British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)

Industry moves to reassure brokers over ECJ ruling

The broker-facing insurance community has moved to allay concerns brokers might have following the announcement by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that after 21 December 2012 gender cannot be used as a factor in calculating insurance premiums.

Insurance industry dismayed by ECJ ruling

The insurance industry has reacted with disappointment to the ruling by the European Court of Justice that as of December 2012 discriminating by gender will be unlawful for calculating insurance premiums.

Biba lobbies Office of Fair Trading on PMI

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed the Office of Fair Trading’s private healthcare scoping paper but urged it to address the activities of private medical insurance (PMI) companies.

Biba demands action from regulator on FSCS

Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), has called on the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to accelerate its fundamental review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

IIB issues warning on IMD review

The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has flagged up its concerns that the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) review could result in mandatory commission disclosure.

Biba hits out at FSCS levy rise

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has hit out at this year's over 50% increase in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy.

News review: January 2011

Groupama announced its plans to transfer the Liverpool and Glasgow-based commercial motor accounts of broker Choice Quote to its sister business Bollington, as part of a restructure of its GUK Broking Services arm.

The interview: The charisma in compliance

When Steve White joined Biba in 2004, he brought with him a unique understanding of the application of FSA rules to insurance broking. He has since gone on to be crowned Compliance Personality of the Year 2010. Liz McMahon reports

Biba launches 2011 manifesto

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched its 2011 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.

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