British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Aviva sticks with broker campaign
Aviva is to run further press and radio advertisements advising businesses to seek help and advice through a broker when buying their business insurance.
Mutuals welcome Lib Dems manifesto nod
The Association of Financial Mutuals has welcomed the Liberal Democrats' vow to support the mutual sector in playing a larger role in the future of financial services, if the party forms part of a new government.
Biba 2010: The Claims Perspective
The Biba conference is well known as a gathering place for UK insurers to court brokers. But what of those associated with claims? Post asked the bosses of a number of these firms what their hopes are for this year¹s event, continuing with Darren Coombes…
Biba 2010: the London Market View
With this year¹s Biba conference being held in the capital, Post thought it appropriate to ask a number of companies traditionally more associated with the London market why they are exhibiting and what they hope to get out of the event. This week we…
Icelandic cloud prompts Biba advice
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has issued clarification and advice to travellers affected by the cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland, which has caused major disruption across the UK’s airports.
Make your presence felt
Enterprise UK project manager Emma Thorn talks to Post about the major new SME initiative she is spearheading.
Offshore insurers deny cutting rates to win ex-Quinn business
Two unrated offshore insurers said to be among the key beneficiaries of Quinn¹s problems in the UK have hit back at suggestions they are underpricing risks to win commercial business previously underwritten by the Irish firm.
Biba clarifies members' position over limitation of liability
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new publication to provide clarification to brokers on the issue of limitation of liability when advising clients.
Biba Countdown 2010: The Claims Perspective
The Biba conference is well known as a gathering place for UK insurers to court brokers. But what of those associated with claims? Post asked the bosses of a number of these firms what their hopes are for this year's event, continuing with George Bentley…
Biba Countdown 2010: the London Market View
With this year's Biba conference being held in the capital, Post thought it appropriate to ask a number of companies traditionally more associated with the London market why they are exhibiting and what they hope to get out of the event. This week we…
Someone to watch over me
If the FSA's plans to create a consumer protection committee go ahead the insurance industry may find itself under intense scrutiny, writes Daniel Dunkley.
Biba countdown 2010: Know your Biba reps
Biba communications assistant Becky Pledge talks to Post about Friday songs and the challenges of being a 'Biba Babe'.
Top 5 Post stories
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Biba “delighted” at e-certificates announcement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it is delighted that following years of negotiation with the Department for Transport, that the legislative changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are…
Biba responds to Quinn order
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has issued a response to the Irish financial regulator's confirmation that it has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
Election 2010 - Industry Q&A: Question time
In the final part of the countdown to the general election, Post took questions from the leading lights of the insurance industry and put them to the three main political parties.
FSCS cuts levy
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has ruled out a multi-million pound interim levy on insurance intermediaries this financial year, in favour of introducing a £61m levy in 2010/2011.
Market awaits Quinn fallout
Brokers, trade bodies and insureds in the UK and Ireland were seeking further clarification as to the true financial situation at Quinn's insurance businesses as Post went to press, amid mounting speculation that intermediaries are already seeking to…
Biba cautious over FSCS announcement
Chief executive Eric Galbraith calls for compensation funding model to be addressed.
FSCS rules out interim broker levy for 2009/10
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has ruled out a multi-million pound interim levy on insurance intermediaries this financial year in favour of introducing a £61m levy in 2010/11.
Biba chief: best practice call for small brokers
British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has slammed the Financial Services Authority's disregard for its members' risk profile and resources and called on it to lay down best practice guidelines for smaller intermediaries.
Get to know your biba representatives
With eight weeks to go before the start of the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference, Post has decided to shine a light on some of the perhaps lesser-known staff at the trade body. This week, we talk to Kirsty Wingrove, Biba membership co…
Biba 2010: the London Market View
With this year's Biba conference being held in the capital, Post thought it appropriate to ask a number of insurers traditionally associated with the London market why they are exhibiting and what they hope to get out of it. This week, we talked to Kevin…
Budget 2010: Broker IPT burden significantly reduced
Broker trade bodies the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have both expressed their satisfaction following the publication in today’s Budget of the final legislation extending the scope of insurance premium tax.