British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Biba hit by redundancies
The trade body takes “difficult decision” to make five people redundant due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biba develops mental health service
Head Lines: The trade body has teamed up with Mental Health in Business to offer the facility to members
AllClear launches travel package with Covid-19 cover
The product is backed by Mapfre and AllClear CEO Chris Rolland confirms it is available for other brokers to sell.
Biba reports conference cancellation coverage
The trade body said in its accounts that it was “indemnified against significant financial loss” and is now looking at how it can host future events.
Biba says members are taking action to tackle dual pricing
A report from the trade body shows brokers are engaging with its Guiding Principles and Action Points to address dual pricing practices in the home and motor insurance sectors.
Insurance Age Digital Edition: July - Hitting restart?
The July issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
Lord Hunt takes GRP main board role
Move follows Searchlight's purchase of a majority stake in GRP, which saw a number of management changes.
Broker Week: Getting on with it
As part of Applied Broker Week, Biba's Graeme Trudgill stands up for the brokers who have worked through the Covid-19 crisis with aplomb and insight.
Biba teams up with international fintech
WorldFirst has joined the trade association and will offer members the ability to make international transactions.
News analysis: Brokers hit back after Mactavish stokes remuneration debate
Commission and transparency row rears its head just as brokers feel the pinch amid market hardening
Insurance Covidcast episode 17: As coronavirus hits has Brexit planning fallen by the wayside?
Our expert panel warns that brokers with EU trade who haven't acted already may have left it too late.
Market hardening fast-tracked by Covid-19 crisis
Experts say the insurance sector has been “traumatised” by the prospect of unintended coverage for business interruption related to coronavirus.
Biba brands Mactavish claims "opportunistic" and "wholeheartedly disputes" them
Trade body says brokers are acting in their customers' best interests and are following FCA rules on remuneration.
Brokers warned to keep eye on Brexit as transition looms
There is no provision for equivalence in the IDD and this means brokers with EU clients need to set up EU entities to trade in the bloc.
Covid-19 Broker Impact Survey
How have brokers been both challenged and supported as the industry gets to grips with adapting to the demands of coronavirus?
Covid-19: Industry welcomes government-backed trade credit reinsurance scheme
Biba CEO Steve White says trade body worked with the government, the ABI and the Confederation of British Industry to find a solution after brokers in the trade credit sector said they found it “extremely difficult” to place new business.
Biba extends travel scheme with AllClear
The solution provides cover for customers who struggle to find travel insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions or age.
Covid-19: Biba backs Pandemic Re solution for future pandemics
Executive director Graeme Trudgill urges sector to look at a long-term solution as he highlights that the industry does not have enough money to cover claims arising from the coronavirus crisis.
Biba announces board changes
Board members serve a maximum term of six years.
Opinion: Biba's Steve White on supporting customers and colleagues through coronavirus
Challenging times require lateral thinking: By collaborating the sector can help customers and each other through the pandemic, says Steve White
Brokers under threat in Covid-19 BI dispute
Experts have warned that business interruption could be “the next PPI for brokers “as FCA seeks legal clarity on BI wordings.
Covid-19: SME brokers eligible for government bounce back loans
HM Treasury confirmed to Biba that small and medium-sized brokers are eligible for the scheme.
Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover
Reports state star chef Raymond Blanc has slammed Hiscox for not paying out after he was forced to close his restaurants and pubs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: Insurers clarify stance on Coronavirus cover
Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19.