The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) should be the trade body for all forms of intermediation and not limit itself to brokers according to its new chairman, Andy Homer.
In an exclusive joint interview with chief executive Eric Galbraith, Mr Homer spoke about the blurring of lines between manufacturing and distribution, focusing on how the association could broaden its representation and influence. “I think a lot of members will say ‘we are a broker association’ and I understand that but we need to have conversation about what a broker, MGA or an aggregator is,” said Mr Homer. “But Biba has got to be THE trade body for insurance intermediation of every shape or form,” he added. He said that if Biba could secure that position, it would grow further ...
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