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Biba returns to Manchester in 2017
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference will return to Manchester Central for its annual conference next year.
#BibaFever 2016 - The Great Biba Bacon Butty Off
Our intrepid reporters find out which stand has the best butties at Biba 2016
Biba 2016: Chubb to focus on local access to attract independent brokers
Newly merged Chubb will launch around 16 new or enhanced products this year with the company shifting its underwriting proposition to a more local focus.
Covent Bridge completes first UK acquisition
Investigation firm Covent Bridge Group has acquired Surrey-headquartered BDL Investigations, marking its first acquisition in the UK.
Manchester ghostbroker convicted after faking over 150 policies
A ghostbroker who set up more than 150 fraudulent motor policies with Aviva has been caught in Manchester and faces almost two years in jail.
Zurich UK GI 'back in the black’ despite GWP fall
Zurich’s UK General Insurance division reported an 11% fall in gross written premium in the first quarter.
Williams promoted at RSA to group underwriting director
Nathan Williams, chief underwriting officer - Scandinavia at RSA, has been promoted to group underwriting director at the UK-headquartered insurer.
#BibaFever 2016 - Inga Beale on SME
Lloyd's CEO on the challenges brokers face, the importance of SMEs to the market and the EU referendum.
Zurich returns to profit in Q1
Swiss-headquartered Zurich's after tax global profits fell 28% from $1.22bn (£845m) in the first quarter of 2015 to $875m (£607m) in Q1 2016.
#BibaFever 2016 - Brexit or Bremain
Did the debate on the upcoming EU referendum sway any delegates at Biba 2016?
Biba 2016: Brokers should look to industry disruptors to stay ahead
Insurers shouldn't be alone in tackling market disruption, it’s time for brokers to get in on the act, according to Axa Assistance.
#BibaFever 2016 - Who has the go to stand?
According to this year's tagline, Biba 2016 is the "go to place". But whose stand is the go to stand?
Biba 2016: Gordon Brown presents award to industry rising star
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown presented the Young Broker of the Year Award at Biba 2016.
Biba 2016: UK SME business remains key for Lloyd’s, says Inga Beale
Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale, pictured, has told Post SMEs remain an important part of the market’s plans.
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: Motor premiums rise but home rates fall in Q1
Private car premiums rose for the second quarter year, but rates for household insurance fell, according to the latest insurance price index from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Acturis.
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.
Allianz's UK Q1 premiums fall as operating profits climb 43%
Allianz UK saw operating profits climb 43% in the first quarter of 2016 to £47.4m from £33.2m in the same quarter last year.
Allianz sees global profits and revenue fall in Q1
Global insurer Allianz's revenues and profits fell by 6.4% and 3.5% respectively in the first quarter of 2016.