British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba signs deal to gain post-Brexit EU access
UK brokers will be granted an introduction to European brokers in order to continue to write business across the Channel, under a deal announced by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
This week in Post: Claims, costs and closures
This week I was lucky enough to climb on the top of a lift with one of Allianz’s engineer surveyors and take a trip up and down a building.
Motor premiums climbed by over 10% in 2017
Premiums for all types of motor insurance increased in Q4 2017.
Interview: Andy Homer, former Towergate CEO
Industry veteran Andy Homer talks to Ryan Hewlett about life after Towergate, the insurtech world and why Brexit represents an open door for the canny Angel investor.
Ardonagh's David Ross on changing attitudes to mental health
Mental wellbeing has become a focus of the insurance industry, and David Ross, CEO of The Ardonagh Group, believes brokers have a role to play in changing attitudes in the workplace.
Analysis: Does the One Call fine signal wider issues with client money?
John Radford, 53-year-old businessman and saviour of Mansfield Town Football Club, was fined £468,600 for a “lack of competence” in his handling of client money.
Market Moves: March 2018
Some of the movers and shakers in the market this month
Biba appoints Aon boss Julie Page as deputy chair
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Julie Page, CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, as its deputy chair.
Andrew Bailey and Canadian Astronaut confirmed to speak at Biba conference 2018
Andrew Bailey, CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield are among the speakers confirmed for the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2018 conference.
This week: Technology, treasury and trade credit
I'm not sure who was more excited about technology in our house this week, my son discovered that virtual pets in the form of Tamagotchi are making a comeback in the UK this year while I learnt a bar has opened where robots make you cocktails.
Treasury MP promises engagement with brokers over regulation
Nicky Morgan, the chair of the Treasury Select Committee, said she looks forward to engaging with brokers over the “important issue” of lost productivity and regulation.
Biba launches trade credit scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a scheme for trade credit insurance through CMR Insurance Services.
Post Power List 2018: Steve White
CEO, British Insurance Brokers’ Association
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.
Analysis: The impact of FSCS funding proposals on brokers
In 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority released a raft of proposals that examined potential changes to the way the Financial Services Compensation Scheme was funded.
MPs call for ‘evidence-based’ revision of discount rate
If the government revises the discount rate next year it should carefully consider the impact on the disadvantaged, a Parliamentary committee has warned.
Research: What brokers really think of insurers
Brokers share their views on their relationships with insurers, the impact of technology and their investment priorities, in this exclusive piece of research conducted by Post in association with WPA
Biba unveils 'innovation' theme of next year's conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced 'Innovate Evolve Thrive’ as the theme for its 2018 conference and exhibition which will be held in Manchester in May 2018.
Analysis: Rate revision: changes to Ogden
Insurers consider the impact of the proposed U-turn on the Ogden rate
Claims Club Blog: Communication, flexibility and empathy, the keys to claims success
The third Claims Club meet in 2017 focused on getting claims right through communication and customer service. Terry Renouf, consultant at BLM, explains.
Claims Club: Brokers tell insurers there is disconnect between internal ambitions and the claims reality
Insurers need to improve internal communication and break down silos to provide brokers and their customers a better service.
Claims Club: Ogden rate change 'has triggered major underinsurance issue in liability cover'
The insurance industry is not doing enough to protect clients from underinsurance in liability claims as a result of the Ogden discount rate changes, the sector has been warned.
Insurers rejoice at new Ogden formula on Twitter
Insurers took to Twitter to express their satisfaction with the new mode of calculation for the discount rate, which the government unveiled today.
Live blog: Ogden discount rate reform
Follow reactions to the draft reform to the Ogden discount rate reform in our live blog.