British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims
Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.
Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba
Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.
Insurance Covid Cast – episode one: How has the industry’s reputation been impacted by its handling of the coronavirus epidemic?
In the first of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post whilst our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and what lasting impact it might have on its…
Brokers challenge FCA over proposed fee hike amid Covid-19 pandemic
Insurance Age found that brokers are disappointed by the timing of the 3% rise, as well as anticipating an impact on the bottom line.
Covid-19: Are brokers accessing the government's furlough scheme?
Mixed response as brokers mobilise to support clients through the coronavirus crisis as some are forced to furlough staff.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 3 April 2020
Insurance Age commissioning editor, Laurence Eastham, and news editor, Ida Axling, discuss the top stories of the week.
Blog: Pandemic - what is covered?
Biba's executive director, Graeme Trudgill, addresses the big question around business interruption and Covid-19.
Covid-19: Brokers demand flexibility from insurers
Industry experts warn providers are not treating customers fairly as brokers call for clarity on unoccupied properties.
Covid-19: Industry "getting hammered" over business interruption, says Biba
Brokers hit back over business interruption following criticism of the entire insurance industry as some call for government assistance in getting the message across.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 27 March 2020
Insurance Age editor, Sian Barton, and content director, Jonathan Swift, discuss the top stories this week and talk about their own experience of the coronavirus lockdown.
Blog: Open or closed - the branch dilemma facing brokers
As the first working week of self-isolation comes to a close for many, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at the stance brokers are taking in terms shutting up shop or keeping their branches open.
Covid-19: How are brokers keeping in touch through the crisis?
Brokers say they are sharing experiences with each other to "protect the broking profession" as they explore new ways of working from home and reveal their favourite platforms to stay connected.
Biba confirms 2021 conference dates
Announcement follows cancellation of the 2020 conference earlier this week.
The Blog Spot: Facing the challenges of Covid-19
Following the cancellation of Biba 2020 – a key meeting point for intermediaries - Sian Barton calls on brokers to use the sector’s famous relationships to push through this crisis.
Covid-19: Biba cancels 2020 conference
The event, which was scheduled to take place in Manchester in May, will no longer go ahead.
Covid-19: Are you a key worker?
Biba's Graeme Trudgill outlines the relevant areas for brokers as the FCA tells firms how to identify key workers in financial services.
Q&A: Polaris managing director Vivek Banga
Polaris celebrated 25 years last year and also had a MD change with Vivek Banga taking the top spot. Banga catches up with Jonathan Swift about the future of e-trade and the role brokers can play.
Covid-19: Biba defends hiring Boris Johnson as speaker
The body paid him £25,000 but the entire industry is now under fire over government decision to not enforce business closures in a move which some claim will affect BI cover.
Covid-19: ABI admits few will be covered for BI
The government advised leisure businesses to close voluntarily prompting a public backlash that firms won’t be able to claim for business interruption as it isn’t a closure order.
Four Biba board members step down
Andrew Gibbons, Ashley Rogoff, Tim Ryan and Paul Anscombe have completed their stints on the board, with the trade body set to announce their replacements in the near future.
Sector escapes IPT rise in ‘coronavirus’ Budget
The decision to keep the unpopular tax at 12% has been welcomed by the insurance market as Chancellor introduces other measures to help Covid-19 hit businesses.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 6 March 2020
The Insurance Age team discuss the most popular news stories of the week.
Biba confirms conference still on amid coronavirus concerns
Exclusive: Balloonist Bertrand Piccard and racing driver David Coulthard have been revealed as keynote speakers.
Biba takes action on FCA coronavirus warning
The trade body has pledged to support members as the regulator insists all firms must have contingency plans in place to deal with major issues such as Covid-19.