British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Peter Staddon joins MGAA as MD
The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) has appointed Peter Staddon as its first managing director, effective from 1 November.
Biba's new compliance chief urges FCA to back off brokers
The new compliance chief of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) David Sparkes has vowed to fight for more "proportional regulation".
Biba unveils conference programme for Scotland
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced the programme for its Scottish conference.
Biba in PI spat with Law Society
Legal professional body brushes off criticism over its scathing broker comments
What The Papers Say: September 2013
Michael Gaughan joined Andrew Pearce and Emmanuel Kenning to discuss the spat between Biba and the Law Society over solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance.
Flood Re: SMEs left at risk, say brokers
The replacement for the Statement of Principles comes under attack
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" and "self promoting" Law Society
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed comments made about the solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) broker market.
Here's hoping Flood Re doesn't sink to a halt
The UK is widely accused of thinking big and then dragging its heels in terms of delivering landmark projects and proposals.
Professionalism roundtable: The summary
The professionalism roundtable debate, which was attended by a line-up of top industry figures, threw up a host of interesting views on the issue.
Bluefin appoints ex-Biba boss Galbraith
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed former boss of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Eric Galbraith.
Biba questions new government flood agreement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) flood insurance consultation with concerns over a lack of cover being available for small businesses and some UK…
Swinton defends private car renewal deposit scheme
Swinton has defended its use of a private car renewal deposit scheme which has been described as "questionable" by regulation experts.
Roundtable (part 4): Is chartered status too exclusive and expensive?
In the fourth part of our roundtable debate on professionalism our experts discuss whether chartered status should be an exclusive club and whether attaining it is too expensive for a one-man-band
Roundtable (part 3): Can you be professional without charging a fee?
In the third of our roundtable debates on professionalism, our experts discuss fees, transparency and how to attract young talent to the broking profession
Brokers riled by consumer credit licence interim charge
Controversy has engulfed newly-announced consumer credit licence (CCL) charges which could see brokers stung twice for fee payments.
It never ends
In the last few months I have enjoyed four television shows in particular.
Roundtable (part 2): Is chartered status necessary to be seen as professional?
In the second of four roundtable debates on professionalism, our panel of industry experts discuss whether chartered status is everything its cracked up to be?
What the Papers Say
Biba communications manager, Andy Thornley joins Insurance Age's Caitlin Morrison on the panel for the latest edition of What the Papers Say, hosted by Andy Pearce.
Roundtable (part 1): What does professionalism look like?
In the first of four roundtable debates, our panel of experts discuss what professionalism looks like in action.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Biba CEO White reveals rate movement report plan
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has revealed that the trade body is looking into publishing a report that plots rate movements for a basket of insurer risk.
Biba turnover rises by 9% to hit £3.5m
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) saw its turnover rise by 9% to reach £3.5m for the year ended 31 December 2012.
Defra and ABI had 60 meetings in Flood Re countdown
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has had 60 meetings with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to discuss the future of flood insurance since January 2012.
Celebrate good times
It’s been a long week in insurance land.