Biba Conference
Biba 2012: survey reveals broker regulation fears
Three quarters of brokers claim regulation is the main issue facing their business.
Biba 2012: Higos employee named young broker of the year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Caroline Webster of Higos Insurance Services as its national Young Broker of the Year, and Dennis Veingard of Premiercare Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
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 2012: Manchester calling
With the Biba conference taking place on 16 and 17 May, we look at what you can expect at this year’s event and which sessions are a must see for brokers
FirstAssist issues legal costs warning to SMEs
Small businesses, a core part of many brokers’ portfolios, continue to ignore the risk of costly legal action even though defending an average case could potentially put them out of business, according to research by FirstAssist Legal Protection.
Brokers call for clear risk transfer policy
Biba 2011 delegates demand FSA and ABI devise rules governing brokers’ handling of client money.
Brokers divided over trade body union
Small independent brokers fear their voice will be lost in the crowd if Biba and IIB merger comes off.
Power hour: Talking technology
Technology and e-trading has the power to transform the industry but, as our experts discussed at Biba 2011, insurers and brokers have been slow on the uptake. Liz McMahon reports.
Product's roundup: Insurers save the best for Biba 2011
The last month has been all about Biba 2011 so, unsurprisingly, it dominates the content of the schemes and products pages. The most contentious aspect of the coverage however, comes from a scheme the trade body launched for non-PMI brokers. Its aim to…
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: reaction to Lord Sugar’s speech
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference reaches its conclusion, Post and Insurance Age caught up with delegates to find out what they thought of Lord Sugar’s much anticipated speech.
Biba 2011: A return to Manchester confirmed for 2012 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed it will return to Manchester next year to stage its annual conference.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: regulatory reform - views from Biba 2011
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age catch up with delegates after a night of festivities in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: reflecting on day one
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester continues, Post and Insurance Age reflect again on the first day.
Biba 2011: Trade bodies must work together, says Homer
Insurance industry trade bodies need to join forces to solve the problems surrounding the handling of client money, according to Towergate's Andy Homer.
Biba 2011: Biba Daily – day two
As Biba media partners, the teams behind Insurance Age and Post bring you in-depth coverage on the latest news from the show each day.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: Eric Galbraith on the proposed Biba and IIB merger
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age met up with the trade body's CEO Eric Galbraith.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: award winners speak out
As delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester to ponder what they will be doing tonight, Post and Insurance Age did one final sweep of the conference centre with its camera crews.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: what did delegates think of the conference?
As the first day at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester comes to a close, Post and Insurance Age quiz delegates on their thoughts.
Biba 2011: Video - Biba Today: Potential Biba and IIB merger – what the delegates think
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester digested the news of a possible merger between Biba and the Institute of Insurance Brokers, Post and Insurance Age asked delegates what they thought of the news.
Biba 2011: Biba Daily – day one
As Biba media partners, the teams behind Insurance Age and Post bring you in-depth coverage on the latest news from the show each day.
Biba 2011: Video - Biba Today: conference expectations
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference kicks off in Manchester Post and Insurance Age has been out and about to gauge the mood of the event.
Biba 2011: Contingent Commissions not a “big deal” for Aon
Aon president Greg Case has stressed the issue of contingent commissions in the US were never a major issue as the broker instead focuses on “transparency” it offers its clients.
Biba 2011: Axa commercial lines restructure 'complete'
Axa commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc has revealed the restructure of the firm is “complete”, including the identification of 114 senior management staff who will leave the business.