Steve White
Personal lines brokers told to shore up data defences after Aviva breach
PRA and FCA expected to increase scrutiny of data protection systems.
Brokers warned to scrutinise TOBAs ahead of new employers’ liability rules
Insurers could pass on fines to firms failing to obtain employee reference numbers.
Yutree boss Hancock to chair Biba’s smaller broker board
Yutree managing director Kevin Hancock has been named chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association smaller brokers advisory board, alongside Mason Owen MD Andrew Gibbons as deputy chairman.
Sir John Major and The Apprentice’s Brady to deliver Biba keynotes
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has booked Sir John Major, Karren Brady, John Prescott, David Davis and Ming Campbell as the keynote speakers for its annual conference.
Biba recruits Reid and Blanc to lead large broker board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid and Oval chief executive Peter Blanc as chairman and deputy chairman, of its larger broker advisory board, respectively, Post can reveal.
Trade Voice: Standards drive needs unified voice
The new year has seen a significant raising of the volume in the debate around standards and professionalism.
Apprenticeships: Insurers want you
With the Insurance Growth Action Plan hoping to add momentum to the industry’s drive to attract young talent, what does the future hold for insurance apprenticeships?
Biba manifesto sparks hope the burden of regulatory cost will be addressed
FCA urged to find areas for savings and be more transparent.
Career file - David Hunt: Biba names Lord Hunt as chairman
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has been named as the new chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, replacing Andy Homer.
Biba names Lord Hunt as chairman
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has been named as the new chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, replacing Andy Homer.
Biba hires pair of area managers as regional focus is reinforced
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has reiterated its commitment to regions across the UK with the appointment of two area managers as the regional faces of the association.
GI sector fears ABI restructure will push its issues down the pecking order
General Insurance will merge with life and pensions and be led by Huw Evans.
Biba given green light by members to instigate strategic restructure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has today rubber stamped proposals to restructure its membership and governance models outlined in its strategic review amid overwhelming support from members.
Biba announces a customer focus 2014 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed the theme for its 2014 conference as Customer, Customer, Customer.
Flood Re boost among insurance implications of government reshuffle
New financial secretary Sajid Javid looks set to retain insurance liaison role.
Ex HSBC chief economist to address Biba Scotland
Former HSBC economist Dennis Turner is to give the closing presentation at the British Insurance Broker's Association Scottish conference, set to be held near Stirling on 20 November.
FCA coy over telling firms to boost female headcount in the boardroom
Regulator ‘not looking specifically’ at issue but confusion surrounds CRD IV.
Rivals set to take advantage of Swinton’s downsizing plans
Firm to close 100 of its 500 branches by end of 2014
Fears unrated carriers will win out as Law Society cover fails to deliver
Brokers have criticised the Law Society’s direct solicitors’ professional indemnity offering for failing to help specialist firms, with some concerned that more than 1000 legal practices could be forced to access unrated markets.
SME flood cover in doubt as Biba battles for its inclusion in Flood Re
Industry-backed affordable flood insurance was never intended to cover small businesses, according to the Association of British Insurers.
FCA denies review was sparked by broker’s remuneration issues
The Financial Conduct Authority has distanced itself from claims its thematic review into brokers’ conflicts of interest was triggered by an investigation into a broker that revealed issues with its remuneration practices.
PostCast - Issue 1 - 1/8 August
The team discuss the news, features and interviews from the 1/8 August edition of Post Magazine.
Interview: Biba's Steve White: Bold beginnings
From ‘shouting’ at the regulator to outlining a new segmentation strategy, new Biba chief executive Steve White has already ruffled more than a few feathers in his first 100 days in the hot seat. He tells Post he’s started as he means to go on...
Regulator FCA faces call for "pay to play" to be investigated
Regulator faces calls for ‘pay to play’ to be investigated.