BIBA names new chairman

UK trade association the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has announced that Patrick Smith, chairman of broker Swinton, will become chairman of BIBA in September. Mr Smith will succeed Derek Thornton, who has completed two years in the role. Mr Smith was chairman of Hill House Hammond and previously sat on the BIBA board. Mr Smith said: “I am determined that BIBA will continue to make an impact on the tough issues that it has to deal with and I’m planning to participate wherever possible.”