British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Broker Exchange: Regulation deluge impacting some brokers’ survival chance
Expert compliance panel at Broker Exchange deliver some hard truths to delegates about the burden of current and future regulation
Blog: Change the front page
Biba’s Steve White considers the impact of recent headlines that don’t reflect the real truth about insurance.
Syndicate 1991 to go into run-off
The Lloyd's syndicate will stop writing business on 31 December in another loss for the liability market.
The Blog Spot: Taking the virtual route
Why it is right for Biba to keep things virtual at its 2021 conference, Sian Barton writes.
Biba confirms virtual 2021 conference
The trade body said it was “impossible and unwise” to press ahead with an in person meeting for 2021 because of coronavirus.
SMEs cut back on insurance spend amid Covid-19 financial struggles
Research from Premium Credit shows over half of SMEs have stopped paying for covers including employers' liability and professional indemnity as well as business interruption.
Blog: What do Amanda Blanc's first 100 days at Aviva tell us about its future direction?
One hundred days into her role as group CEO at Aviva, what can we glean from Amanda Blanc's initial actions asks Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift.
Brokers welcome FCA's crackdown on dual pricing
Experts predict the regulator's proposals to ban dual pricing will have "unintended consequences" and lead to reduced competition for new business, but agree the measures are a positive outcome for consumers.
Biba teams up with Flock on drone insurance scheme
Biba says the scheme, which is underwritten by A+ rated capacity, will allow its members to easily access cover for small businesses, global operators and large fleets.
Biba urges industry to be mindful of its reputation after BI judgment
Broker trade body says it hopes the industry can move on following the High Court's decision yesterday and that any appeal will be “sorted out quickly” for the sake of policyholders.
Biba adds Fidelity Payment as an associate member
Trade body says move will enable brokers and their customers to collect Visa, Mastercard and Amex payments through their software houses.
Biba hit by redundancies
The trade body takes “difficult decision” to make five people redundant due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biba develops mental health service
Head Lines: The trade body has teamed up with Mental Health in Business to offer the facility to members
AllClear launches travel package with Covid-19 cover
The product is backed by Mapfre and AllClear CEO Chris Rolland confirms it is available for other brokers to sell.
Biba reports conference cancellation coverage
The trade body said in its accounts that it was “indemnified against significant financial loss” and is now looking at how it can host future events.
Biba says members are taking action to tackle dual pricing
A report from the trade body shows brokers are engaging with its Guiding Principles and Action Points to address dual pricing practices in the home and motor insurance sectors.
Insurance Age Digital Edition: July - Hitting restart?
The July issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
Lord Hunt takes GRP main board role
Move follows Searchlight's purchase of a majority stake in GRP, which saw a number of management changes.
Broker Week: Getting on with it
As part of Applied Broker Week, Biba's Graeme Trudgill stands up for the brokers who have worked through the Covid-19 crisis with aplomb and insight.
Biba teams up with international fintech
WorldFirst has joined the trade association and will offer members the ability to make international transactions.
News analysis: Brokers hit back after Mactavish stokes remuneration debate
Commission and transparency row rears its head just as brokers feel the pinch amid market hardening
Insurance Covidcast episode 17: As coronavirus hits has Brexit planning fallen by the wayside?
Our expert panel warns that brokers with EU trade who haven't acted already may have left it too late.
Market hardening fast-tracked by Covid-19 crisis
Experts say the insurance sector has been “traumatised” by the prospect of unintended coverage for business interruption related to coronavirus.
Biba brands Mactavish claims "opportunistic" and "wholeheartedly disputes" them
Trade body says brokers are acting in their customers' best interests and are following FCA rules on remuneration.