British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Dual pricing: Interview: Jonathan Davidson, Financial Conduct Authority
Insurance has come under fire for the way it prices policies. Jonathan Davidson, director of retail at the Financial Conduct Authority, discusses the problem with Martin Croucher
Dual pricing: Industry agrees to tackle dual pricing with sweeping guidelines
Industry bodies for brokers and insurers have agreed guidelines to halt the controversial practice of dual pricing.
Insurtech research 2018
From the app that arranges insurance for a day to the online service that pays claims in less than one minute, digital technology has transformed the face of the insurance sector. Post takes a closer look at the insurtech movement and its partnership…
Biba promotes Martin Bridges to corporate affairs manager
Martin Bridges has taken on the role of Corporate Affairs Manager at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Honcho delays launch until 2019
Honcho has become the first ‘reverse auction marketplace’ to gain Biba associate membership, but the firm alleges that software house delays have pushed its launch date back
Over 20 start-ups pledge support for proposed insurtech trade body
Over twenty insurtech start-ups have today pledged their support for a new alliance which aims to ultimately evolve into a fully fledged specialist association.
2018 Insurance Marketing & PR Awards: Full list of winners
LV was acclaimed as the Insurance Brand of the Year at last night’s Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
This month in Post: A way through the whiplash quagmire?
The controversy over the proposed Civil Liability Bill has centred on whether the changes represent a good deal for consumers or for the insurers.
Editor's comment: A trip to the museum
This year at the football World Cup we heard more female commentators voicing their opinions on the beautiful game than ever before. A woman sat on the Croatian bench at England’s losing semi-final match and many women came out and admitted to not only…
Commercial insurance fraud: Improving detection
There might be disagreement as to how large the gap is between the resources committed to combatting commercial fraud when compared to personal lines – underlined by the recent Post/Crif research. But, there is at least some consensus around a lack of…
Analysis: Diversity - how far have we really come?
Insurance has talked the diversity talk for several years now. And yet, the industry still displays all-male or all-pale panels. How can it become truly inclusive?
Dual pricing hitting loyal home insurance customers
Loyal customers are being penalised for staying with an insurance provider, leaving thousands paying excessive home insurance premiums, according to Which?
Penny Black's Social World: August 2018
Tough mudders, equal measures and Pride matters
Interview: Jonathan Davidson, Financial Conduct Authority
Insurance has come under fire for the way it prices policies. Jonathan Davidson, director of retail at the Financial Conduct Authority, discusses the problem with Martin Croucher
Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill passes through parliament
The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill has passed through parliament and gained royal assent.
Amanda Blanc calls out lack of diversity on Biba advisory board
Exclusive: Former Axa UK CEO Amanda Blanc, who is currently on gardening leave, has hit out after the British Insurance Brokers Association tweeted a photo of an all-white, all-male Large Brokers’ Advisory Board.
Analysis: Commission costs and conflicts
Aviva and GRP’s split rekindles the consolidator commission debate
Post editor Stephanie Denton wins overall Biba journalist of year award
Post editor Stephanie Denton won overall journalist of the year award, in a year which saw the publication pick up 10 nominations.
Industry welcomes progress as whiplash laws pass through Lords
Laws to curb whiplash claims have passed through the House of Lords, the first step toward ending what the industry describes as Britain's 'compensation culture'.
GDPR: London market issue guide on GDPR
Trade bodies from across the London market have published guidance to help members navigate the impending implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Terrorism business interruption Bill enters Parliament
A new Bill has been introduced to the House of Commons which would, if passed, enable Pool Re to extend business interruption cover to include losses that do not arise from physical damage to property.
Editor's comment: Which hat fits?
I wear many hats. As a single working mum, I have to deal with financing and running a household, managing a team of staff and producing a high-quality publication, and raising a rounded young man who I hope will take on the world in the future.
Insurers slammed over auto-renewal 'loyalty tax' of £37m
Insurers have been slammed for increasing rates on auto-renewals, amounting to what campaigners call a 'loyalty tax' of £37m.
Week in Post: Picking up the pieces after Biba 2018
The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real. No sympathy for the Devil. Buy the ticket, take the ride.