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Membership

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Welcome to BIBA, the leading UK trade association representing over 2,000 insurance broking firms throughout the country. Do please remember to look at all the sections of our website for the full range of products and services on offer and the up to date position on a number of industry issues.


The insurance industry has never been more competitive, and it's changing faster than ever. So who better to take on the challenge of highlighting the opportunities and guiding you past the potential obstacles than BIBA, the broking industry’s voice of authority. Do please take a few moments to look at the enclosed information and ask yourself if now is the time to be alone?


Being a not for profit organisation, we always put the needs and aspirations of our members first. BIBA’s board is entirely consisted of practicing brokers and intermediaries both large and small who ensure that the Association is run entirely for the benefit of its membership. Here are some of the benefits of becoming a BIBA member:

High Level 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 these leading bodies, and to the benefit of all brokers and intermediaries, we have worked 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.

Technical Help and Compliance Assistance


BIBA ’s technical services department helps members with a wide range of queries including advice on technical matters, compliance issues and dispute resolution problems. Whatever the question - help and advice is only a phone call away. The BIBA Compliance Initiative regularly takes to the road helping members by holding compliance workshops and training sessions.


See the latest member information by going to Advice for Members and the Compliance section

Broker ASSESS


Our online learning and assessment system developed jointly with the CII. Broker Assess offers complete support on training and competency matters and provides the vital evidence that these issues have been addressed. Click here for further information.

Training and Setting Industry Standards


Every year we train over 2,000 delegates in a variety of subjects including compliance programmes. Events are held at different locations throughout the UK . We are working ever more closely in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute to promote best practice and devise industry standards.
Click here to visit our training section.

Schemes and Facilities


BIBA has a range of around 35 exclusive products and schemes 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.

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 currently has member bulletins on over 80 different topics. The Broker – BIBA’s magazine – keep 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.

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 you the chance to network with other professionals in your own area. You can take a tour of the regional section of our website by clicking here.

BIBA Conference


Our annual conference is recognised as the networking event of the year and continues to attract a growing number of delegates. Click here for an update on this year’s conference.

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

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:

Paul Garland
Membership Development Manager
Tel: 07808 166 124
Email:garlandp@biba.org.uk

Kirsty Gordon
Membership and broker ASSESS Co-ordinator
Tel: 020 7397 0224
Email: gordonk@biba.org.uk

Sunel Victor
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 020 7397 0205
Email: victors@biba.org.uk

Or Join online by clicking here.