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Biba 2011: CEO Galbraith outlines need for client money solution
In his opening address at the British Insurance Brokers' Association 2011 Conference in Manchester, CEO Eric Galbraith, called on HM Treasury and the new Financial Conduct Authority to work together towards delivering the right regulation for insurance…
Biba 2011: Galbraith calls for "proportionate" regulation of brokers
Eric Galbraith has called on HM Treasury and the new Financial Conduct Authority to work together towards delivering the right regulation for insurance brokers.
Biba chairman reveals IIB merger plans at conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have confirmed they are in formal discussions, under heads of agreement, about the two organisations coming together, with an aim to complete discussions by the end of the…
Biba 2011: The IIB/Biba merger in context - more than a coalition of convenience?
With the announcement from British Insurance Brokers’ Association chairman Patrick Smith that the trade body is in talks that could lead to a full merger with the Institute of Insurance Brokers, Jonathan Swift looks at why the move now makes sense.
Crisis Survivor goes into liquidation
Risk management specialist Crisis Survivor has gone into liquidation, four years after its launch.
Biba 2011: A round-up of all the conference news
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference underway in Manchester Post breaks the news as it happens.
Biba 2011: TGSL enters London market
Insurance software house Transactor Global Solutions has confirmed a joint venture with G2 Associates and its formal entry to the London insurance market.
European insurers face investor challenges
While debt capital is in high demand from European issuers, investors face a number of challenges which may impact their willingness to provide funding according to a new research by Fitch Ratings.
Endsleigh faces £30m High Court legal action over claims
Endsleigh faces a £30m High Court showdown with Southern Rock, and Markerstudy, over its alleged failure to provide “technically accurate” claims handling for the two companies.
Biba 2011: CIE consumer guide to be rolled out
A consumer guide giving advice to the public ahead of the launch of the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement was today released at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Aviva, Ecclesiastical and Jubilee unveil online launches
A number of new online initiatives have been unveiled today at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference to help broker either trade or market themselves better.
Biba 2011: Fusion and Oliva to offer SME disaster recovery package
Oliva Underwriting Management and Fusion Insurance Services have both signed agreements with risk mitigation and loss reduction specialists Global Continuity, to embed its disaster recovery solution, Business Assist, into their product suites.
Biba 2011: Catlin targets UK brokers with 'Select' and 'Online'
Catlin has today unveiled a brand new suite of products aimed specifically at UK brokers.
Biba 2011: Trade body renews PI deal and teams up with Jelf
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker panel, and launched a new private medical insurance offering.
Biba 2011: Allianz signs up Olympians for staff and broker engagement programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a sport-related employee and broker engagement programme at this year’s British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference.
European insurers face investor challenges
While debt capital is in high demand from European issuers, investors face a number of challenges which may impact their willingness to provide funding according to a new research by Fitch Ratings.
Axa commercial lines appoints head of strategic relationships
Axa commercial lines has appointed Anne Harrison to the new role of head of strategic relationships.
Ryan Specialty set to swoop for Jubilee
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee is set to be sold to US firm and wholesale broker Ryan Specialty.
AM Best revises BP's captive Jupiter's outlook
AM Best Europe has revised the outlook of Jupiter Insurance to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a".
Biba 2011: My Manchester Q&A - Part Three
The team at Post and Insurance Age will again be publishing a daily at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday.
ITAS Mutua's outlook revised to stable
Fitch Ratings has revised Italian insurer ITAS Mutua's outlook from negative to stable and affirmed its insurer financial strength rating at 'BBB+'.
Biba 2011: Broker e-trading is no longer in the shadows, claims Power Place director
E-trading is no longer in the shadows with more brokers than ever realising the benefits that it can bring to their business.
AM Best revises BP's captive Jupiter's outlook
AM Best Europe has revised the outlook of Jupiter Insurance to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a".
ITAS Mutua's outlook revised to stable
Fitch Ratings has revised Italian insurer ITAS Mutua's outlook from negative to stable and affirmed its insurer financial strength rating at 'BBB+'.