British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Treasury delays IDD transposition into national law
Move follows the European Commission’s proposal to push back the application date to 1 October 2018.
Bailey, Beale and astronaut Hadfield confirmed for Biba 2018
Trade body reveals conference seminars programme.
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Biba research puts telematics policies at almost one million
Figures reveal a 30% uplift on 2016.
Biba manifesto 2018: Push to prevent regulation stifling productivity
Biba calls for stability in rate of regulatory change, proportionate supervision and a global competition objective for the FCA
The Blog Spot: An alternative broker manifesto - my 2018 pettifogging petition
A Manifesto packed full of the trivial and trifling to create a better broking sector.
David Gauke MP takes on Justice Secretary role
He replaces David Lidington and takes over the responsibility for how the discount rate is set.
Biba launches trade credit scheme
The trade body has teamed up with specialist CMR Insurance Services.
FCA fines totalled £229.5m in 2017
Compliance experts warn that regulator still has appetite for issuing fines.
Biba welcomes proposed delay to IDD as good news for brokers
David Sparkes calls potential delay a “great” and “sensible” step.
Profile: Levelling the playing field
Biba’s Graeme Trudgill and Andy Thornley tell Insurance Age why they are passionate about moulding a fairer system for their broker members and detail the intricacies of lobbying those in the corridors of power
FCA's Andrew Bailey warns passporting issue must be solved
Bailey says passporting rights are "critical" to maintaining insurance contracts after Brexit.
Biba sends warning on Ogden rate decision delays
The warning comes after the Justice Committee said more evidence was needed before the government can make a decision on how the rate should be set.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
MP tables motion in Parliament urging government to freeze IPT
Early Day Motion calls on government to make the commitment in upcoming Budget.
Hear from England legend Stuart Pearce at Broker Expo in Coventry
The free to attend event for brokers takes place at the Ricoh Arena on 9 November.
ABI hits out at FSCS fee proposals
Biba says brokers should not be worse off and calls again for a separate funding class.
IPT raises £4.8bn a year
ABI calls on government to cease this tax “raid on the responsible” and say no to further rises as report highlights lack of consumer awareness about the tax.
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Biba to increase fees by 2.5% for 2018
CEO Steve White said the fees go up each year to reflect inflation and increased costs such as the Litmus Test and software house resilience testing.
The productivity gap
Biba’s Steve White argues that the heavy burden of regulation is stifling productivity for brokers.
Biba reveals 2018 conference theme
‘Innovate Evolve Thrive’ will be the focus for the conference and exhibition which takes place in Manchester on 17 and 17 May next year.
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News Analysis: Ogden upheaval continues as government unveils fresh proposals
Volatility goes on despite plans to legislate on how rate is calculated