British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Covid-19 Broker Impact Survey
How have brokers been both challenged and supported as the industry gets to grips with adapting to the demands of coronavirus?
Covid-19: Industry welcomes government-backed trade credit reinsurance scheme
Biba CEO Steve White says trade body worked with the government, the ABI and the Confederation of British Industry to find a solution after brokers in the trade credit sector said they found it “extremely difficult” to place new business.
Biba extends travel scheme with AllClear
The solution provides cover for customers who struggle to find travel insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions or age.
Covid-19: Biba backs Pandemic Re solution for future pandemics
Executive director Graeme Trudgill urges sector to look at a long-term solution as he highlights that the industry does not have enough money to cover claims arising from the coronavirus crisis.
Biba announces board changes
Board members serve a maximum term of six years.
Opinion: Biba's Steve White on supporting customers and colleagues through coronavirus
Challenging times require lateral thinking: By collaborating the sector can help customers and each other through the pandemic, says Steve White
Brokers under threat in Covid-19 BI dispute
Experts have warned that business interruption could be “the next PPI for brokers “as FCA seeks legal clarity on BI wordings.
Covid-19: SME brokers eligible for government bounce back loans
HM Treasury confirmed to Biba that small and medium-sized brokers are eligible for the scheme.
Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover
Reports state star chef Raymond Blanc has slammed Hiscox for not paying out after he was forced to close his restaurants and pubs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: Insurers clarify stance on Coronavirus cover
Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19.
Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims
Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.
Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba
Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.
Insurance Covid Cast – episode one: How has the industry’s reputation been impacted by its handling of the coronavirus epidemic?
In the first of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post whilst our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and what lasting impact it might have on its…
Brokers challenge FCA over proposed fee hike amid Covid-19 pandemic
Insurance Age found that brokers are disappointed by the timing of the 3% rise, as well as anticipating an impact on the bottom line.
Covid-19: Are brokers accessing the government's furlough scheme?
Mixed response as brokers mobilise to support clients through the coronavirus crisis as some are forced to furlough staff.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 3 April 2020
Insurance Age commissioning editor, Laurence Eastham, and news editor, Ida Axling, discuss the top stories of the week.
Blog: Pandemic - what is covered?
Biba's executive director, Graeme Trudgill, addresses the big question around business interruption and Covid-19.
Covid-19: Brokers demand flexibility from insurers
Industry experts warn providers are not treating customers fairly as brokers call for clarity on unoccupied properties.
Covid-19: Industry "getting hammered" over business interruption, says Biba
Brokers hit back over business interruption following criticism of the entire insurance industry as some call for government assistance in getting the message across.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 27 March 2020
Insurance Age editor, Sian Barton, and content director, Jonathan Swift, discuss the top stories this week and talk about their own experience of the coronavirus lockdown.
Blog: Open or closed - the branch dilemma facing brokers
As the first working week of self-isolation comes to a close for many, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at the stance brokers are taking in terms shutting up shop or keeping their branches open.
Covid-19: How are brokers keeping in touch through the crisis?
Brokers say they are sharing experiences with each other to "protect the broking profession" as they explore new ways of working from home and reveal their favourite platforms to stay connected.
Biba confirms 2021 conference dates
Announcement follows cancellation of the 2020 conference earlier this week.
The Blog Spot: Facing the challenges of Covid-19
Following the cancellation of Biba 2020 – a key meeting point for intermediaries - Sian Barton calls on brokers to use the sector’s famous relationships to push through this crisis.