All BIBA articles – Page 4
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NewsAviva, Ageas and Zurich among insurers to join neurodiversity campaign
Insurance leaders hope to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions around neurological differences
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NewsBiba launches holiday scheme in anticipation of UK holiday boom
The scheme will provide brokers with the ability to ‘help clients and create business opportunities’, says head of technical services
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are broker schemes on the rise again?
Industry experts tell Insurance Times about the recovery of broker schemes following the pandemic
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News AnalysisTrillion wide trade finance gap causes ‘challenging environment’ for insurers and SMEs
To address this, trade finance firms and trade credit insurers will need to act together
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NewsBiba calls for government intervention as SMEs face ‘very real’ cyber risks
The broker trade body and cyber underwriter CFC have teamed up to improve the cyber landscape amid reports of low penetration of cover
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NewsRisk managers note concerns over sensitive data stored by cyber insurers
Cyber underwriter CFC is adamant that it protects client data to a sufficient degree, however
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News AnalysisIndustry welcomes FCA review of FSCS thresholds to mitigate ‘unintended unfairness’
In December 2022, the FCA outlined its planned review of the FSCS compensation funding model – trade body says this could prove to be ‘very positive’ for brokers
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News AnalysisIs it the end of the line for property insurance commissions on multioccupancy buildings?
The UK government has indicated its intention to ban managing agents and freeholders from taking commissions when arranging buildings insurance
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NewsBiba submits request to HM Treasury ahead of Spring Budget 2023
The trade body has flagged key topic areas for the government, such as flooding, apprenticeships and the Financial Services and Markets Bill
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News AnalysisBriefing: Brokers are looking for silver linings in economic storm clouds
Macroeconomic conditions are still tough, but it’s time for brokers to roll up their sleeves and embrace the opportunities this could present
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News Analysis‘Insurers will have to rely on brokers’ if post-Brexit tax changes come to fruition
Brokers could see changes to their admin workload and trading operations as a result of Brexit
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NewsManifesto 2023: Cost of regulation for brokers at an ‘all time high’
The average costs of regulation have skyrocketed by 40% since 2019, said the trade body
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NewsManifesto 2023: Biba reveals new ESG commitments for 2023
The broker trade body has pledged to get its ‘own house in order first’, so that the support given to its members is built on a ‘strong foundation’
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NewsBrokers are ‘absolutely fundamental’ to risk management innovation - Andrew Griffith
The new economic secretary applauded brokers for ‘helping the sanctions to try and bring pressure to bear on Russia as it has pursued its illegal war in Ukraine’
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NewsManifesto 2023: IPT rate should be frozen
The financial burden on insurance buyers has grown significantly according to Biba, and IPT has reached a record high
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NewsManifesto 2023: Cost of living crisis heightening underinsurance is a ‘concern’
Standalone cyber insurance is one of the most common products where insureds opt to drop cover, according to Biba’s latest research
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NewsManifesto 2023: Biba calls for compulsory public liability insurance for e-scooters
The broker body has also taken aim at regulation surrounding automated vehicles
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NewsManifesto 2023: Insurers continue to allow ‘square pegs in square holes’ for eTrading - Biba
The broker trade body plans to work with insurers to deliver positive eTrading outcomes for brokers and end customers
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NewsManifesto 2023: Insurance sector needs time to prepare for ‘significant impact’ of Martyn’s Law - Biba
The broker trade body may compile a scheme to help its members action the new duty’s requirements
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NewsBiba launches 2023 manifesto with focus on risk management and stability
Executive director confirms that ‘stability is a key message’ that the trade association wants to bring ‘forward this year’, with focuses on regulation, financial resilience and enabling economic growth
