British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
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Should the insurance industry take a more joined-up approach to communicating with customers? Jamie Marchant explains.
Brokers to blame for lack of voice at top table
Brokers need to "stand up and be counted" when it comes to interacting with law makers and regulators, according to Giles Insurance Brokers chief executive Brendan McManus.
Biba: Scottish independence could pose problems for cross-border trade
Brokers have been warned that Scottish independence could result in heightened trade barriers between insurance businesses operating north and south of the border.
Ageas, Allianz and Axa work together on Biba risk transfer plan
Three of the largest insurers are collaborating with the British Insurance Brokers' Association on a plan to mitigate the "administrative nightmare"” proposed by the Financial Services Authority on risk transfer and client money.
Biba broaches independence issue with Scottish brokers
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is talking to its members about how Scotland's insurance sector would be affected if Scottish voters choose independence in 2014.
Editor's comment: Harmony at last? Maybe not...
Last week was busy for insurers at Parliament. First, something unusual happened in Westminster's corridors of power that could spell good news for the insurance industry.
Business interruption: Playing with fire
Confusion and costs have led to fewer businesses taking out adequate business interruption cover, putting them at risk of significant losses. How can the industry rectify the situation?
Broker Focus: Insurance Mediation Directive - A level playing field?
The European Commission's revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive is targeting mandatory commission disclosure, but what will this mean for UK brokers?
Biba to discuss introduction of code of conduct for members
Brokers across the country could soon be expected to comply with an official British Insurance Brokers' Association code of conduct.
Biba vows to work on providing 'one voice' following Deloitte report
The British Insurance Brokers' Association hierarchy is to form a steering committee and a timetable for consultation after a strategic review carried out by Deloitte identified a number of issues to address.
Insurance chief urges HMRC to open up records to boost EL tracing hit rate
The Employers' Liability Tracing Office is demanding that the government supports its call for HM Revenue & Customs to assist in boosting the number of successful historic policy traces by providing employer reference numbers.
Biba takes broker issues to 10 Downing Street
The British Insurance Brokers Association visited the Prime Minister's office to lobby for key issues affecting brokers.
Biba devises alternative FSCS funding model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has proposed an alternative structure for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme funding model.
Marsh backing Project Noah despite rival Aon joining flood insurance race
Aon Benfield's decision to unveil a reinsurance-based flood risk solution has sparked a bullish response from rival Marsh's top flood specialist, who claimed that the launch of his firm's Project Noah proposal is imminent.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.
Biba welcomes ERN collection rates
Almost half of respondents to a British Insurance Brokers' Association survey have reported 70% to 100% collection levels of the employer reference numbers.
Hunt for new Biba boss begins as Galbraith announces plan to step down
The board of the British Insurance Brokers' Association and chairman Andy Homer have begun the search for a replacement for Eric Galbraith, who is stepping down as chief executive after almost a decade at the helm.
Editor's comment: In the line of fire and flood
Industry reaction to surge events is never far from the debating arena when it comes to learning lessons from catastrophic floods or fires, and loss adjusters frequently find themselves in the line of fire.
Aon to rival Marsh's Project Noah to fill SoP flood insurance gap
Aon Benfield has become the latest company to offer a potential solution to fill the flood insurance gap left by the expiration of the Statement of Principles in June 2013.
Biba calls for proportionate FCA regulation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has issued a cautious welcome to clarification from the FSA on its transition to the new regulator.
Galbraith to bow out of Biba next year
Eric Galbraith is to step down as chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association in 2013, after leading the association for nearly 10 years.
Biba returns to London for 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed that its 2013 conference will take place in London on 15 and 16 May.
Industry fears homeowner panic as flood agreement expiration approaches
Brokers in high flood-risk areas have accused the Association of British Insurers of failing to "nail its colours to the mast" amid growing concern over the lack of a long-term replacement for the Statement of Principles.
Insurance blogger backs regulation of 'murky' loss adjusting practices
An insurance blogger and former broker has added his voice to calls for loss adjusters to be regulated, after criticising the broking sector for its part in supporting unscrupulous firms that promote a "black economy".