Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB)
Barbara Bradshaw steps down as Insurance Compliance Services MD
The former IIB head will take up the post of chairman at the company as Jill Hambley takes the reins.
Biba and SEIB team up for new equestrian scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) to provide a new equestrian scheme to its members.
Regulation worries
One year on since the merger of Biba and the IIB, Barbara Bradshaw details her travels to the regions and the concerns over regulation
Biba reports improved turnover but schemes income drops
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has reported a turnover of £3.2m for 2011.
ICS snaps up new technical consultant from Biba
Insurance Compliance Services (ICS) has appointed Ann Peel as technical consultant.
Profile: Biba does Brussels
Distribution, European influence and a united voice for insurance are just some of the key areas new Biba chairman Andy Homer and CEO Eric Galbraith are focusing on, writes Martin Friel
Video: broker opinion on Biba and IIB merger
Insurance Age interviewed attendees at its recent Broker Expo 2011 to gauge the sentiment surrounding the merger of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB).
Video: What the Papers Say
In the latest edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by Zurich's Keith Lewis and Insurance Age's Emmanuel Kenning.
Brokers welcome trade body merger but fears remain for smaller voices
The broking community has given an overwhelming welcome to the merger of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) with only the fear of smaller brokers losing their voice raised as a potential concern.
Video: Biba and IIB chiefs explain why they merged
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, Biba chief exectuive Eric Galbraith and IIB chief executive Barbara Bradshaw explain why the trade bodies have merged and what the priorities are for the new organisation.
Biba merges with IIB
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) have merged to provide one trade association and lobbying voice for general insurance brokers.
Editor’s letter - November 2011
“Having one trade body will only help convince those in power this is a serious industry, united in its desire for fair representation”
Biba and IIB merger goes ahead
Trade bodies promise stronger representation as merger is finally completed
Brokers demand big changes in FSCS review
Trade body prepares to lobby FSA to get brokers a better deal in review of compensation scheme
IIB 'delighted' with FSCS funding review decision
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has welcomed news that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to restart its funding review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
What The Papers Say - September 2011
In this month's edition Paul Anscombe, managing director of Seventeen Group joins Insurance Age's Liz McMahon and Emmanuel Kenning to discuss the latest news stories in insurance.
Markerstudy Toba “totally unacceptable”
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed the one hour reporting requirement of an accident claim in Markerstudy’s new terms of business agreement (Toba) as totally unacceptable.
IIB turns the screw on regulator
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has called for “fundamental regime changes” in regulation.
Broker trade bodies want lower regulatory barriers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) have called for regulatory barriers to be lowered and for the current inappropriate style and intensity of regulation to be reformed.
Toba changes must not be taken out of context, says Cliff
Ageas has reacted to the media coverage following broker complaints over the recent amendments the insurer has made to its terms of business agreements (Toba).
Ageas to be grilled by IIB over Toba changes
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) is to hold discussions with Ageas in response to member complaints over recent amendments the insurer has made to its terms of business agreements (Tobas).