months have been involved in a partial management buyout, with plans to take the network back to its roots.
Enterprise Act to come into force on 4 May 2017
The Enterprise Act was granted Royal Assent yesterday (4 May), with policyholders able to claim damages for the late payment of insurance claims in 12 months' time.
Pre-registration for .insurance domain launches, with ‘very high numbers’ expected
Early registration for the .insurance domain name launched yesterday, via Instra, the corporate domain name retailer subsidiary of CentralNic, with the aim of ensuring online security amid growing levels of cyber threats.
GRP set to make more acquisitions after latest Northern Ireland deal
Global Risk Partners is looking for more regional acquisitions across the country after investing in two brokers in Northern Ireland.
SMEi joint CEOs Jason Gandy and Roger Snowden leave roles
Jason Gandy and Roger Snowden have left their roles as joint CEOs of Marsh-owned SME Insurance, with the former having left the firm altogether.
In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.
Kelly commits to Steadfast until December 2020
Robert Kelly, managing director and CEO of Australian broker network Steadfast, has committed his long term future to the firm.