London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (Liiba)
Merged trade bodies to fight for
A campaign to secure a more cost-effective regulatory environment for thousands of brokers will form the basis of the “historic” merger between the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers.
Broking focus - Regulation: The new broom
The Financial Conduct Authority will assume responsibility for the regulation of brokers taking over from the Financial Services Authority at the end of 2012. The Institute of Insurance Brokers, the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the London &…
Broker focus - Biba/IIB merger: Let's get together
Following the initial flurry of excitement when Biba and the IIB announced they were in merger talks, Chinwe Akomah talks to the market about their hopes and concerns for new a single body.
Biba 2011: The IIB/Biba merger in context - more than a coalition of convenience?
With the announcement from British Insurance Brokers’ Association chairman Patrick Smith that the trade body is in talks that could lead to a full merger with the Institute of Insurance Brokers, Jonathan Swift looks at why the move now makes sense.
Broking focus - Bribery Act: On the right side of the law
London market brokers transacting across international boundaries need to revisit their risk and compliance provision in the face of draconian new UK bribery legislation, reports Ralph Savage.
Claims supplement - London Market Modernisation: We've come a long way
The introduction of the electronic claims file system has modernised the way the London market handles losses. Jane Bernstein reports on where these advances may lead next.
Treasury rejects ABI call for IPT concession
The Treasury has rejected a plea by the Association of British Insurers for a concessionary period when the implementation of the new insurance premium tax rate rises come into effect next year.
Liiba selects worldwide insurance tax calculation tool for brokers
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association is teaming up with a leading service company to help its members calculate tax payable on insurance policies around the world on a territory-by-territory basis.
Lloyd's /London market: Thoroughly modern
With London still perceived as an expensive place to conduct business, Daniel Dunkley reports on the London Market Group's ambitious plans for modernisation.
London Market Group outlines 2010 agenda
London Market Group chairman Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has outlined the groups plans for 2010 in an open letter to London market chief executives.