Representation
BIBA maintains high-level links with the government, the ABI, the major insurers and all senior organisations in the financial sector. In partnership with leading bodies, and to the benefit of all brokers and intermediaries, BIBA continues to work closely with the FSA to help ensure a fair, equitable and workable regulatory regime for the broking industry.
Click here to see the latest updates.
Click here to see BIBA's activity in 2009
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Technical Help
BIBA's technical services department helps members with a wide range of queries, including advice on technical matters and dispute resolution. Our regional forums and other initiatives provide members with the opportunity to gather valuable information and exchange views.
See the latest member information by going to Advice for Members
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Compliance
BIBA offers members a range of compliance support including a helpdesk for telephone and email enquiries , regular online updates on regulatory matters, Compliance Rules (BIBA's quarterly compliance newsletter), access to the BIBA Compliance Manual and the BIBA Compliance Initiative.
See the latest member information by going to Compliance section
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broker ASSESS
An online training and competency programme developed jointly with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and BIBA. Through broker specific assessments, broker ASSESS provides an objective measure of employees' knowledge and understanding. It helps to identify gaps for learning purposes so that compliance with Training and Competence requirements can be continuously reviewed and maintained. The system also provides the learning material to meet these learning needs. A free 14 day trial is available by contacting Kirsty Wingrove at wingrovek@biba.org.uk . Click here for further information.
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Training and Setting Industry Standards
BIBA works closely with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) to provide training, via the Broker Academy , at competitive prices to those working in the industry. Each year we strive to improve upon each programme bringing you further courses in technical, business, managerial and sales / marketing skills subjects . Click here to visit our training section.
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Schemes and Facilities
BIBA has a range of around 30 exclusive schemes and facilities available only to members ranging from an award-winning travel scheme to a bespoke members' P.I. insurance scheme. Please take a few moments to look at the schemes section of our website by clicking here to see how accessing to these facilities could enhance your business.
Manifesto
The BIBA Manifesto has been created following wide consultation with our members, regions and committees, and summarises the key representation issues of the association for 2010 – more detailed information is included on the following page.
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Information
BIBA provides its membership with the latest information and advice on the widest range of topical insurance subjects. The member's only section of our website (password protected) currently has member bulletins on all relevant insurance subjects or topics. The Broker BIBA's magazine keeps members informed of facilities, services and news. We also publish an annual Members' Handbook, as well as distributing a constant stream of press releases.
Click here to visit the Media Centre.
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Regional Structure
Being a strongly democratic organisation, BIBA is proud of its 13 regional committees UK-wide. Each committee provides a focal point for issues of the day and gives members the chance to network with other professionals in their own area. You can take a tour of the regional section of our website by clicking here.
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BIBA Conference
Our annual conference is recognised as the networking event of the year and attracts over 3,000 attendees. Registration is free for all BIBA members. Click here for an update on this year's conference.
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Company Awareness
BIBA and Thomson Directories have been working together in the successful promotion of BIBA members. Many members are already benefiting from a reduction in the cost of advertising in the Thomson directory for further information please click here
Member Referrals
Every year 340,000 consumers contact BIBA seeking insurance advice and all these referrals are passed onto our members. 60,000 calls to our ‘Find a Broker Helpline' and 280,000 visitors to our online ‘Find a Broker Search'.
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Further Information
These are just some of the benefits of BIBA membership.
If you would like any further information about the products and services BIBA provides to members, please contact:
Kirsty Wingrove
Membership Manager
Tel: 020 7397 0224
Email: wingrovek@biba.org.uk
Sunel Victor
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 020 7397 0205
Email: victors@biba.org.uk
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