British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Brokers herald White appointment as making 'perfect sense'
Broking bosses have thrown their support behind newly appointed British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White, with many describing the selection as making “perfect sense”.
White replaces Galbraith as Biba CEO
Outgoing Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith is to be replaced by the industry body’s head of compliance and training Steve White.
BGL criticises Biba over ‘prehistoric’ views
The BGL Group has slammed views expressed by Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Associations, on the transactional nature of insurance, describing these views as ‘prehistoric’.
Biba and Willis back social media site
Social media platform My Slipcase has signed up members from 342 insurance and reinsurance organisations since it launched nine months ago.
View from the Top: Because we’re worth it
Forget the naysayers, brokers play a crucial role in the relationship between insurers and policyholders, says David Ross.
FSCS: Off the hook
Changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme ahead of the introduction of twin peak regulation have angered brokers, but should insurers be held more accountable?
High Net Worth: Rich Pickings
With an increase in providers of high net worth insurance in recent years, wealthy customers have plenty to choose from. What can firms do to stand out from the crowd?
Biba and ABI agree Toba template
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association agreed a standard template with the Association of British Insurers for Terms of Business Arrangements.
Claims Club Monthly Missive: Learning from Bethany Probert
It seems that barely a month passes without the industry suffering publicity bad enough to harm the reputation of an individual firm or, worse still, the entire industry.
Biba raises regulatory concerns in budget submission
The British Insurance Brokers Association has asked the government for “a more dynamic regulatory regime in place that recognises the impact of regulation on our sector.”
CILA takes IMD2 fears to Brussels
CILA boss Malcolm Hyde has taken his concerns on the Insurance Mediation Directive 2 to MEPs.
Efra chair McIntosh moves to calm fears over raising IPT to cover flood risks
Industry players have been reassured that a proposal to use a proportion of insurance premium tax to resolve a flood debate impasse relating to contingent liability will not result in a rise in IPT.
More than 'token gesture' required for mis-selling insurers, claims Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has responded to the latest Financial Services Authority’s funding consultation by calling for insurers to be re-introduced to cross subsidies in more than a token way in the Financial Services Compensation…
Blog: Has Biba found its valentine in Steve White?
It is now four months since Eric Galbraith announced his intention to leave the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, leading to fevered speculation about his successor.
View from the Top: Where is the love?
Survey peddlers should be off the Valentine’s card list as they predict doom and gloom
Biba warns brokers on £21m FSCS levy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has warned that it is increasingly likely that a proposed levy on insurance brokers will come into effect.
Biba launches manifesto for “the year of change”
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its manifesto for 2013, promising to meet customers’ needs, promote fairer regulation and support jobs.
Biba unveils conference speakers for 2013
Martin Wheatley, CEO designate of the Financial Conduct Authority, David Miliband MP, Olympic cycling star Sir Chris Hoy MBE and entrepreneur Hilary Devey will all be speaking at this year’s Biba conference.
Brokerbility boss challenges industry to set agenda for future generations
Brokerbility has launched a call to arms for the insurance industry having tired of witnessing a series of political and PR own goals.
Smaller brokers have nothing to fear from Financial Conduct Authority
An ageing workforce rather than more stringent regulation is likely to drive consolidation of smaller brokers in the year ahead, according to market experts.
UK regulator committed to risk-based regulation regardless of EU status
Plans to implement Solvency II will not be derailed by the Prime Minister’s pledge to hold a referendum on European Union membership if he is re-elected at the next general election.
Penny Black's Insurance week
This week, Penny has been curious to see how the industry might vote in an EU referendum proposed by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Insurers argue FSCS funding structure to pay into broker pool is 'unreasonable'
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has condemned plans to revise the funding structure of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, arguing that the charges faced by insurance brokers remain "unacceptably high".
Premium Credit CEO aims for 16% broker penetration in next 12 months
Premium Credit chief executive Andrew Doman has outlined his strategy to double broker penetration in 2013.