British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
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.
Vnuk amendments would remove access to justice, lawyers warn
Removing off-road vehicles from the scope of motor insurance could eliminate injured people and bereaved families from the justice system, lawyers have warned.
EU Commission opens consultation on Vnuk
The European Commission has opened a four-week consultation on the scope of the Motor Insurance Directive in relation to the Vnuk ruling.
Biba launches claims app for brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a claims smartphone app facility for brokers with Insure Apps.
BIA 2017: The judges
Meet the judges who deliberated over the winning entries at this year's British Insurance Awards
This week: Planning, predictions and packing
I am most definitely a planner. Being organised usually tops my list of attributes in appraisals and most of my life as a busy working mum is run by lists. In fact the holiday I'm just about to fly off to has been two years in the planning.
Analysis: Fighting for cover
Military personnel struggle to find motor and household insurance adapted to their circumstances. Should general insurers leave that market to specialists?
Biba’s Steve White on keeping abreast with politics
Lobbying is a long game, writes Steve White, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, explaining why his trade body is cultivating its connections with both the government and the shadow cabinet.
Career file: Keith Jackson
Keith Jackson has been appointed as the director of general insurance and protection at the Financial Conduct Authority
Flood Re reports pre-tax profit of £130 million
Flood Re has reported a pre-tax profit of £130 million in its end of year results after backing 127,326 policies in its first year of operation.
Dive In to delve into the 'Diversity Dividend'
The 'Diversity Dividend' is the theme of the third edition of the Dive In festival taking place in September.
Hung parliament spells fresh uncertainty for insurance industry, experts say
The result of yesterday’s general election is likely to cause fresh uncertainty for the insurance sector, industry leaders have said.