British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba appoints Flaxmans to claims advocacy role
The British Insurance Brokers Association has named mediator Flaxmans as its preferred provider of claims resolution and advocacy services.
Telematics policies increased 61% in 18 months, Biba research shows
The number of live telematics policies increased by 116 000 between 2012 and 2013, according to research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Apprenticeships: Insurers want you
With the Insurance Growth Action Plan hoping to add momentum to the industry’s drive to attract young talent, what does the future hold for insurance apprenticeships?
Insurer FSCS levy to drop 37% while brokers see £8m increase in 2014/15
The proposed general insurance levy payable to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme in 2014/15 has dropped 37% from the year before, the organisation’s budget shows.
Post Intelligence docu-video: Is Flood Re the right insurance solution?
The bad weather over Christmas and the new year has really thrown the issue of Flood Re back into the spotlight.
Biba manifesto sparks hope the burden of regulatory cost will be addressed
FCA urged to find areas for savings and be more transparent.
Signposting agreement proves worth with more than 100 000 referrals
More than 100 000 older motorists and holiday makers have accessed the signposting agreement forged by the insurance industry and the government since it came into force in April 2012.
Cost of regulation among key issues on 2014 Biba maniesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has delivered its “calling card” to the government in the form of its 2014 manifesto in which the cost of regulation and the challenges faced by SMEs feature prominently.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Lord David Hunt
9 July will herald the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards – and what a sensational two decades it has been.
Career file - David Hunt: Biba names Lord Hunt as chairman
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has been named as the new chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, replacing Andy Homer.
Chartered status: Raising standards
Amid an industry-wide drive for improved standards, how will the CII’s consultation on changes to its corporate chartered status criteria affect firms seeking to stand out from the crowd?
Gender Directive: One year on
Just over 12 months after its implementation, has the Gender Directive impacted the industry as strongly as expected? And what has it meant for the progress of telematics?
Industry raises doubts over necessity of Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council
Chairman Anscombe says the IBSC allows sector to determine its own standards.
Cost of home insurance expected to fall despite flood claim increases
Growth in price competition could see rate reductions of up to 10%.
Telematics providers push for young driver curfew plans to be scrapped
Green paper on young driver safety postponed indefinitely ahead of debate.
Editor's comment: New year, new you?
It’s a new year and many in the insurance market will be hoping to start it off on a positive note with a new fitness regime or by cutting down on their intake of fatty food and alcoholic drinks to herald a new ‘you’ for 2014.
Biba names Lord Hunt as chairman
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has been named as the new chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, replacing Andy Homer.
Biba hires pair of area managers as regional focus is reinforced
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has reiterated its commitment to regions across the UK with the appointment of two area managers as the regional faces of the association.
Biba to consult on professional standards in 2014
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is to conduct a consultation on professional standards within the broking industry in the first quarter of 2014.
Broker standards body launched
A new standards body has been launched to improve behaviour and standards in the broking industry.
Young driver green paper publication unlikely before 2014
The Department for Transport has said it will not be releasing its green paper on young driver safety until it has reconciled improving safety without restricting young people’s freedom.
Industry divided over Competition Commission’s motor recommendations
CC cost-cutting suggestions include banning credit hire referral fees
Bid to cut red tape set to enhance UK insurance market’s competitive position
Insurance Growth Action Plan aims to remove barriers for UK insurers overseas.
Career development: CII welcomes government apprenticeships announcement
The Chartered Insurance Institute has welcomed the Treasury's announcement of its gateway project to help people find apprenticeships and graduate training places within insurance.