Eric Galbraith
BIBA : takes brokers lobbying to Prime Minister’s office
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has visited the Prime Minister’s office to raise a number of key broker issues.
Visiting Number 10 Downing Street...
BIBA : alternative FSCS funding model to FSA
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has proposed an alternative fairer structure for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) funding model, which has been...
BIBA : regulation clarifications welcomed but says cost and style must be proportionate
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has welcomed further clarification from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on the transition to the new regulator, the...
BIBA 2013 : Meeting the Growth Challenge announced as theme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has announced that ‘Meeting the Growth Challenge’ will be the theme for its 2013 conference and exhibition to...
BIBA : Eric Galbraith to step down as Chief Executive
Eric Galbraith, Chief Executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), will step down next year after nearly 10 years leading the association.
Appointed Chief...
BIBA : concerns with the revision of Insurance Mediation Directive
The European Commission has published a revised Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD II), outlining changes to insurance broker regulation across Europe.
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association...
Europe : Commissioner Barnier assures that regulatory reform will be proportionate and balanced
BIPAR brings together leading political figures in European Parliament on dawn of insurance and financial intermediaries’ revised legislation.
European Commissioner Michel Barnier told the insurance...
BIBA must continue to adapt and improve in order to be a leading UK trade association in the 21st Century
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Deloittes to conduct a strategic review, and has warned brokers about political pressure in Europe for...
BIBA : the European Commission could enforce mandatory commission disclosure by 2019
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is warning brokers that the revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) could result in both mandatory disclosure...
BIBA : new iPhone and iPad Find a Broker application launched
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has launched a Find a BIBA Broker mobile application (app) for iPhones and iPads to help customers locate...
BIBA calls on Government to provide detail and timescales for combating fraudulent whiplash claims
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has called for the Government to commit to a timescale and announce details for its work to reduce...
BIBA’s Eric Galbraith calls for better regulation and for government not to tax protection
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has set out its Budget priorities to recognise the importance of risk management and insurance protection to assist...
Sir Tim Berners-Lee to speak at BIBA 2012
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the Oxford University graduate who invented the World Wide Web, has been confirmed as the closing keynote speaker at BIBA 2012....
BIBA 2012 manifesto : broker regulation and growth
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) release its 2012 annual Manifesto today, outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
The main focus for...
BIBA : insurance sector deservs more credit
The British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) has said that more recognition should be given to the value insurance brokers bring to UK plc, and...
BIBA : theme for BIBA 2012 is Shaping our Futures
The theme for the next BIBA Conference will be Shaping our Futures. The conference and exhibition will be held at Manchester Central on May...
BIBA : Social Initiative award winner
BIBA has won the Social Initiative award at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
The judges were particularly impressed with BIBA’s signposting initiative...
BIBA : FSCS petition of 7000 signatures presented to MP
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has presented its Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP...
BIBA and Sterling gaze into the crystal ball
It was a day of revelations for Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the Bitish Insurance Brokers' Association. As part of his normal duties at...
Galbraith calls for the right regulation, completion of the FSCS review by April 2012 and an industry solution to client money risks
In his opening address at BIBA’s 2011 Conference in Manchester, Eric Galbraith, BIBA’s Chief Executive, called on HM Treasury and the new Financial Conduct...
