Biba signals support for whiplash report
Broker trade body endorses call for government to publish proposals on medical panels and timescales.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has said it is "pleased" with the Transport Committee's report to tackle fraudulent and exaggerated motor insurance claims.
The report, published today, produced a string of recommendations including that the government ban insurers from settling whiplash claims before the claimant has undergone a medical examination.
Customers
Graeme Trudgill, executive director at Biba said: "We support any measure that will help to protect innocent customers
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