Eric Galbraith
Bluefin appoints ex-Biba boss Galbraith
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed former boss of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Eric Galbraith.
BGL jumps into Biba online debate
The BGL Group has countered the British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) views on the transactional nature of insurance, describing them as "prehistoric".
Biba CEO warns of online challenge
Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns at the transactional nature of insurance and the over-emphasis on price.
Biba urges brokers to budget for £21m FSCS levy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has warned that there is "every likelihood" that an interim Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy will hit brokers in the coming months.
Biba launches manifesto for 'year of change'
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched its 2013 manifesto entitled Meeting the Growth Challenge.
Shooting from the lip
Last Friday was brilliant.
Biba defends claims research
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has defended its handling of the research which claimed insurers had become stricter at paying claims.
Brokers face £20m hike in FSCS levy
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has indicated that it will demand a further levy of £21m from the insurance intermediary sub-class in the first quarter of 2013.
Biba urges government to re-think regulatory approach
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the government to address regulation issues and to provide more support for the general insurance broking sector in the upcoming Autumn Statement.
Biba sets first deadline for CEO hiring process
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) hopes to begin interviews for the role of chief executive officer in February 2013.
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”.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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).
ICS snaps up new technical consultant from Biba
Insurance Compliance Services (ICS) has appointed Ann Peel as technical consultant.
Biba 2012: survey reveals broker regulation fears
Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.