British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Underinsurance an issue for classic car owners as values soar
Owners of classic cars are being urged to review the value of their vintage vehicles amid claims that unprecedented appreciation has led to inadequate insurance coverage.
Industry attacks government’s ‘flawed’ risk-pooling arrangement for schools
Marsh boss Weil warns scheme will ‘cost the taxpayer a lot of money’
Biba research spurs Defra Flood Re roundtable
Research from the British Insurance Brokers' Association has highlighted concerns that buying and placing flood cover will become increasingly difficult once Flood Re comes into force.
Biba welcomes ‘encouraging’ competition proposals
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has issued its support to proposals from the Competition and Markets Authority to improve the UK’s dysfunctional motor market.
Disaster Risk and Response Forum News - 12 June 2014
All the news from Post’s 2014 Disaster Risk and Response Forum
Industry gets behind FCA call to push conduct up board agendas
Regulator’s CEO asks firms to detect conduct issues earlier
BIBA Fever episode five: So long, and thanks for all the jellybeans
One week on from the close of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and Post reflects on the event in the final episode of Biba Fever 2014.
Fall in general insurance complaints to FOS linked to FCA investigations
Motor remains most-complained-about class of business
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 22/29 May 2014
Penny loves a jaunt, so gleefully dusted off her carriage and headed to Manchester last week for the Biba conference.
Blanc pleads for 'pause' in Gallagher's UK buying spree
Arthur J Gallagher's UK retail head Peter Blanc has asked for a “pause” in the broker’s buying spree to allow time for the current businesses to be properly integrated.
BIBA Fever episode 4: Pills, thrills and headaches
It is the second day of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and there were some sore heads today as delegates assembled this morning to reflect on a night out in the city.
Biba 2014: Deregulated insurance industry would be stronger, says Davis
The insurance industry would benefit from significant deregulation, former shadow home secretary David Davis MP has claimed.
Biba 2014: Axa approves second phase of transparency project
The second pilot phase of Axa's project to increase transparency in the claims process has been given the green light, with around 100 brokers set to take part.
BIBA Fever episode 3: Mad for it in Manchester
The wait is finally over and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester opened today for business.
Biba 2014: Reid named Biba deputy chairman
Stuart Reid has been appointed as deputy chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Biba 2014: Steve White calls for consumer focus
British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Steve White has called for "total signposting" throughout the industry
Editor's comment: One year on, what’s changed?
Twelve months ago at the 2013 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley used his keynote speech to tell the market the regulator would be taking “early and decisive action” against…
White questions FCA decision-making speed after Treasury launches review
Industry figures critical of regulator’s early naming and shaming policy
Biba 2014: Brokers to be briefed on add-on products by Axa Assistance
Axa Assistance will provide brokers with regular customer research findings on the sale of add-on products along with updated product information, a review of policy wordings and clearly defined customer benefits.
Biba 2014: UK brokers have most expensive regulatory regime
UK brokers have higher regulatory costs than their counterparts in France and Germany, according to research.
Biba 2014: Biba launches voluntary sector guide
An insurance guide for the voluntary sector has been produced by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Volunteer Liaison Group.
BIBA Fever episode 2: A question of Manchester
With one day to go before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Post is proud to bring you the second episode of Biba Fever 2014 sponsored by LV.
Regional Review: Manchester
Ask a member of the Mancunian insurance workforce what the benefits of being located in the city are and they’ll likely respond with: “Where do I start?”
C-Suite - Broker: The best outcome is within reach
There has been much debate recently about customer outcomes and the Financial Conduct Authority has made it clear that achieving good customer outcomes should be one of the primary aims of the insurance market.