SME
How do you solve a problem like SME under-insurance?
From property and business interruption to cyber and terrorism risks, David Worsfold explores how insurers and brokers are battling to close a widening protection gap among Britain’s small businesses.
Big Interview: Tom Clementi, Pool Re
Tom Clementi, CEO of Pool Re, speaks to Insurance Post regarding his efforts to modernise the government-backed reinsurer, how terror risk has evolved, and where the firm sits on cyber.
Allianz’s MGA; Policy Expert’s capacity; Clear’s CCO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Jensten’s Birch says M&A drive ‘will not slow down’
Gareth Birch, who recently joined Jensten from Gallagher as CEO for broking, has told Insurance Post that M&A “will not slow down” as he is tasked with bringing together the acquired businesses under one operating model.
What the Glasgow blaze reveals about connected urban risk
Richard Toomey, director of market planning at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, explores how the recent Glasgow fire should act as a reminder of the danger presented by interconnected buildings, infrastructure and human activity.
Pool Re launches terror resilience assessment tool
Terrorism reinsurer Pool Re has launched a tool aimed at helping policyholders assess and manage terrorism risk across property portfolios.
Cowbell targets UK cyber dominance
Simon Hughes, chief commercial officer of cyber insurance firm Cowbell, has told Insurance Post that underinsured SMEs are a huge growth opportunity for the business and the sector.
Ageas x Wrisk; Zurich’s flexibility; Policy Expert’s chief growth officer
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich’s Iain Brumpton
Iain Brumpton, head of engineering at Zurich UK, juggles site visits, team mentoring, recruitment, AI innovation, sustainability initiatives with watching The Traitors.
Open GI’s partnership; Axa’s climate platform; Biba’s fresh face
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intact looking at re-entering cyber market in 2027
Intact Insurance is ‘having a look’ at its cyber insurance strategy, and is considering returning to the market in 2027, Insurance Post can reveal.
BSpoke’s trading capability; Intact's extension; Ascend's M&A head
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Distribution flexibility isn’t optional in a soft market
As pricing power fades in a soft market, Simon Pritchard, managing director of insurtech IS2, argues insurers and MGAs must embrace flexible, API-led distribution to unlock growth and reach underserved commercial customers.
Jason Richards, Swiss Re
As CEO for UK & Ireland at Swiss Re, Jason Richards sits at the centre of one of the most influential reinsurance platforms in the London market, shaping how insurers respond to an increasingly volatile and complex risk environment.
Drazen Jaksic, Zurich
Drazen Jaksic climbs higher on this year’s Insurance Post Power List as the takeover of Beazley sees his influence expanding further into the London market.
How the war with Iran will rip through insurers’ balance sheets
Editor’s View: From soaring claims inflation and disrupted supply chains to cyber threats, travel chaos and potential power outages, Emma Ann Hughes outlines how the Iran conflict could reshape underwriting, pricing and profitability for years to come.
Companies House breach tests fraud and insurance cover
Paul Wainwright, member of the fraud sector focus team at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers and partner at law firm Browne Jacobson, examines how a security flaw at Companies House could expose directors and insurers to complex, overlapping risks.
Managing blackout exposure in the freight sector
As power cuts become more frequent, Fiona Nicolson examines the significant operational, safety and liability risks this poses across the global freight and logistics sector.
DOXA makes UK entry with Eaton Gate acquisition
US-based DOXA has bought Eaton Gate for an undisclosed sum, marking its first move into the UK market and signalling further international expansion plans.
Big Interview: Dan McNally, Tide
Dan McNally, SVP and CEO of Tide Insurance Services, tells Insurance Post what drew him to lead the business management platform’s foray into insurance and how he intends to make an impact in the market.
Pool Re pushes SME terror cover with steep discounts
Pool Re has launched an incentive scheme offering insurers large discounts on reinsurance costs if they integrate terrorism cover as standard into SME commercial property policies.
Chubb’s launch; Duck Creek’s reinsurance offering; UIB’s marine MD
Weekly Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aviva completes commercial combined overhaul
Aviva has completed changes to its digital commercial combined proposition, aiming to give brokers greater flexibility and deliver a more modular experience for customers.
Blog: Why cybersecurity alone isn’t enough to protect SMEs
As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, Gavin Shillito, cyber underwriter at rrelentless, explores why cybersecurity measures alone are rarely enough to protect SMEs, and how a proactive, resilience-first approach can help businesses…