British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
FCA points to “remarkable” insurer failings as it launches “fundamental” market review
Chris Woolard on why the regulator felt it had to act.
Industry keen to work with FCA following dual pricing review
Biba and the ABI welcome the FCA's move, agreeing with the regulator that the market needs to work as well as possible for all customers.
FCA calls on industry to continue work on dual pricing
Regulator points to guiding principles from Biba and the ABI published in May this year.
12% IPT freeze welcomed but Biba calls it “pyrrhic victory”
But industry pledges to keep campaigning to stop IPT from rising again.
ABI: Freeze IPT - the “mother of all stealth taxes”
Trade body says people are paying record amounts of the tax and urges the government to keep it at 12% in the upcoming Budget.
Quizzical questions: 19 October 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Opinion: Who would believe it? When unrated is “good”
Roger Flaxman finds lessons for brokers in a fascinating £100,000 case where a firm faced litigation for not using unrated insurers.
Biba reveals 2019 conference theme
Leading the Way to be the theme as exhibition returns to Manchester Central.
A look at Insurance Hound’s most read by brokers in August and September
Which topics have been grabbing brokers’ attention?
Biba: Action needed to prevent IPT rise
Trade body urges brokers to make noise to stop fresh IPT rise in the Autumn Budget.
Dual pricing – the “crack cocaine” of insurance
Experts respond to the Citizens Advice super complaint.
FCA to launch dual pricing investigation in “a few weeks’ time”
Regulator makes promise as Citizens Advice launches £4bn super-complaint.
InsurTech Futures: Honcho joins Biba
Start-up is the first reverse auction marketplace to be a member of the broker trade body.
Biba expands political team with new role
Martin Bridges becomes corporate affairs manager with Shaune Worrall recruited as technical services manager.
Danish legal changes to affect FSCS-style claims come January
Another Alpha would hit UK insurers but policyholders would still be compensated.
Industry calls for urgent action as government publishes no-deal Brexit guidance
Experts say contract continuity is key concern as no deal scenario is described as "unthinkable" by the insurance sector.
Quizzical questions: 10 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Biba teams up with Tokio Marine Kiln on drone scheme
Scheme aimed at companies operating drones for commercial or business purposes.
FCA confirms 1 November start date for affordability tests
Premium finance firms tell brokers they are ready for the changes.
Majority of insurers silent on Biba's standardised Toba
No provider has yet committed to using it or given a timeframe for any potential implementation.
Biba accounts show 2017 capital and reserves growth
Trade body held more than 100 events for members during the year.
The Blog Spot: Time to talk Tobas
Following the launch of Biba’s industry standardised Toba, Ida Axling calls on insurers to listen to what the brokers want.
Brokers urged to push on with SM&CR preparations
Mathew Rutter backs Biba advice that brokers should not panic.
Brokers support Biba's industry standardised Toba
Experts urge brokers to challenge their insurer panels to utilise the new template.