Biba Travel Medical Insurance Directory approved by FCA
The document has been designed to help brokers comply with regulatory obligations.
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Travel Medical Insurance Directory meets its criteria for a ‘medical cover firm directory’ and will be listed on the regulator’s website as of Wednesday 27 January 2021.
The trade body said the guide enables brokers to easily signpost consumers to this Biba service in order to fulfil their regulatory obligation.
Biba reminded brokers that, from the 26 April 2021 insurance providers selling
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.insuranceage.co.uk/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
More on Broker
Fuzzy’s Bilney targets ‘brave’ £10m GWP goal and launching a training school
Liz Bilney, CEO of Fuzzy, has set a “brave” target of £10m gross written premium, and outlined plans to continue staff development by creating an in-house training school.
JMG adds SafeSchool to risk management portfolio
JMG Group has bought specialist education-focused health and safety consultancy SafeSchool.
End of Year Review 2025: Direct Commercial’s Joe Hantson
Joe Hantson, deputy CEO at Direct Commercial Limited, notes the amount of senior underwriting talent moving from traditional carriers into MGA models over the last 12 months and expects more consolidation among MGAs and insurtechs in 2026.
Ageas and Saga partnership goes live with motor, home to follow
Ageas UK and Saga have launched their 20 year Affinity Partnership, opening with motor new business with home to follow in the first quarter of 2026.
End of Year Review 2025: Liiba’s Chris Croft
Chris Croft, the CEO of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association, describes the UK government’s financial services strategy as “depressingly insurer focused” and imagines an AI persona with a 1986 style perm in honour of footballer Charlie Nicholas.
End of Year Review 2025: Alps’ Michelle O’Reilly
Michelle O’Reilly, managing director at Alps, expresses disappointment that whilst some parts of the market have talked a good game on innovation and customer care, they have not followed through; and predicts 2026 could be the year the Financial Conduct Authority steps in with tougher measures on home insurance claim declinatures.
Have your say: Shape the future of Insurance Age
Insurance Age is inviting you to help shape its future by taking part in a short readership survey.
MyFirst partners with Howden for young driver service
Howden has joined forces with MyFirst as its young driver partner to provide a “tailored service" across its local UK branches.