British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba heralds 'transparent' Insurance Bill
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the introduction of the Insurance Bill as a means of increasing “certainty over the rules” on contracts between insurers and businesses.
Biba calls for level playing field for aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging the Financial Conduct Authority to act on the findings of its thematic review of price comparison websites by ensuring aggregators meet customer expectations.
Brokers warn over impact of renewal transparency plans on direct insurers
ABI sends FCA letter asking it to enforce minimum standards of information
Trade bodies agree to further Flood Re exclusions talks
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have agreed to ongoing discussions around customers excluded from Flood Re.
Brokers and insurers hit with 3.2% FCA levy hikes
Both general insurers and brokers will have their fees to the Financial Conduct Authority hiked for the next financial year.
Insurers and government consider risk cover for growing asset-sharing sector
Concerns raised over claims management companies approaching the industry
Brokers expected to prove worth after cut to minimum level of solicitors’ PI
ABI criticises SRA’s ‘misguided idea’ that reduction will lower premiums
Banning pre‑med whiplash settlements is not cost-effective, insurers tell TSC
Insurers refute Mass claim that pre-med settlements invite fraud
Biba to formulate guidance on sharing economy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is to put together guidance on insuring risks for asset-sharing companies following a meeting between industry and government yesterday.
Permanent Flood Re CEO to be named this week
Flood Re Limited will this week unveil a permanent chief executive ahead of the release of a consultation addressing the final scope of the scheme.
Biba welcomes TSC's 'positive' whiplash proposals
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s latest whiplash report saying it supports “changes to protect innocent customers from the added cost of fraudulent insurance claims”.
Editor's comment: A look into the broking crystal ball
The UK consumer saw a glimpse into the future this week when Google launched its Google Glass product for the first time outside the US.
Brokers told to explain their services to customers as disclosure decision looms
German transparency U-turn means mandatory commission disclosure is likely
Industry and government to meet on sharing society insurance solution
Insurance industry representatives are to meet with government and asset-sharing companies next month to discuss insurance solutions for people who share their homes and vehicles.
Flood Re excluded parties given hope as government and industry bodies meet
Defra conducting research into issues faced by SMEs and leasehold properties
ABI outlines Flood Re SME exclusion stance at Defra meeting
The Association of British Insurers reiterated its view there is no evidence SMEs have a problem accessing affordable flood cover at a meeting between government and representative organisations yesterday.
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