Award is recognition for association's travel insurance campaign
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association won the Sector Representation Award at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards.
The award was recognition for the success of Biba's 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 with 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.
