British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
Biba awards Francis Perkins and Young Broker trophies
Former non-executive director of AFL Insurance Brokers, Alec Finch, was awarded the Francis Perkins Award, and Capsule Insurance Services’ Liam Green took home the Young Broker of the Year prize.
Biba 2023: A period of regulatory and legislative stability tops broker wish list
Attendees at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester voted for a period of stability with no regulatory or legislative changes as their top desire in a poll at the event yesterday.
Biba launches guide to help brokers with cost of living crisis
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new guide to help brokers explain to customers the dangers of cutting back on cover during these tough times.
Firms not challenging themselves enough on fair value – FCA boss Brewis
Financial Conduct Authority director of general insurance Matt Brewis believes insurance firms are applying a ‘tick box’ approach to fair value assessments.
Biba CEO White: FCA needs to act on broker regulatory burden
The Financial Conduct Authority has been urged to reduced the “unacceptably high” regulatory burden faced by insurance brokers.
Biba CEO Steve White to retire
Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, told the audience of the trade body’s annual conference that he will retire this autumn.
Biba launches ESG guides
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled publications on environmental, social and governance for its members.
Editor’s letter: Sorry insurers, your staff ain’t worth stealing
In the weeks leading up to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, I had a number of ‘state of market’ meetings with brokers
Biba seeking new HNW schemes provider due to Home & Legacy closure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is searching for a new high-net-worth schemes provider, and will be ‘seeking tenders from alternative providers’ in light of Allianz planning to put Home & Legacy into run-off.
Biba renews Lockton PI partnership
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker contract with Lockton for a further three years.
Sicsic Advisory becomes Biba associate
Regulatory and risk consultancy Sicsic Advisory has become an associate of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
In conversation: Broker Diversity Push
Insurance Age met up with the leaders of Biba, the MGAA and Liiba for the Broker Diversity Push campaign to expand on the support and practical assistance being provided to members and widen the discussion on this crucial topic.
Biba urges Government to bring forward ban on sharing property commission
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association urged the Government to bring forward legislation to ban the sharing of commission with property managing agents, freeholders and landlords to create a ‘level playing field and avoid an early mover penalty’.
‘Failing consumers’ – Gove gives Biba one month for commissions action plan
Government minister Michael Gove has given the British Insurance Brokers’ Association one month to drum up an action plan to address ‘completely unacceptable’ practices in the buildings’ insurance market.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions becomes Biba associate
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has become the 43rd associate of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Biba defends broker earnings after FCA overhaul in property commissions
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association backed changes the Financial Conduct Authority wants to improve transparency for leaseholders, while also defending broker earnings.
Aviva quits CBI after second rape allegation
Aviva has quit the Confederation of British Industry after a second rape allegation from a woman working at the business lobby group.
Biba cancels CBI membership amid misconduct allegations
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed to Insurance Age that it has cancelled its membership of the Confederation of British Industry amid allegations of sexual misconduct directed at senior CBI staff.
Lloyd’s joins Biba as a partner
Lloyd’s has become the 21st partner of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Biba launches computer insurance scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new computer scheme, provided by specialist insurer HSB, to help protect computer hardware and portable equipment.
Vitale Digital becomes Biba associate
Vitale Digital has become the 42nd British Insurance Brokers’ Association associate.
Chaucer warns on underinsurance with construction costs at record highs
With rebuild costs 10.4% higher than a year ago, an average property insurance policy set to cover £1m could now be short for the full rebuild value, Chaucer has warned.
People on low incomes are giving up insurance due to ‘poverty premium’
More than half of people in poverty are finding it difficult to pay for their insurance, leading some to give up insurance as they prioritise food and energy bills, according to research by Social Market Foundation.
Interview: Biba CEO Steve White - Leading from the front
To coincide with the 10th anniversary of his appointment as CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, Insurance Age takes Steve White on a trip down memory lane.