British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Expertise In Action - Big data: Thinking big
‘Big data’ has long been hailed as the next big thing in insurance – so why have firms been so slow to harness its undoubted potential?
Broker FSCS levy drops 39% as PPI fears ease
Final levies for insurance brokers have dropped by almost 40% in figures released today by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Biba appoints ES Risk for engineering scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed ES Risks to provide its new engineering insurance and inspection scheme.
Biba boss extends industry welcome to incoming financial secretary
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White is confident the sector will enjoy an equally “good relationship” with incoming financial secretary to the Treasury Nicky Morgan as it maintained with her predecessor.
Scottish Independence: Decision time
As the referendum on Scottish independence edges closer, what would a ‘yes’ vote mean for the insurance industry?
GI players demand action after FCA life insurance investigation blunder
Aviva and L&G shares fall after investigation details are aired prematurely.
Insurers sought to back new aggregator targeting UK’s Eastern Europeans
Broker targeting same demographic could follow launch of Global Market Compare
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 April 2014
Penny is a massive prankster, and loves it when these things come off without a hitch.
Market Moves - 10 April 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
RA Cowen boss Scott to chair latest Biba advisory board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed RA Cowen and Partners director Grant Scott as chairman of its regional chairs’ advisory board.
Climate change outlook sparks calls for increased government flood spend
A report predicting a dramatic increase in European flood risk exposure due to climate change has prompted calls for the UK government to up its spending on flood defences.
Industry questions FCA’s decision to probe commercial claims handling
Regulator reveals more thematic reviews to be undertaken in 2014/2015
Bradshaw takes Biba consultancy role
Barbara Bradshaw has moved to a consultancy role at the British Insurance Brokers' Association focusing on member engagement and contributing to the smaller brokers' advisory board.
Colosso first name on Biba advisory board to replace LMRC
Howden chief executive Adrian Colosso will form part of a British Insurance Brokers’ Association advisory board that is being set up to replace the London market region committee.
Brokers risking regulatory fines due to ‘misunderstanding’ of Bribery Act
Compliance experts issue warning following penalties for Besso, JLT and Aon.
Regulators urged to provide value for 24% increase in costs
Commentators suggest FCA should move outside capital.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 27 March 2014
Penny was happily discussing sporting hobbies with US Risk UK boss Mike Lobb this week, when things took a turn for the sinister.
Tim Ryan to lead Biba's networks and MGA advisory board
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Ryan Insurance Group managing director Tim Ryan to head its new networks and managing general agents' advisory board, Post’s sister title Insurance Age has revealed.
Biba motor panel chair Briscoe hands over reins
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Gallagher Bassett branch manager George Nicol to replace Allan Briscoe as chairman of its motor panel.
Editor's comment: Joining forces to finish the race
Brokers and insurers could be described as having a love-hate relationship – like Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote.
Personal lines brokers told to shore up data defences after Aviva breach
PRA and FCA expected to increase scrutiny of data protection systems.
Brokers warned to scrutinise TOBAs ahead of new employers’ liability rules
Insurers could pass on fines to firms failing to obtain employee reference numbers.
Foil warns contract law reforms lack detail
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has hit out at planned reforms of law governing contracts between policyholders and insurers.
Add-ons remedies to help level playing field for brokers, Biba says
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called the Financial Conduct Authority’s suggested remedies to its market investigation into add-ons a sensible first step.