The award was in recognition for the success of their lobbying and in particular the campaign which overturned the exemption of travel agents from regulations on the sale of travel insurance, creating a level playing field for BIBA members and reducing consumer detriment. 

BIBA received the award, beating four other trade associations shortlisted for the category.  The judges said that they were specifically  impressed by the coordinated management of the campaign and its notable success, fitting the action into a parliamentary timetable and using deft public relations to muster consumer interest as well.

BIBA Chief Executive Eric Galbraith said: “This is an excellent example of how BIBA is achieving success on behalf of its members.  This award is a testament to the hard work of the BIBA team and we are delighted to receive recognition from our trade association peers.”

The awards, hosted by the Trade Association Forum, received 170 entries and 39 finalist trade associations and were presented at a ceremony at London’s Intercontinental Hotel on 24 July.

BIBA was also a finalist in the Conference Award, Exhibition Award, Magazine of the Year Award and Electronic Communication Award categories.

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1. Photo attached – Left to right:  Sandi Toksvig, Graeme Trudgill, Eric Galbraith, Leighann Burtrand and award sponsor Niall Campbell

2. Click here to view comments from the Trade Association Forum regarding the award

3. For Further Information please contact:

BIBA
Leighann Burtrand
BIBA
020 7397 0223
burtrandl@biba.org.uk

4.About BIBA
BIBA is the UK’s leading broker and intermediary organisation, representing professional insurance brokers and intermediaries.

BIBA is committed to playing a central role in the industry, from providing business backing and training for British brokers through to high-level industry representation.  We also actively participate in helping the industry and its customers deal with some of the major insurance issues of the day.

BIBA members operate to a very high standard of customer service with the aim of ensuring peace of mind, security, financial protection and the professional advice required.

Authoritative, independent and impartial, BIBA, a not for profit organisation, is uniquely relied upon by brokers and the consumer.

To find your nearest BIBA broker visit the ‘Find A Broker' section of the BIBA website, www.biba.org.uk or call BIBA’s consumer helpline on 0870 950 1790.