British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba)
Government to compensate victims of terrorism abroad
Biba welcomes commitment.
Biba appoints new board members
Brendan McManus and Ken Davidson join the British Insurance Brokers’ Association board.
Motor insurance: Pay as you go?
Motor insurers have faced a barrage of bad publicity over the costs associated with spreading premium payments over a year, rather than in one lump sum. Jakki May reports on the issues.
Biba 2010 manifesto focuses on changing political and regulatory horizons and signposting
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2010 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
Biba appoints new LMRC members
Guy Holland-Bosworth and Kevin Hancock join committee
Bluefin to provide D&O scheme for Biba members
New policy to be underwritten by Ace
Penny black's insurance week
Penny is getting sick of this cold weather, although the freak blizzards in Kent on 17 December added a surreal element to Towergate's Moroccan themed soiree that saw marketing boss Marc DonFrancesco kitted out as a camel and CEO Andy Homer masquerading…
Keep schtum
Rachel Gordon looks into contingent commissions, questions why so many brokers and insurers refuse to explain their strategies, and queries whether the Financial Services Authority's stance is strong enough.
ABI launches guide for online customers
BIBA, Which? and Comparison sites assist launch
Under strain
Rising complaints about the solicitors' indemnity scheme have prompted calls for change. Hugh Price and Roger Flaxman explain why varying the renewal date alone will not solve the problem.
IIB and Biba plan united front if Tories win
Talks over how to present a united front to a new government if the Conservatives seize power next year have begun between the Institute of Insurance Brokers and British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Industry cries foul over IPT decision
The insurance industry has called on the Chancellor to reconsider a decision to apply insurance premium tax to fees on personal lines insurance sold through intermediaries.
Insurers warn of an increase in water damage claims
Aviva suggests that property owners should carry out risk management measures to protect their buildings from serious damage brought on by winter weather.
Biba expresses insurance premium tax concerns
Broker body writes to member on government budget proposals
IIB backs FSCS review
FSA review good news for brokers declares Barbara Bradshaw, chief executive of the Institute of Insurance Brokers.