Mid market
Zurich weathers H1 storm claims and returns to profit
Zurich UK has seen operating profit rise 24% in H1, as a focus on commercial enabled the firm to avoid huge weather losses seen elsewhere.
Primary and Arch back Q3 launch of McNamee's insurtech C-Quence
Insurance investment vehicle Primary Group has today been revealed as the backer for the new digital-enabled managing general agent to be launched by former AIG UK CEO Jacqueline McNamee in autumn this year.
Roundtable: Digital innovation in commercial lines
The terms commercial lines and digital aren't often spoken together - is the problem that the industry doesn't talk about it or is it really not happening in the market?
Analysis: Supply chains: Pruning supply risks
With supply chains entwined through businesses like ivy, disruption risks are climbing. Under-utilised policy wordings and little-known specialist covers haven’t weeded them out
Bureau Veritas launches learning academy to help UK businesses remain compliant
Bureau Veritas has launched a learning academy to help UK businesses to keep up with the volume of ever-changing regulation that they must adhere to.
Profile: Phil Barton, Jelf
With massive investment and growth since its acquisition by Marsh, Jelf CEO Phil Barton tells Will Kirkman about the broker’s plans for the future
Post Power List 2018: Dominic Christian
CEO, Aon UK
This week in Post: storm warning
Almost 30 years ago to the day, I had my first introduction to the power of Mother Nature and the world of insurance as the 'Great Storm' of October 1987 swept across the UK.
Marsh's Joe Grogan on catering for the mid-market
Joe Grogan, CEO of corporate division at Marsh, says the insurance offering for mid-market firms is too disjointed and complex.
This week in Post: M&A, Ogden misery and the Mobot
With London hosting the World Championships there has been a sports buzz about the city this week.
Chubb's Sara Mitchell: Stuck in the mid-market?
The middle market is the engine room of the UK economy, says Sara Mitchell, head of corporate division, UK & Ireland, Chubb, urging insurers to work closely with brokers to support this sector.
Towergate to develop corporate and mid-market niches with triple hire
Towergate has created three new roles to support plans to strengthen and grow its corporate and mid-market practice with niches and specialisms.
Howden boosts Midlands presence with Perkins Slade buy
Howden UK has agreed to buy Perkins Slade Forrest subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
Jelf plots commercial acquisitions in mid-market boost
Jelf is looking for acquisition opportunities in the commercial market alongside plans to grow the insurance division's mid-market presence, according to group CEO Alex Alway.
Motor and home premiums fall almost 7% in past year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has highlighted government and industry initiatives as a contributing factor behind a 6.8% reduction in the cost of motor and homes insurance in the past year.
Brokers largely dissatisfied with mid-market claims performance
The issue of low quality outsourcing operations has been cited among areas insurers need to improve upon in a survey of 180 UK commercial claims brokers, in which only five companies received a net positive satisfaction score.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Think about the future
Continuity planning myths include a demand on resources and significant organisation. How can mid-market firms use their expertise to reduce their exposure to loss – and how can insurers help?
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Staying afloat
Staying afloat
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking care of business
From slips and trips to cyber risks, the retail and wholesale sector has a changing risk profile – and insurers are perfectly placed to advise
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
The Broker Business Club: Thinking big about SME
The final Zurich Broker Business Club of 2012 drew together a panel of experts to discuss the challenges facing brokers in the SME market.
RSA's Brown: Commercial lines needs double-digit rate strength
RSA's chief executive of UK & Western Europe Adrian Brown has claimed the UK commercial market is "broadly underpriced by 10% to 15%".
16% of SMEs fear collapse in 2013: Zurich
More than 15% of SMEs perceive themselves to be at high risk of going out of business this year according to a survey by Zurich and YouGov.
Ex-Aon MD Martin to lead Willis UK
David Martin, former managing director of Aon's UK corporate business, has been appointed chairman and chief executive of Willis' UK retail business.