Eric Galbraith
Biba 2012: Biba calls in Deloitte to conduct strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has appointed Deloitte to undertake a strategic review of the organisation as it looks to position itself for the next five years.
New IMD clause brings threat of compulsory commission disclosure
Brokers face the threat of mandatory commission disclosure if a proposed revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) is accepted, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has warned.
Biba extends 'Find a broker' function to mobiles
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a ‘Find a Biba Broker’ app for iPhones and iPads.
Higos 'making history' with TV advert
Higos Insurance Services will screen its first TV advertisement on 8 May 2012.
Marsh and Guy Carpenter team up to tackle flood insurance drought
Marsh and Guy Carpenter have joined forces with digital mapping and land data intelligence provider Landmark Information Group to create a new flood risk reinsurance pool.
Biba reveals keynote speakers and panelists for 2012 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that the father of the internet and one of the UK’s leading political journalists will be the keynote speakers at this year’s Biba Conference.
Biba welcomes Treasury FCA report
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed the Treasury Select Committee’s report on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Biba commits to regulatory focus for 2012
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that its main focus for 2012 will be achieving appropriate, proportionate and cost effective regulation for its members.
Homer: Biba should represent all forms of intermediation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) should be the trade body for all forms of intermediation and not limit itself to brokers according to its new chairman, Andy Homer.
Profile: Biba does Brussels
Distribution, European influence and a united voice for insurance are just some of the key areas new Biba chairman Andy Homer and CEO Eric Galbraith are focusing on, writes Martin Friel
Biba wants more recognition of brokers' value
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has said that there must be more recognition of the contribution brokers make to the UK economy.
Brokers welcome trade body merger but fears remain for smaller voices
The broking community has given an overwhelming welcome to the merger of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) with only the fear of smaller brokers losing their voice raised as a potential concern.
Video: Biba and IIB chiefs explain why they merged
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, Biba chief exectuive Eric Galbraith and IIB chief executive Barbara Bradshaw explain why the trade bodies have merged and what the priorities are for the new organisation.
Biba merges with IIB
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) have merged to provide one trade association and lobbying voice for general insurance brokers.
Biba and IIB merger goes ahead
Trade bodies promise stronger representation as merger is finally completed
Sterling loses out to newcomer for Biba scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has chosen newcomer Aqua Underwriting over holding insurer Sterling to run the association’s high net worth (HNW) scheme.
Biba reveals theme for 2012 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced the theme for its 2012 conference.
Biba backs FSCS funding review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has given its full backing to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) following its announcement that it is restarting its funding review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Biba appoints new LMRC chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Tim Coles as the new chairman of its London Market Region Committee (LMRC).
Broker trade bodies want lower regulatory barriers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) have called for regulatory barriers to be lowered and for the current inappropriate style and intensity of regulation to be reformed.
Biba healthcare group founder resigns, labelling it a toothless tiger
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) healthcare focus group has been dealt a further blow with the resignation of one of its founder members.
Biba confirms Peter Staddon's departure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has confirmed that Peter Staddon, the association’s head of technical services, will leave his position at the end of this month.
Incisive Media cleans up at the Biba Awards 2011
Journalists from Insurance Age and sister title Post Magazine topped three categories and received four highly commended awards at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2011 journalist of the year awards.
Biba’s 7000 strong FSCS petition delivered to MPs
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has presented its Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP at the House of Commons.