British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Interview: Paul Anscombe: Setting the standard
Paul Anscombe’s decision to set up the Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council has caused something of a stir within the broking community – but the James Hallam MD tells Post the group is exactly what the industry needs
Airmic, Biba and Bila to provide evidence to Insurance Bill committee
The special committee convened to scrutinise the Insurance Bill will hear evidence from the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, and the British Insurance Law Association.
Europe: Qualifications beyond the nations?
The UK insurance market has a very clear approach to professionalism and qualifications - but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
Biba outlines spending priorities ahead of Autumn Statement
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has set out its spending priorities for the forthcoming Autumn Statement highlighting apprenticeships, flood defence spending and Insurance Premium Tax relief on telematics products for young drivers as its…
Biba moots several changes to Insurance Bill
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has recommended a number of amendments in its written evidence to the Insurance Bill including around the disclosure of confidential information.
Axa launches 14 guides to boost claims transparency
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched its claims transparency initiative, called Making Claims Clear.
Biba launches sharing economy guide
Aon, Higos, Bluefin and Towergate are among the brokers that have signalled they can place risks for businesses operating within the sharing economy, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Expertise in Action Video: Ian McManus & Steve White on training, succession planning and channel differentiation
Given the competitive insurance landscape it is important brokers do not only invest in their employees to maintain a skilled upwardly mobile workforce, but also articulate their value to customers.
Spotlight: Future of broking: Get the training right
With few students willing to even consider insurance as a career option, how can the industry persuade young people that it is a viable career choice?
First Central joins Biba
Motor broker First Central has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the trade body has announced.
London market bosses’ wish for unified representation unlikely to be realised
Insiders doubtful over aims of CEOs and COOs that were revealed in IUA survey
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 2: Regulation, Commission & Politics
In the second in a series of reports covering brokers’ views of the issues affecting their sector, Post this week asks 20 senior industry figures their thoughts on regulation, commission and politics.
Biba launches customisable pro-broker animation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled a new animated video designed to promote the value of brokers.
Trade bodies: Are you being heard?
Legal & General severed ties with the Association of British Insurers for being out of step with the firm, but do trade bodies really listen to and provide value for money for their members?
Blog: Trade Bodies - 5 things you need to know
Legal & General's high profile exit from the Association of British insurers has forced trade bodies throughout the industry to rethink how they demonstrate their value. Post's upcoming feature has some key takeaways for trade bodies and those mulling…
‘Constructive’ party conference season dialogue pleases insurance bosses
Flooding and cost of motor insurance and regulation top the agenda
Biba to focus on brokers' 'core beliefs' at 2015 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has chosen "delivering our promise" as the theme of its 2015 conference to be held one week after the general election.
Biba prioritising sharing economy as 2015 manifesto issue
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed its support for the sharing economy by its intention to include it in its 2015 manifesto.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 9 October
Penny discovered this week even the great and good of the insurance industry can be afflicted with the plague of the sector – whiplash.
Sharing Society: A problem shared
The sharing economy has seen enormous growth in recent years but it still poses many challenges for the insurance industry – not least in terms of the vast array of risks the sector poses
Blog: Five things that you can share
The new sharing economy is booming, and insurers are struggling to keep up. Here's five examples of the kinds of products underwriters are going to have to get their heads around
Europe: Commission disclosure - disaster averted?
The Insurance Mediation Directive has been the subject of much conjecture in recent times. So what will the trialogue decide on - and what will the impact on insurers be?
Adrian Flux and Carole Nash first to sign up for IFB broker model
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has unveiled a two-tier membership model for small and larger brokers in a bid to strengthen the industry’s collective fight against fraud by opening intelligence sharing to a wider broker audience.
DfT tipped to focus on telematics in announcement on young driver safety
Government thought to have sought reports from three telematics providers