British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Week in Post: Rio 2016, diving doggies, a racism row and rejoice, the Insurance Act is finally here!
You know you’ve been bitten by the Olympic bug when you find yourself watching the weightlifting at 1:30am in the morning, hours before you have an event and need to be pretty sharp.
Biba calls on insurers to be clear on Insurance Act 2015
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on insurers to be clear when they 'contract out' of parts of the Insurance Act 2015, which is implemented today.
Ageas CEO Andy Watson expects motor premium rises to slow in H2
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has told Post that he expects motor premium rises to slow significantly in the second half of 2016.
Broker bias: Is there conflict over commission?
Risk managers are increasingly worried about broker conflicts of interest. Are there enough checks in place?
Insurers voice concerns over FCA transparency proposals
The Financial Conduct Authority has published a policy statement which outlines rules to increase engagement at renewal in the general insurance markets, but insurers are worried their positions will be undermined.
Car insurance premiums are back on the rise after Q1 dip, says AA
Car insurance premiums are back on the rise, according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
Biba outlines its top 11 Brexit concerns in letter to senior MPs
The British Insurers Brokers’ Association has sent a letter to members of the government, setting out their member’s opinions on what should be considered as the UK heads towards exiting the European Union.
Biba and Ageas renew calls for telematics tax break after record motor premium hike
Young drivers should be given a tax break on their motor insurance if they take out a telematics policy.
Expertise from A-Z: Sharing economy: Collaborate, insure and prosper
The sharing economy is booming, with new businesses constantly bringing new offerings to market and insurance is playing a major role in supporting such innovation
Trade Voice: Biba's Steve White on how the times they are a changin'
It is in turbulent times that trade bodies can prove must helpful.
Former broker Craig Tracey to become co-chair of APPG for Insurance and Financial Services
Former insurance broker Craig Tracey is to take over as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services.
Blog: So what will Brexit mean for insurance claims staff?
Following the UK electorate’s vote to leave the European Union, there has been a lot of crystal ball gazing as to what it might mean for the insurance industry.
Insurers begin lobbying ministers following cabinet reshuffle
Insurers and brokers have already begun lobbying the new cabinet following prime minister Theresa May’s reshuffle last week.
Ex-Biba accountant stole £24,000 from trade body
An ex-accountant for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is facing jail for stealing £24,000 from his employer.
BIBA joins TrustSeal panel
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association will sit on the advisory board responsible for issuing a kitemark to sharing economy companies. has joined the Expert Advisory Panel for the sharing economy’s ‘TrustSeal’ as Sharing Economy UK (SEUK) launches…
Biba raises questions over government's driverless cars consultation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it has a “lot of questions” over the government’s consultation document on driverless cars.
European insurance associations urge remain vote ahead of EU referendum
Twenty-one leaders of insurance and long-term savings associations across Europe have signed a letter urging a remain vote ahead of the referendum on the UK’s European Union membership on Thursday.
Lord Hunt urges Biba members to vote remain
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has asked its members to vote remain ahead of Thursday’s referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU.
ABI has never been more relevant to its members says outgoing chair Paul Evans
The Association of British Insurers has never been “more relevant to its members” and “the work, focus and voice of the ABI is directed by its members, for its members” according to outgoing chairman Paul Evans.
News editor's comment: Two months in the 'tawdry' world of insurance
On my first day at Post I got an email from a PR at one of the biggest insurers welcoming me to the "tawdry world of insurance".
More transparency on broker commission ‘could hit small firms hardest’
Forcing brokers to disclose commission rates voluntarily to commercial clients could hit smaller firms hardest, the managing director of Alexander Miller has warned.
Proposed changes to key EU motor directive praised but work continues for industry
The European Commission's third option to change the definition of vehicles in the Motor Insurance Directive is the UK industries preferred option but lobbying by trade bodies needs to continue to ensure this outcome.
C-Suite Insurer: LV's Euros Jones on why commercial insurance needs agility
Insurers must strengthen broker relationships and adapt their solutions for customers in order to survive
Digital Insurance Collective Blog: Ping Pong, Brexit and learnings from Mondo/Starling Banks
At the end of May, Post held the second meeting of the Digital Insurance Collective at the Bounce venue in Farringdon London.