British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Home Secretary gives backing to Biba and ABI signposting initiative
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have revealed a government backed signposting agreement which they claim will make it easier for older customers to find motor and travel insurance.
Marsh and Guy Carpenter team up to tackle flood insurance drought
Marsh and Guy Carpenter have joined forces with digital mapping and land data intelligence provider Landmark Information Group to create a new flood risk reinsurance pool.
New AMII chairman vows to work with Biba
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has appointed Wayne Pontin of Jelf as its new chairman.
Biba urges Chancellor not to raise IPT in the Budget
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the Chancellor not to raise Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) above its current level of 6% in the upcoming Budget on 21 March.
Biba to investigate government CCTV fuel proposals
Graeme Trudgill, head of corporate affairs at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), has confirmed that the trade body’s motor committee will be looking into reports that the government may be planning to use CCTV to prevent uninsured…
UK insurance will have to go east to maintain dominance
The UK insurance industry will have to go east in the future if it wishes to retain its global pre-eminence.
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
Business continuity plans likely to reduce premiums
New research has suggested that insurers are happy to provide premium discounts to companies that have business continuity plans in place.
Biba confirms £1,500 prize for young broker competition
Nominations have now opened for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Young Broker of the Year Award 2012.
So long, brave new dawn
The FSA is looking for nearly £580m in fees from the industry in its final year of existence, a 15% increase on the previous year.
Biba signs up Groupama broker as latest member
Carole Nash, the Groupama-owned motorcycle and classic car broker, has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba).
Biba reveals keynote speakers and panelists for 2012 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that the father of the internet and one of the UK’s leading political journalists will be the keynote speakers at this year’s Biba Conference.
Biba splits from RWA
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has split with RWA Group, one of its compliance partners.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
This month Martin Friel, editor of Insurance Age, and Emmanuel Kenning Features editor, are joined by Aviva's senior media relations manager, Erik Nelson.
Biba welcomes Treasury FCA report
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed the Treasury Select Committee’s report on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Biba commits to regulatory focus for 2012
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that its main focus for 2012 will be achieving appropriate, proportionate and cost effective regulation for its members.
Biba offers sanction checking facility to members
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a sanctions checking facility to help members comply with their obligations under the Terrorism Act and the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) financial crime requirements.
Homer: Biba should represent all forms of intermediation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) should be the trade body for all forms of intermediation and not limit itself to brokers according to its new chairman, Andy Homer.
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
Biba throws weight behind OFT motor investigation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has added its support to the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) investigation into credit hire and vehicle repair.
Biba wants more recognition of brokers' value
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has said that there must be more recognition of the contribution brokers make to the UK economy.
Biba responds to sexual harassment in broking claim
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to an article in The Guardian that labelled insurance broking an old boy’s network where women were ill treated.
Products: Biba switches its high net worth scheme provider
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has replaced Sterling with Aqua as the provider of its high net worth (HNW) scheme for members from 1 February 2012.
Product roundup: ‘Tis the season to tackle cyber crime
While it may seem incongruous to raise such matters in the season of goodwill, this month’s products and schemes pages are dominated by cyber crime, fraud, litigation and a change at Biba’s oldest scheme as the association dispensed with Sterling’s…