Biba appoints Andy Homer as chairman

Former Towergate Insurance chief executive Andy Homer will be chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) from January 2012.

“It’s important to make a contribution to the industry and I’m pleased to have this opportunity to give something back to broking,” Homer said.

Homer was previously chairman of the Motor Insurance Bureau, chief executive of AXA Insurance UK and president of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Homer will take over from current chairman Patrick Smith.

Smith said: “As my time in the role comes to an end, I am delighted that Andy has agreed to take up the mantle. I’m sure he will prove to be a strong leader for the organisation and will successfully guide Biba and its members through the challenges that face insurance brokers and intermediaries in the general insurance sector.”