British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Griffiths & Armour warns broker PI “not fit for purpose”
The broker urged brokers to re-examine their own PI cover as it responded to the FCA thematic review into insurance intermediaries’ professional indemnity.
Biba launches environmental contractors scheme
Scheme was arranged by Biba member Direct Insurance London Market.
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Biba joins forces with Aston Scott on renovation scheme
Trade body says product is aimed at individuals or companies undertaking a renovation project.
EU warns Britain not to assume free trade deal for financial services
Biba chief executive Steve White says trade body continues to ask for barrier free access to the EU market.
Biba confirms money from IPT goes toward flood defences
The government said in its 2016 Spring Budget that the money raised by the IPT rise would go towards those affected by flooding.
Biba appoints Lorega Solutions for ATE claims
The facility provides a bespoke ATE service for property and liability claims.
Open GI and Applied Systems pass Biba software house audit
The two providers announced separately that they passed the review which was prompted by problems with SSP last year.
News analysis: Insurers take a hit from discount rate cut
Brokers prepare for premium hikes as insurers calculate the cost of Lord Chancellor’s Ogden rate change
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Biba teams up with Mactavish on resolution scheme
Trade body says scheme was developed in response to brokers' demands and deals with resolution of large and complex claims.
Biba raises unsuitable products concerns ahead of CMA investigation into aggregators
Trade body pleased with further investigation including into “most favoured nation” clauses.
Biba calls for IPT freeze
Broker body says increasing IPT plus the impact of the discount rate change will drive up costs and cause people to reduce insurance protection.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Products and changes in capacity arrangements were the favourite stories of the past week while GRP’s biggest ever UK retail broker buy topped the charts.
Biba launches insurance schemes management facility with MGA
The trade body noted that the facility reversed traditional scheme models.
News analysis: FCA consultation continues as FSCS hits brokers with levy hike
Industry reels as regulator weighs up options for funding compensation scheme
News analysis: Brokers back Biba at manifesto launch
Members and wider market broadly welcome trade body’s manifesto priorities for 2017
Biba welcomes PM’s speech on Brexit
Trade body pleased with strategy articulated by Theresa May and her preferred direction of travel.
Biba calls for cheaper regulation for brokers
Trade body raises concerns about the burden of regulation on smaller brokers in its 2017 manifesto.
Biba launches 2017 manifesto – Enabling the Insurance Market
Trade body covers IPT, Brexit, regulation costs and more in this year’s document.
Biba launches product recall scheme with CFC
The association said the scheme offers two policies tailored for food and non-food sectors.
Keith Frampton appointed as chairman of Biba's motor trade panel
Frampton will replace George Nicol who has now retired.