British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Sharing Economy: Taking a slice of the action
With the sharing economy growing year-on-year, what are the challenges and opportunities for the insurance industry?
Motor Insurance World 2016: Biba expects EU decision to mitigate Vnuk
Graeme Trudgill, the executive director of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, says he expects the European Union to soon come up with a new definition of "vehicle" that will close the Pandora's box opened by the Vnuk ruling.
Broker - Commission: The question of commission
According to some, the trend for insurance brokers to ask for higher commissions shows no sign of abating – but is the evidence there to prove this is true?
Biba and results in the news; focus on computers and sports
The main insurance news and the Post exclusives this week, in case you missed it.
Biba returns to Manchester in 2017
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference will return to Manchester Central for its annual conference next year.
#BibaFever 2016 - The Great Biba Bacon Butty Off
Our intrepid reporters find out which stand has the best butties at Biba 2016
#BibaFever 2016 - Inga Beale on SME
Lloyd's CEO on the challenges brokers face, the importance of SMEs to the market and the EU referendum.
#BibaFever 2016 - Brexit or Bremain
Did the debate on the upcoming EU referendum sway any delegates at Biba 2016?
#BibaFever 2016 - Who has the go to stand?
According to this year's tagline, Biba 2016 is the "go to place". But whose stand is the go to stand?
Biba 2016: Guide for brokers on Insurance Act released
A new guide has been launched for brokers on how operate under the Insurance Act, which comes into force in August.
Biba 2016: Biba ‘on track’ to develop flood insurance scheme for SMEs
A scheme to provide flood cover for most businesses should be launched by autumn this year, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Steve White announced today (11 May).
Biba 2016: Motor premiums rise but home rates fall in Q1
Private car premiums rose for the second quarter year, but rates for household insurance fell, according to the latest insurance price index from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Acturis.
Biba 2016: Biba forms cyber committee
"Firms of all sizes need to take action" against cyber risks, says the British Insurance Brokers' Association, which is setting up a committee of technical experts to provide its members with guidance on current risks and insurance available.
Biba 2016: Brokers need support for innovation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called for more support for innovation in the insurance broking sector, in response to HM Treasury’s consultation paper on innovation for financial services.
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?
Enterprise Act to come into force on 4 May 2017
The Enterprise Act was granted Royal Assent yesterday (4 May), with policyholders able to claim damages for the late payment of insurance claims in 12 months' time.
Trade Voice: The ABI's James Dalton on the public perception of insurance
Perception does not always reflect reality. If it did, then public perceptions of the insurance industry - and our reputation - would be better than they are.
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Brave new world?
Claims management companies are to come under the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority. What effect will this have on the sector?
Biba, IBSC join forces to create standards committee
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council have formed a standards committee to create a single code of conduct for insurance brokers.
Biba urges cooperation to allow brokers to cede to Flood Re
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging insurers and software houses to cooperate to allow brokers to cede customers to Flood Re amid concerns its members are currently at a disadvantage to insurers' direct channels.
Political Lobbying: Don't mention the ‘L' word
Smoke and mirrors perpetuates the lobbying mystique but there is no need to bring in outsiders if there is someone with know-how and who can put together a well presented case
From Mister Maker and Keith Chegwin to upsetting Beliebers, how has #insurance embraced Twitter?
With Twitter celebrating its tenth birthday this week @insuranceswifty decided to ask a number of insurance-based social media advocates for their thoughts on the platform.
Comment: ABI's Paul Evans and Biba's Lord Hunt says customers must be handled with care
The ABI and Biba have come together to provide a code of good practice for vulnerable customers
Editor's Comment: Pulling off the sticking plaster
I believe in getting bad news out of the way quickly and nasty things over and done with – then we can move on to the fun things, or the ‘adventure’ as I call it.