British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
CMA no claims bonus deadline branded 'wholly unrealistic' and a distraction
Insurers and brokers have rejected the Competition and Markets Authority’s proposed deadline of 1 September for a protected no claims bonus remedy, declaring it “wholly unrealistic” and warning it could lead to market distortion.
Brokers welcome changes to 100-year old legislation as Insurance Bill gains Royal Assent
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Insurance Act, which has today received Royal Assent.
William Hague tops the billing as Biba unveils 2015 conference line-up
The Leader of the House of Commons William Hague MP and Professor Brian Cox have been named among the keynote speakers for the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2015 conference in Manchester.
C-Suite - Broker: Waking up to the cyber threat
With technology advancing rapidly, the industry needs to take its head out of the sand
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 29 January
When the New Years Honours list came rolling around, Penny was once again ignored.
Fraud taskforce agrees terms of reference in first meeting
The government fraud taskforce has identified data protection as one area to focus on following its first meeting this week.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
Trade Voice: Biba sets out manifesto for 2015
The trade body reveals a 10-point plan for smarter, clearer and value for money regulation
Biba sets out plan for more affordable regulation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out a 10 point plan to achieve regulation that is better value for money in its 2015 manifesto, launched today (19 January).
Biba confident on pre-election manifesto progress
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is confident it can make rapid progress on a list of 20 “calls for action” issued as part of its 2015 manifesto.
Cyber and sharing economy among Biba's manifesto commitments
Emerging risks emanating from the sharing economy and cyber insurance feature prominently among the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 11 manifesto commitments to members.
Video: Biba executive director Graeme Trudgill on the 2015 manifesto
British Insurance Brokers’ Association executive director Graeme Trudgill talks to Post news editor Callum Brodie ahead of the launch of the trade body’s far-reaching 2015 manifesto.
Biba Manifesto 2015: Breaking news
The Post team brings you the breaking news on the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Manifesto 2015 as it launched at parliament on 19 January.
Biba appoints young broker steering group
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a Young Broker Steering Group with the aim of providing guidance and resources to younger brokers.
Evidence for reinsurance reforms expected to centre around regulation and tax
The cost of regulation, tax and immigration are the themes expected to come under the microscope following a plea for evidence on potential reinsurance reforms by City minister Andrea Leadsom MP.
CMA draft order obligations criticised for duplicating existing regulation
Industry players are fearful draft Competition and Markets Authority motor insurance obligations conflict with existing conduct regulation amid concerns the watchdog is not giving firms enough time to implement its suggested reforms.
Insurance trade bodies to meet with regulators on CMA draft orders
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Association of British Insurers are to meet with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority in the coming weeks to ensure obligations from the CMA private motor…
Biba recruits Abbey Legal for advice helpline
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new legal advice line for members, run by Abbey Legal Protection.
Home and motor premiums continue to fall shows Biba price index
The cost of home and motor insurance has continued to reduce in the last year, figures from the British Insurance Brokers' Association and Acturis Insurance Price Index show.
Interview: Peter Staddon: Ringing in the changes
Having completed his first 12 months leading the Managing General Agents’ Association, Peter Staddon tells Post about his future ambitions for the trade body
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
FCA reputation diminished after damning Davis report
The Financial Conduct Authority has been left "diminished" by a damning report into its handling of publicity around a life insurance thematic review, according to certain market observers.
UK insurers undeterred on sharing society progress despite international Uber concerns
The banning of Uber in several territories will not deter the UK insurance industry's engagement with sharing economy companies, according to commentators, with telematics providers tipped to help small car-sharing organisations obtain cover.
Trade bodies fight for re-worded clauses to be restored to Insurance Bill
Biba and Airmic address House of Lords' committee in attempt to restore axed clauses