British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Spotlight on talent: The youth of today
A recent Chartered Insurance Institute report was deeply critical of the insurance industry's efforts at recruiting the next generation. Rachel Gordon examines whether effective engagement is really that bad.
Post in print - 3 June 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post.
Biba kicks off lobbying with Treasury meeting
British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns over the latest wording of the Bribery Act 2010, warning the new government it must learn from its predecessor's handling of the insurance premium tax issue.
Editor's comment: M&A activity is steady, with some green shoots
This year has seen only a steady drip of merger and acquisition activity, rather than a flurry, something that was noted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers in its European Financial Services M&A Insight published yesterday.
80% of insurance industry applies for ELTO membership
Four in five EL insurance firms have applied for voluntary membership of the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office.
Penny Black's insurance week
Keeping a low profile at last week's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference, Penny did manage to sneak into a conference session chaired by the body's technical services chief Peter Staddon.
Motor - Provisional drivers: Practice makes perfect
Rachel Gordon reports on the growing trend for motor insurers to offer cover to drivers holding a provisional licence.
View from the top: Positive and purposeful
It's always good to get an opportunity to see familiar and new faces, and the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference never lets you down. The number of brokers attending was again very strong and the networking opportunities were second to…
Allianz commercial boss attacks MGAs on trust
Allianz commercial general manager Chris Hanks has slammed managing general agents for failing to "inspire trust and confidence among customers".
Biba to lobby coalition
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is set to launch a major lobbying campaign to promote the role of the broker to the Liberal-Conservative coalition government.
Broker channel promotion
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called on other insurers to promote their broker distribution channel, following Aviva's successful advertising campaign.
IIWG future in doubt as ABI looks to pick up leadership
The Association of British Insurers is expected to take up the mantle from the Insurance Industry Working Group, after the change of government threw its future into question.
KGM offers motor hope
Last week, the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference saw the great and good of the UK general insurance market descend on the Excel Centre in London's Docklands to network, socialise and swap ideas about where they see the market going.
FSA in limbo as coalition puts Bank of England in charge
The coalition government has granted macro-prudential regulation of financial services to the Bank of England to rectify the "defective" tripartite system, according to the Treasury.
BIBA 2010: Conference heads to Manchester next year
British Insurances Brokers' Association chairman Patrick Smith has announced in his closing address at Biba’s 2010 conference and exhibition that next year’s event will be held at Manchester Central on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May 2011.
Interview - Ben Wright: Property boom
Despite the recession, Keelan Westall's head Ben Wright tells Mairi MacDonald the business has ambitious expansion plans.
Confusion over FSA prompts calls for government rethink
The insurance industry has called on the government to review its regulatory proposals, after plans to scrap the Financial Services Authority were thrown into confusion.
BIBA 2010: Galbraith calls on government to introduce the "right legislation"
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to launch a major lobbying campaign to promote the role of the broker to the Liberal-Conservative coalition government.
Biba launches PPI scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Millennium Insurance have joined forces to launch new committed payments protection scheme.
Insurer ratings: The rate debate
With the troubles that have beset Quinn recently, Daniel Dunkley asks whether brokers should take more notice of whether an insurer has a rating or not.
Professionalism pros
I am delighted the theme of next week's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference is professionalism.
Interview - Alex Alway: A real sense of community
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway speaks to Stephanie Denton about market speculation, Quinn, consolidation and why he still has a lot to learn about insurance.
Bodies meet over ash
The British Insurance Brokers' Association, the Association of British Insurers, the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Services Authority met on Tuesday to discuss the fallout from claims complaints arising from the volcanic ash disruption.
Biba awaits "challenges and opportunities" of hung parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it will "be watching carefully" over the next few days to see which government is formed and details of the policies and individual appointments relevant to members and the wider industry.