British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba chooses Questgates for valuation facility
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed specialist loss adjuster Questgates as its preferred partner to manage its new valuation facility.
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" Law Society PI comments
The British Insurance Brokers' Association today described the Law Society's recent comments on solicitors professional indemnity cover as ‘ill-informed’ and ‘self-promoting’.
Biba defends brokers following Law Society criticism
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has defended the broking community following criticism from the Law Society.
SME flood cover in doubt as Biba battles for its inclusion in Flood Re
Industry-backed affordable flood insurance was never intended to cover small businesses, according to the Association of British Insurers.
FCA denies review was sparked by broker’s remuneration issues
The Financial Conduct Authority has distanced itself from claims its thematic review into brokers’ conflicts of interest was triggered by an investigation into a broker that revealed issues with its remuneration practices.
Bluefin names former Biba boss Galbraith as non-exec
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has recruited the former chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association as a non-executive director.
Biba vents concerns over flood cover in consultation response
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is concerned small businesses currently covered under the Statement of Principles will not be covered by the four proposals outlined in the government consultation on the future of flood cover.
PostCast - Issue 1 - 1/8 August
The team discuss the news, features and interviews from the 1/8 August edition of Post Magazine.
Interview: Biba's Steve White: Bold beginnings
From ‘shouting’ at the regulator to outlining a new segmentation strategy, new Biba chief executive Steve White has already ruffled more than a few feathers in his first 100 days in the hot seat. He tells Post he’s started as he means to go on...
More brokers face fines over add-ons after Swinton pays £7.4m penalty
Analyst blames drop in Esure’s profit expectations on bundled add-ons.
Biba partners with UKGI on members’ helpline
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is to work with compliance consultancy UKGI to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Post Audio Supplement - 11 July 2013
Too busy to read the magazine or website? Want a quick update on the latest news?
Regulator FCA faces call for "pay to play" to be investigated
Regulator faces calls for ‘pay to play’ to be investigated.
Q&A: Andy Watson: Happy days
Andy Watson reflects on his short time in charge of Ageas UK and discusses market issues, including the referral fees ban, regulation, telematics and recent job cuts in the sector.
Solicitors offered unrated insurer carriers despite solvency concerns
Déja vu as Balva-like unrated carriers on brink of taking market.
Biba bolstered by 2012 subs growth
The British Insurance Brokers Association has reported boosted turnover for the year ending 31 December 2012, with subscriptions climbing almost £200 000.
View from the Top: Regulators need our help
By working together we can sort out insurers’ tarnished image and cut the bureaucracy, says Robert Hiscox, honorary president, Hiscox
Insurers welcome Flood Re but call for clarity over liability
Insurers’ agreement to the terms of the Statement of Principles for another two years will provide the Association of British Insurers and government enough time to resolve outstanding issues around the implementation of Flood Re, according to the trade…
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
Cunningham Lindsey releases iPhone broker app
Cunningham Lindsey has released an iPhone app designed to help brokers find the right loss adjuster contact.
Add-ons: Into the mist
The Financial Conduct Authority’s investigation into add-ons threatens to create fault lines between the industry and the public. Is the sector’s house in order or is a clean up needed?
Alec Finch steps down from Biba board
Alec Finch has left his place at the board of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association following the end of his term.
Biba launches strategic review consultation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a member consultation following it strategic review earlier this year.
Biba and Kingsbridge offer PI scheme for freelancers
The British Insurance Brokers Association and Kingsbridge are offering professional indemnity cover for freelance professionals.