British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
As part of PB's Investing in the Profession Campaign, Post magazine is hosting a live, interactive, online debate today at 3.30 on the latest professionalism initiative - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Management Clinic: Troublesome premium tax
Since the Chancellor made his announcement on extending insurance premium tax in December, nothing much more has happened. Should we be charging IPT to brokers' fees or doing nothing until there is a further government statement?
Brokers warned that failure to retain e-data risks legal action
Brokers are at an increased risk of litigation if they fail to keep a detailed record of all e-communications for an adequate amount of time, according to legal experts
Brokers warned: IMD review may enforce UK fee disclosure
Broker trade bodies have warned that the current revamp of European law may lead to commission disclosure becoming mandatory in the UK
'Obscene' levies squeeze broker finances
Brokers could be forced out of business as a result of huge financial demands in the shape of a £70m levy made by Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and a significant increase in minimum Financial Services Authority (FSA) fees
Reportage: Leading the claims way
Guiding clients through the claims process is a crucial element of broker service. Louise Meeson explores the role of the intermediary and the benefits of guaranteeing a reliable claims service
Biba criticises RICS transparency report
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) said it is disappointed with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) final report Transparency in professional fees.
Biba to host economic outlook forum
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is to host a pre-election forum at the City of Manchester Stadium on 25 March 2010.
Biba speaks out against FSA's proposal to more than double minimum fee
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has criticised the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) consultation paper CP10/05 which suggests raising the minimum fee from £450 to £1,000
Santander urges mortgage brokers to tap into insurance
Bank Santander, through its brand Abbey for Intermediaries, has encouraged mortgage brokers to "exploit" the general insurance market, cutting premium levels in the home insurance sector in order to secure market share
Biba welcomes new associate member
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed Harris Balcombe, insurance claims specialists, into associate membership
Consumer bill heralds industry boost
A proposed change in legislation to protect consumers could be good news for the public, insurers and brokers, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Power Hour: A taxing issue
The Government's surprise IPT ruling has caused uproar among the broking community as concerns mount over the sharing of commercially sensitive information. Martin Friel reports
Biba welcomes Government signposting proposals
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed the new policy statement from the Government's equality office which aim to ensure that customers can obtain cover
Biba welcomes Government decision on terrorism
British victims of terrorism abroad will now receive compensation
Biba boosts board
Brendan McManus, chief executive of Willis UK and Ireland, and Ken Davidson, chairman of Crispin Speers, join board
Biba launches 2010 manifesto
Eric Galbraith, Biba chief executive, highlights changing political and regulatory landscape as major challenge
Biba appoints new LMRC members
Kevin Hancock and Guy Holland-Bosworth join LMRC
Biba extends relationship with Bluefin
Broker to provide new D&O scheme
Biba welcomes ABI guide
Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive at Biba, describes guide as a "positive step"
Biba concern over small business protection
Research reveals that 45% have little or no plans to deal with the effects of a storm or flood
Brokers in the spotlight after surprise IPT ruling
Closure of tax loophole could hit brokers' pockets