British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
David Cameron to deliver Biba conference keynote speech
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed that David Cameron will be making the closing keynote address at the group’s annual conference in May.
Brokers: The unbearable weight of regulation
Brokers are becoming increasingly frustrated with the Financial Conduct Authority, citing rising compliance costs and an overbearing regulatory regime as hurdles to growth and innovation
ABI holds cross-sector roundtable on discount rate
The Association of British Insurers held a cross-sector roundtable yesterday to discuss the reduction to the Ogden discount rate.
Blog: Brokers' bad reputation
So what’s the worst thing you can say to a broker? Accuse them of being commission driven? Question what value they add to customers? Definitely best not to stray into the territory of online comparison sites, says Adrian Saunders, commercial director at…
Industry wary of consultation on 'virtually unenforceable' Vnuk ruling
Industry bodies have raised concerns about the government’s consultation on the ‘Vnuk judgement’, saying that it could lead to increased costs and fraud.
Applied Systems completes Biba software house review
Applied Systems has completed the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s software house review.
Open GI completes Biba software house review
Open GI is the first software house to complete an independent review by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
LMA leads industry call for data protection law change
The Lloyd’s Market Association has coordinated an industry response calling for the Information Commissioner's Office to change its guidance over incoming data protection rules from the European Union.
This Week in Post: BST, the baby and Brexit
British Summer Time is now allowing us to enjoy more daylight as all our clocks moved forward an hour last weekend. Except, that is, for my 15-month-old daughter’s biological clock. For her bedtime this week, she’s decided to do her own thing. Pretty…
Fire claims: Not getting burnt
The Enterprise Act may expose inefficiences in the way claims are handled – and fire investigators could feel the heat, as any delay in investigating may cost
Credit insurers look to capitalise on Brexit fallout
Any hint of an economic downturn inevitably results in forecasts that demand for trade credit insurance will soar. So, predictably, Brexit has sent the PR machines of the major credit insurers into overdrive.
Biba to outline benefits of flood SME scheme to parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association will outline the benefits of its small to medium enterprise flood scheme in parliament later today.
Chancellor’s budget of ‘little comfort’ to insurers
Chancellor Philip Hammond's Spring budget is of "little comfort" to insurers due to recent insurance premium tax hikes, trade bodies say.
Charles Manchester on brokers using unrated insurers
Brokers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, so they don't really come into contact with the Prudential Regulation Authority, which is primarily concerned with the soundness of insurers, ensuring protection for policyholders.
Biba confirms active role in IDD consultation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it will play an active role in the consultation over the UK implementation of the insurance distribution directive.
Coalition of insurance groups urges government to scrap planned IPT rise
A coalition of trade bodies and charity groups has urged the government to scrap any planned rise to the insurance premium tax ahead of tomorrow’s budget.
Julie Page replaces Tunnicliffe as CEO of Aon's broking arm
Julie Page has been appointed CEO of Aon Risk Solutions in the UK, replacing Andrew Tunnicliffe.
Biba commits to reducing premiums for young drivers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to urge the government to support its plan to reduce driving premiums for young drivers.
Brokers believe further IPT increases will stop consumers buying insurance
Nine out of 10 brokers anticipate that households and businesses will dramatically scale back their insurance if insurance premium tax increases in the forthcoming Budget.
Uninsured drivers: clamping down
Large numbers of uninsured cars have been seized but many vehicles continue to drive around uncovered
Public bodies forced to self-insure due to government cost cutting
The government is pushing public bodies to dramatically cut their commercial insurance costs, a Post investigation can reveal.
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CEO, British Insurance Brokers’ Association
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Biba calls on the FCA to address rising regulation costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to address the cost of regulation on small brokerages.