Professional interest.

Professional status was again under the spotlight at last month's BIBA Conference in Edinburgh. However, temperatures rose as Simon Bolam opened proceedings with a diatribe on the contentious issue of pricing. Tim Collison reports.

BIBA chairman Simon Bolam has gained a reputation for standing his
ground and speaking his mind. And, at last month's BIBA Conference in
Edinburgh, he left delegates in no doubt of his firm and forthright stance
on insurance company misdemeanours.


While the issue of dual pricing is by no means new, it is still guaranteed
to get most brokers hot under the collar, and Mr Bolam spelt out exactly
why it angers so many BIBA members. "There is a perception held by many
intermediaries that certain