British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba reminds brokers of new motor law
The DVLA in conjunction with the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is reminding drivers that a new law to be rolled out in late spring will mean that they must keep their vehicle insured unless they have notified the…
IIB questions logic of upfront commission disclosure
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has reiterated its concerns that the European Commission-led review of the Insurance Mediation Directive could lead to mandatory commission disclosure.
Biba calls for intermediary split after shock FSCS hike
Insurance brokers have reacted angrily to Financial Services Compensation Scheme proposals to increase their fees to more than £90m for 2011/2012.
APPG - 20 years in force: Representation for the industry
With its 20th anniversary just passed, David Worsfold looks at the success of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services, detailing some key highlights from two decades of debate.
Insurer refuses to accept ABI's 'nightmare' gender ruling guidance
One of the UK's largest specialist female insurers has scoffed at the Association of British Insurers' suggestion that it could potentially have to re-underwrite its whole book following the European Court of Justice's gender verdict due on 1 March.
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.
Biba teams up with broker research team
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with insurance research panel Broking Now.
Biba slams FSCS over “ridiculous” levy
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has warned intermediaries to begin to preparations for a potential 50% increase in Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies for 2011/12.
Nationals call for FSA talks as Towergate seals £200m deal
Chief executives from some of the UK's largest brokers have called for a meeting with the Financial Services Authority to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
Biba makes plans for closer export credit relationship
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's trade risk focus group has unveiled plans to form a closer relationship with the UK's export credit agency.
Biba joins forces with ECGD
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s trade risk focus group is forming a working group with credit agency Export Credits Guarantee Department.
Perkins Slade teams up with Biba for new credit scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Perkins Slade as a scheme provider for credit management products and services.
Lord Sugar and Aon's Case line up for Biba 2011
The keynote speakers for this year’s British Insurance Brokers' Association conference have been confirmed as Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon Corporation, explorer Ed Stafford who was the first man to walk the length of the Amazon and businessman and…
Biba progress
The British Insurers Brokers' Association has met with the cabinet office to discuss business resilience ahead of a formal consultation document to take place in March.
Commentary - Winter freeze: Burst pipe problems
The industry is currently paying out an estimated £7m a day over burst pipe claims. Graeme Fitzpatrick asks if insurers are doing enough to help customers prevent them.
Damage management - Winter freeze: Preparing for problems in the frozen pipeline
With property claims surging due to the recent cold snap, Rachel Gordon looks into the specific challenges thrown up by freezing conditions for those tasked with managing the damage.
Biba conference adds some Sugar
Aon president and chief executive Greg Case and businessman and TV star Lord Alan Sugar are to top the bill at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
BIBA 2011 manifesto focuses on regulation and helping customers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2011 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
IFB and Met team up to tackle spectre of ghost broking
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has joined forces with the Metropolitan police to launch an education programme aimed at communities that have recently fallen foul of ghost broking activities.
Biba welcomes new regulations to reduce uninsured driving
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the news that the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement regulations have been laid in parliament.
Biba sets out plan to reduce motor insurance costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the spiralling cost of motor insurance.
Brokers braced for IMD meeting
Intermediaries will be given the opportunity to air their views on the review of the Insurance Mediation Directive at a public hearing in Brussels tomorrow.
IIB plays down deal implications
Institute of Insurance Brokers chief executive Barbara Bradshaw has refuted suggestions a recent deal between IIB-affiliated Broker Direct and the British Insurance Brokers' Association marks a move towards even closer co-operation between the two trade…
Coversure confirms Williams franchise
Insurance broker Coversure has confirmed that former British Insurers Brokers' Association chief executive Mike Williams has joined the intermediary to head up a new office.