British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" and "self promoting" Law Society
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed comments made about the solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) broker market.
Here's hoping Flood Re doesn't sink to a halt
The UK is widely accused of thinking big and then dragging its heels in terms of delivering landmark projects and proposals.
Professionalism roundtable: The summary
The professionalism roundtable debate, which was attended by a line-up of top industry figures, threw up a host of interesting views on the issue.
Bluefin appoints ex-Biba boss Galbraith
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed former boss of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Eric Galbraith.
Biba questions new government flood agreement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) flood insurance consultation with concerns over a lack of cover being available for small businesses and some UK…
Swinton defends private car renewal deposit scheme
Swinton has defended its use of a private car renewal deposit scheme which has been described as "questionable" by regulation experts.
Roundtable (part 4): Is chartered status too exclusive and expensive?
In the fourth part of our roundtable debate on professionalism our experts discuss whether chartered status should be an exclusive club and whether attaining it is too expensive for a one-man-band
Roundtable (part 3): Can you be professional without charging a fee?
In the third of our roundtable debates on professionalism, our experts discuss fees, transparency and how to attract young talent to the broking profession
Brokers riled by consumer credit licence interim charge
Controversy has engulfed newly-announced consumer credit licence (CCL) charges which could see brokers stung twice for fee payments.
It never ends
In the last few months I have enjoyed four television shows in particular.
Roundtable (part 2): Is chartered status necessary to be seen as professional?
In the second of four roundtable debates on professionalism, our panel of industry experts discuss whether chartered status is everything its cracked up to be?
What the Papers Say
Biba communications manager, Andy Thornley joins Insurance Age's Caitlin Morrison on the panel for the latest edition of What the Papers Say, hosted by Andy Pearce.
Roundtable (part 1): What does professionalism look like?
In the first of four roundtable debates, our panel of experts discuss what professionalism looks like in action.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Biba CEO White reveals rate movement report plan
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has revealed that the trade body is looking into publishing a report that plots rate movements for a basket of insurer risk.
Biba turnover rises by 9% to hit £3.5m
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) saw its turnover rise by 9% to reach £3.5m for the year ended 31 December 2012.
Defra and ABI had 60 meetings in Flood Re countdown
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has had 60 meetings with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to discuss the future of flood insurance since January 2012.
Celebrate good times
It’s been a long week in insurance land.
Biba CEO: Brokers should not fear FCA conflict of interest review
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has insisted that brokers who have adopted previous conflict of interest guidance "have nothing to be worried about" by the regulator's review.
Biba begins member consultation after strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has confirmed that a member consultation has now been launched following the strategic review.
Biba and Kingsbridge pair up to launch PI scheme for freelancers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a professional indemnity scheme for freelance professionals in conjunction with Kingsbridge Professional Solutions.
Clock is ticking for motor legal market
So the countdown has begun for the motor legal expenses insurance (MLEI) market.
Insurance trade bodies welcome FCA motor legal expenses review
Both the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have welcomed the regulator’s review into Motor Legal Expenses Insurance (MLEI).
Not tough enough
One story that really got to people this week touched on an issue that has often been discussed in the Insurance Age blog.