British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Why Which? submitted an insurance super-complaint
Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, explains why the consumer watchdog launched an insurance super-complaint in response to persistent failures in claims handling and inadequate regulatory action and argues the system meant to protect customers urgently needs reform.
Biba hails progress on speeding up authorisations
British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Graeme Trudgill has told Insurance Post that its members have been reporting quicker authorisations following changes implemented by the regulator.
Biba developing universal fair value assessment template
The British Insurance Brokers Association is collaborating with other trade bodies to produce a standard template for fair value assessments, CEO Graeme Trudgill has told Insurance Post.
Biba names new non-exec director to board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Iain Anderson, former chair and founder of H/Advisors Cicero, to its board as a non-executive director, Insurance Post can reveal.
Big Interview: Helen Sanson, CEO of The Insurance Charity
Helen Sanson, the new CEO of The Insurance Charity, is on a mission to modernise the 122-year-old institution, expand its reach across the sector, and make sure her organisation helps more workers in the industry overcome hardship.
The Insurance Charity’s CEO reveals new mission
Helen Sanson, the new CEO of The Insurance Charity, has a clear mission: give away more money and help more people in the insurance sector.
Tomorrow’s World: Regulatory Requirements
How insurers can stay ahead of evolving regulation is the topic of the latest episode of Insurance Post’s Tomorrow’s World series.
Throwback Thursday: Commission structure agreed
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to August 1975 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history, when a new commission structure was agreed for brokers.
Biba's Trudgill spots wins in government’s growth strategy
Trade Voice: Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, reflects on what more needs to be done in the wake of the government’s new financial services strategy.
Biba urges chancellor to stop downward spiral
British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Graeme Trudgill has written an open letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves asking her to put a stop to the “downward spiral of productivity” ahead of her Mansion House speech tomorrow (15 July).
Biba unveils changes to board
The British Insurance Brokers Association has announced a departure and two additions to its main and Larger Brokers’ Advisory Board.
ABI Fire Safety Facility cover limit raised to £75m
The Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility has been expanded, allowing participating insurers to now cover losses of up to £75m.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Crawford’s video; Biba’s curry
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences, and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Vote for The Industry Impact winner at the 2025 British Insurance Awards
The voting is now open for you to decide who should be the recipient of the Industry Impact Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards.
FCA clarifies approach to naming and shaming insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority today (3 June) finalised revisions to its Enforcement Guide and investigation publicity policy, clarifying when it will name and shame insurers.
Are e-scooters worth the hassle?
News Editor's View: Five years into the UK’s e-scooter trials, Scott McGee considers how safety concerns, data gaps, and regulatory uncertainty continue to cloud the mode of transport's future and whether the insurance industry will want to provide cover.
Biba attendee seeks justice after payment fraud
A delegate at last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference is seeking justice after finding out dozens of people used his bank card to pay for their parking.
FCA defends decision to ditch insurance CPD
The Financial Conduct Authority has responded to concerns that if it pushes ahead with the proposal to ditch the requirement for 15 hours of continuous professional development a year there could be an uptick in the number of insurance employees lacking…
Claims service improves but regional delivery varies
The general insurance market overall is continuing its improvement in claims service at the start of 2025 but there is massive variation between the best and worst performing providers plus significant variations depending on where brokers are located in…
Biba names Caroline Barr as first female chair
In his opening address, British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Graeme Trudgill set out plans to keep the pedal pressed to the floor, as he also announced Caroline Barr as the incoming chair.
Biba launches ‘Ben the Broker’ advert campaign
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a national advertising campaign to promote insurance brokers to SMEs.