British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba calls for "fresh approach"
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has outlined the key findings of its Future of Regulation research at a parliamentary reception in the House of Commons, to an audience of MPs, civil servants, Lords and the industry.
Career development & CSR: Searchlight ups specialist training courses to London market players
Insurance industry training provider Searchlight has begun offering specialist courses to London market practitioners.
Biba stands firm on call for FSCS funding changes
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has reiterated its call for a change to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme funding rules before April 2012, after an MP warned the final figure for payment protection insurance mis-selling compensation…
Biba welcomes motor cost report
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s report into the cost of motor insurance.
PPI bill set to become “colossal”
Jonathan Evans, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance Financial Services, has warned that the final figure for payment protection insurance mis-selling compensation could end up as high as £4bn.
Interview – Peter Halpin: keeping Swinton on the acquisition track
Swinton CEO Peter Halpin had a lot to live up to - following, as he did, in Patrick Smith’s footsteps. He talks to Leigh Jackson about taking the company forward and continuing its impressive acquisition record.
Biba to take FSCS fight to the House of Commons
The British Insurance Brokers' Association, the Association of Independent Financial Advisers and the Association of British Insurers are set to discuss Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies at the House of Commons next week.
Interview - Paul Evans: Axa's split decision
CEO Paul Evans didn't hang about when it came to splitting Axa UK's personal and commercial businesses - and now he's promising brokers great service, products and relationships, as Jonathan Swift discovers.
News analysis - regulation: Questions over reform
The latest consultation paper over regulation reform has left many questions unanswered. Amy Ellis talks to industry figures to find out more.
Fees hike will trigger job losses, Biba warns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for its members to write to their MPs regarding the escalating costs of Financial Services Compensation Scheme fees.
Biba accuses regulator of ignoring broker concerns over fees
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has called on the Financial Services Authority to accelerate its review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
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…