British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba Scotland: Uncertainty in the country
Graeme Trudgill, head of corporate affairs at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), has listed the five “huge, huge” issues that brokers in Scotland could be faced with in the event of a 'yes' vote for independence.
Broker Expo: Taking the regulation shackles off
Eric Galbraith, chief executive officer of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has reassured brokers that the trade body was urging government to “take the shackles of regulation off”.
Towergate wins BibaLet account
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Towergate Underwriting as the official scheme provider for BibaLet.
Broker Expo: Question Biba
There are only 48 hours until the start of the Broker Expo in Coventry where attendees will have the chance to question the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) about the issues affecting brokers.
Biba outlines further strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that it will review its board governance, segmentation of membership and commercial activities following a strategic review carried out by Deloitte.
Editor’s letter - November 2012
“Whoever eventually sits in the hot-seat will be leading a sector under enormous pressure”
So long Eric
Industry pays tribute to out-going trade body chief, but has Eric Galbraith left Biba stronger?
New Premium Credit CEO vows to be on the "front foot"
The new CEO of Premium Credit Andrew Doman has set his sights on rapid growth under its new parent company.
Biba welcomes private equity capture of Premium Credit
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed GTCR's acquisition of Premium Credit.
Biba visits Downing Street
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has visited the Prime Minister’s office to raise a number of key broker issues.
Biba puts forward 'ring-fenced' FSCS proposal
The British Insurance Broker's Association (Biba) has urged that brokers should be ‘ring-fenced' from other intermediaries as part of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) funding model.
Biba denies 'secret' credit check investigation claims
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has insisted it is "not concerned" about claims insurers are carrying out ‘secret' credit checks on drivers to increase premiums.
All work and no play
With the new regulator fast approaching it seems that every week more and more news stories seem to be focusing on what will change for the insurance industry.
Biba welcomes FCA clarifications
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed further clarification from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) ahead of upcoming changes.
Galbraith to leave Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that chief executive Eric Galbraith will step down next year after nearly 10 years in charge.
Biba announces theme for 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has selected Meeting the Growth Challenge as the theme for its 2013 conference.
Biba helps government write insurance 'Dummies' book
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has joined forces with the Cabinet Office and several other organisations to produce a new guide for SMEs.
Galbraith: Biba can help point gun at regulation problem areas
Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), has responded to Martin Wheatley’s assertion that the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take a more pre-emptive approach to customer fairness.
Biba to offer higher commissions through trade credit scheme
Increased commission levels will be available to members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance initiative.
UK Broker Awards celebrate Galbraith's achievements
The UK Broker Awards 2012 were wrapped up in fitting style with the British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith scooping the Achievement Award.
Biba calls for ban on banks selling insurance
Banks should be banned outright from directly selling general insurance products, according to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba).
Time for brokers to rise above the customary bashing
During a week in which the Insurance Age newsdesk was largely consumed by the usual swathe of half-year financial results, one piece of broker bashing still struck a chord.
Biba expresses disappointment at 'end for the middleman' article
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has expressed disappointment at a Daily Mail article warning that buying insurance through brokers can push premiums up by £500 a year.
Biba chairman assumes business mentoring role
The chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) Andy Homer has assumed a business mentoring role.