British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
First time tragedy, second time farce
Time to assume the position brokers. That’s right the one where you hold a pen over the cheque book and write out a big number for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Biba "very concerned" about proposed FSCS cap rise
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has raised concerns about the proposal to increase the financial cap on brokers' sub-class in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) by 50% to £300m.
RWA snaps up ex-Biba leader Peter Staddon
RWA Compliance Services has unveiled Peter Staddon as head of broker professional development.
Biba Scotland 2012 to focus on the future
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Scottish Region has announced that its 2012 conference will be themed ‘Insuring the Future’.
Biba predicts telematics sales to hit 500,000 in two years
Research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that ‘black box’ motor insurance sales have increased five-fold in the last two years.
ICS snaps up new technical consultant from Biba
Insurance Compliance Services (ICS) has appointed Ann Peel as technical consultant.
Lawyers highlight impact of IMD on aggregators
Law firm Norton Rose has claimed that aggregators, claims managers and loss adjustors will be most heavily impacted by the changes proposed in the new text of the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
ABI sees 'minimal future benefit' from compulsory commission disclosure
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the European Commission’s proposals including on the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
Biba hits out at Europe over compulsory commission disclosure timetable
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has said it is very disappointed that the European Commission has imposed a five-year timetable for compulsory commission disclosure in the general insurance sector.
New HNW provider targets broker market
Aurum Underwriting which writes high net worth (HNW) and specialist vehicle cover through intermediaries has begun trading with brokers ahead of a full UK roll-out later this year.
ABI backs Equality Act exemption
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed confirmation from the Home Office that the incoming Equality Act will not apply to financial services.
Axa Commercial Lines launches broker training clubs
Axa Commercial Lines has added a Local Training Club facility to its range of professional development training services for brokers.
How to… make the most of Biba
The after-hours fun at Biba may be what sticks in the mind (or not) after this year’s conference but there are more important things to remember. Make sure you follow up on leads and tell your colleagues about anything useful or interesting you learned…
Commission disclosure, it's a question of politics
Let me share with you the major reason why I think brokers need to get ready for commission disclosure.
Biba 2012 Video: Freebies, nights out and reflections on the conference
We ask attendees how successful they think the conference was and lift the lid on what they got up to in the evenings.
Biba 2013 to be held in London
Andy Homer, chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), has announced that next year’s conference and exhibition will be held in London.
Biba 2012 Video: Meerkats in hard hats and other pressing questions
Today at Biba we asked attendees about their reaction to commission disclosure, aggregation and technology.
Biba 2012: the industry must embrace mobile technology
David Rowan, editor of Wired magazine, told delegates at the 2012 Biba conference that technology is going through a “disruptive” period and spoke of the importance of keeping up to date.
Biba 2012 Video: Reactions to recession
Today at Biba we asked attendees what their reaction to the recession was and whether it has affected clients.
Biba 2012: survey reveals broker regulation fears
Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.
Biba 2012: Higos employee named young broker of the year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Caroline Webster of Higos Insurance Services as its national Young Broker of the Year, and Dennis Veingard of Premiercare Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Biba 2012: 'not a time to despair' Andrew Marr tells delegates
Andrew Marr told delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) 2012 conference that the insurance industry has “strong parallels” with the media world.
Biba and Premium Credit in new three-year deal
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has extended its endorsement deal with Premium Credit for another three years.
New IMD clause brings threat of compulsory commission disclosure
Brokers face the threat of mandatory commission disclosure if a proposed revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) is accepted, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has warned.