British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Trade Voice: Biba’s David Sparkes on why ‘duty’ is an interesting word
David Sparkes, head of compliance and training at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, asks whether the regulator is fulfilling its duty ahead of the looming Consumer Duty deadline.
Big Interview: Ecclesiastical’s Richard Coleman
Richard Coleman, managing director of Ecclesiastical, shares his growth plans for the provider and how the insurer’s reach is going far beyond protecting the steeples of this land.
Biba insists regulators cannot mark their own homework
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for greater external scrutiny of the cost benefit analyses produced by regulators when they introduce new rules for the sector.
Trudgill takes CEO role at Biba
Graeme Trudgill, executive director at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, has been appointed CEO, replacing Steve White.
Big Interview: Aon and Biba’s Jane Kielty
Jane Kielty, head of commercial risk at Aon and deputy chair of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, catches up with Scott McGee about her view on the future of commercial insurance, and how being ejected from her previous career got her thinking…
Lloyd’s former broker Terry Wellard dies
Terry Wellard, the longest-serving chairman of the LIBC Motor Executive Committee, has died aged 82.
Cancer charity slams travel insurers over ‘unfair’ pricing
A Hampshire-based cancer charity has secured more than 133,000 signatures calling for more affordable travel insurance and has taken the battle to the Association of British Insurers and Financial Conduct Authority.
View from the top: Ardonagh Advisory’s Jaime Swindle on the power of connection
Jaime Swindle, CEO of Ardonagh Advisory’s UK commercial MGA, says connections forged at events like last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference can unlock a wealth of opportunities.
CII professional standards director exits
Melissa Collett is exiting her role as executive director for professional standards at the Chartered Insurance Institute at the end of this month.
Right Royal challenge facing the insurance industry
Editor's View: Emma Ann Hughes would like to go to a British Insurance Brokers' Association conference where all insurers have risen to the challenge of delivering great customer service.
Applied Systems expands commercial lines; Value Space invests; and Avid opts for Allianz for capacity
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Brokers vote for regulatory stability as top desire
A period of stability with no regulatory or legislative changes topped the wish list among attendees polled at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester yesterday.
Climate change activists target Biba conference
Protestors gathered outside the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester today (11 May), calling for insurers to refuse to back the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
FCA flags concerns about 'tick-box' approach to fair value
Insurance firms are applying a ‘tick-box’ approach to fair value assessments, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s director of general insurance Matt Brewis.
FCA urged to tackle unacceptable regulatory burden on brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority has been urged to address the “unacceptably high” regulatory burden faced by insurance brokers.
Biba chief executive announces retirement
Steve White, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers Association, will retire this autumn.
Biba updates on manifesto ahead of conference
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White said the trade body's members “know there's an ESG train coming down the line” and that “everybody will need to get on board at some time”.
Julie Page, Aon
Julie Page, chief executive of Aon UK, is one of only two women to make this year’s Insurance Post Power List – showing the industry is making steps rather than strides forward to becoming more diverse and inclusive.
Peter Blanc, Aston Lark
As leader of Aston Lark and executive chairman of Howden, Peter Blanc isn’t afraid of sticking his head above the parapet and pointing out the problems the industry is facing and suggesting solutions.
In conversation: Biba’s White and Trudgill on broker leasehold commissions
After Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said he was “outraged” at the findings of an FCA report into broker remuneration surrounding leaseholders in multi-occupancy buildings, British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Steve White and…
Biba cancels CBI membership after misconduct allegations
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has withdrawn its membership of the Confederation of British Industry, following reports of sexual misconduct by senior members of staff.
Trade Voice: Biba’s Steve White on why brokers should share good news stories
Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, calls on the industry to publicise case studies of claims gone right to spur awareness of how it can make a positive difference.
Could insurance brokers soon face caps on commission?
Analysis: As the government demands pulling the plug on unfair insurance commission, Frances Stebbing examines whether the regulator could change the rules for how brokers get paid.