British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
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.
Biba sweeps up with Gleaming Wholesale deal
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has swept up Gleaming Wholesale to provide its new cleaning contactors scheme.
Giles chief appointed Biba deputy chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Brendan McManus as deputy chairman and made several changes to its board.
Biba reports improved turnover but schemes income drops
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has reported a turnover of £3.2m for 2011.
First time tragedy, second time farce
Time to assume the position brokers. That’s right the one where you hold a pen over the cheque book and write out a big number for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Biba "very concerned" about proposed FSCS cap rise
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has raised concerns about the proposal to increase the financial cap on brokers' sub-class in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) by 50% to £300m.
RWA snaps up ex-Biba leader Peter Staddon
RWA Compliance Services has unveiled Peter Staddon as head of broker professional development.
Biba Scotland 2012 to focus on the future
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Scottish Region has announced that its 2012 conference will be themed ‘Insuring the Future’.
Biba predicts telematics sales to hit 500,000 in two years
Research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that ‘black box’ motor insurance sales have increased five-fold in the last two years.
ICS snaps up new technical consultant from Biba
Insurance Compliance Services (ICS) has appointed Ann Peel as technical consultant.
Lawyers highlight impact of IMD on aggregators
Law firm Norton Rose has claimed that aggregators, claims managers and loss adjustors will be most heavily impacted by the changes proposed in the new text of the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
ABI sees 'minimal future benefit' from compulsory commission disclosure
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the European Commission’s proposals including on the Insurance Mediation Directive II.