British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Biba's budget submission slates regulators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has warned the Chancellor that the value of insurance "is being eroded through inappropriate, disproportionate and costly regulation".
Academic paper suggests England learn from Scotland about flood risk prevention
An academic made a splash this week by publishing a paper calling for planners, developers and architects to be held "legally liable when they get it wrong and people are flooded" as a way of preventing further flood plain development.
Experts play down fears of wider trend as two brokers slip into administration
Fears that smaller brokers are coming under increased pressure — after two independent firms slipped into administration in a week — have been downplayed by Eric Galbraith (pictured) who claims "the market is as competitive as ever".
Broker Focus: Schemes - Time to get scheming?
Specialist insurance schemes can offer enormous benefits for niche customers. But do they represent good business — and how can brokers make them successful?
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
Editor's comment: A call to arms - for some
In a week where some of the news could have come from the pages of a spy novel with hidden cameras and tracker devices being used, it is with some comfort that one story appears a simple case of black and white.
Legal chiefs angered by Downing Street snub at the motor premium summit
Only insurers were invited to the Number 10 meeting, leaving many sectors feeling left out in the cold.
Corporate Underinsurance: Improving understanding of business interruption cover
Last year's riots brought the problem of a lack of business interruption cover to the fore. What are the solutions to underinsurance in this area?
Brokers unconcerned as RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Brand Finance heralds move as sensible
Brokers issue retention rate warning over commercial insurance aggregation
Insurance firms looking to help aggregators target commercial insurance expansion in 2012 have been warned to check poor retention rates and increased fraud risks before over-committing themselves.
Business continuity plans can save companies, Biba research reveals
New research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Cabinet Office has revealed business continuity plans are likely to stop companies from failing after a major disruption such as a flood or fire.
FSA's 'twin peaks' transition model welcomed, but further clarity sought
The Financial Services Authority's decision to create a 'twin peaks' operating model to mirror the upcoming regulator has been hailed as a "chance to get it right for the future".
Brokers wary over Groupama transfers as S&P puts Aviva and Axa on rating alert
Up for sale insurer may be helped by wider eurozone worries.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
CII Blog: Past, Present and Future
Now is a good idea time to reflect on the past year and 2011 was certainly a rollercoaster for those in insurance.
Jackson quits Carole Nash director role
Commercial director for Carole Nash, Simon Jackson, has quit after four years in the job.
World wide web inventor announced as BIBA conference keynote speaker
The inventor of the world wide web Sir Tim Berners-Lee will be the closing keynote speaker at British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference this year.
Biba welcomes Treasury report calling for fresh regulation outlook
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has been among the first trade bodies to welcome today’s publication of a Treasury Committee report into the Financial Conduct Authority.
Biba “keen to engage” with cross departmental ministerial committee
Responding to the Transport Committee cost of motor insurance follow up, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, welcomed the establishment of a cross departmental ministerial committee.
Biba 2012 manifesto focuses on broker regulation and supporting growth
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2012 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
EC gender directive guidelines a ‘disappointment’
The European Commission’s guidelines for applying the soon-to-be-implemented gender directive have added clarity but have been labelled a “disappointment”.
News analysis: Ombudsman moves to end ‘one size fits all’ fees for mass complaints
FOS consultation proposes supplementary fees to tackle record PPI complaints workload.
Biba members to benefit from crime requirements checking facility
Members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association will be kept up to speed with their obligations under the Terrorism Act and the Financial Services Authority’s financial crime requirements following the association’s launch of a checking facility.
MPs demand changes to riot payments
MPs on the Home Affairs Committee have demanded the government speed up payments to victims of future riots and permanently extend the application deadline to 42 days.