Eric Galbraith
Industry divided over repercussions of rising IPT
The increase in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) announced in the Government's emergency Budget has met with mixed reactions.
Emergency Budget 2010: Biba fears IPT rise will lead to cuts in cover
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said it is concerned that consumers and businesses will be hit by increasing insurance costs.
Incisive Media scoops Biba awards
Insurance Age, PB, Post and Reinsurance journalists have won four awards and three “highly commended” accolades at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2010 journalist of the year awards.
News Analysis: Brokers swarm ExCeL at Biba 2010
Emmanuel Kenning reviews a successful Biba conference at which brokers networked with insurance leaders and debated what the future holds under the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.
BIBA 2010: Galbraith calls on Government to introduce the "right legislation"
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is set to launch a major lobbying campaign to promote the role of the broker to the Liberal-Conservative coalition government.
FSCS levies set: brokers stung by higher than expected £61m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set the 2010/11 general levy at £148m with brokers being hit by more than £60m of that.
Biba claims success with Electronic Motor Insurance Certificate
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has said it is “delighted” that changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are about to become law.
Interim FSCS levy scrapped but £61m PPI burden on brokers remains
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set the 2010/11 general levy at £148m.
Biba blasts FSA stance on adequate resources
Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba), has criticised the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) approach to adequate resources.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
If you missed yesterday's live Post webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Interview: Eric Galbraith - The voice of unity
Biba's Eric Galbraith talks to Martin Friel about the importance of forming a single industry voice following the defection of Liiba
Biba to host economic outlook forum
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is to host a pre-election forum at the City of Manchester Stadium on 25 March 2010.
Biba launches 2010 manifesto
Eric Galbraith, Biba chief executive, highlights changing political and regulatory landscape as major challenge
Biba appoints new LMRC members
Kevin Hancock and Guy Holland-Bosworth join LMRC
Zurich admits policyholder data loss a year later
Biba's Eric Galbraith 'disappointed' that Zurich did not keep him advised
Trade bodies urged to stick to same path
Worry over dual approach to regulatory future