British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba)
A laughing matter?
Providing peace of mind and protecting people when they are at their most vulnerable, insurance is nothing to be scoffed at. Ian Gosden asks if current advertising trends are making a mockery out of the industry
Keep it zipped
The current subject on broker lips is PMI claims transparency, yet this was banned from discussion at a recent AMII meeting. In the absence of proper debate, Liz McMahon brings viewpoints together on the page
Defaqto gains Biba membership with online system partnership
Defaqto has launched new product Engage GI Broker Edition together with the British Insurance Brokers' Association
Zurich admits policyholder data loss a year later
Biba's Eric Galbraith 'disappointed' that Zurich did not keep him advised
What the papers say
Insurance Age editor, Martin Friel, talks to David Ross, head of media relations at the CII, and Insurance Age news editor Louise Meeson about how the press dealt with the leading stories in October
Biba and NMU launch new marine scheme
The scheme takes the place of two separate marine cargo options
Well-established principals
We are often told that the small and medium-size, family-run insurance broker is dead but, according to Simon Bolam and daughter Valerie McIntee of Edinburgh-based EH Ranson & Co, that is far from the case, writes Edward Murray.
Biba protects holidaymakers from online travel providers going bust
Trade body links up with Tokio Marine for new travel protection scheme
Fears over FOS complaints data
Ombudsman's decision to 'name and shame' bothers Biba's Steve White
Trade bodies urged to stick to same path
Worry over dual approach to regulatory future
Biba urges members to exploit Aviva ads
A "fantastic opportunity" according to Galbraith
Biba welcomes crackdown on uninsured drivers
The Department for Transport has announced new measures which will make it an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle
Biba applauds Conservative caution over dismantling the FSA
But it is still concerned over future regulation plans
New solicitors' PI guidance issued
Broker, insurer and solicitor trade bodies have banded to issue guidance on the renewal process for the first time
Join the club?
It is human nature to form alliances with like-minded individuals. Eric Galbraith considers why and when brokers and intermediaries might choose to join a network
Brokers call for more action on trade credit insurance
Experts have welcomed changes to the government's top-up scheme but say that more help is needed
Most brokers have to battle harder to secure claims pay outs, says Biba
New research also reveals that more than 90% of brokers secure an increased payment on a claim following an initial lower offer from insurers
Mike Slack leaves Biba board
Biba announces latest change to board
Biba Wins Trade Association of the Year Award
The Biba team with John Sergeant after being named Trade Association of the Year