SME
GI firms join call for Tories to 'finish what they have started'
Insurance industry bosses are listed among more than 5000 SME signatories backing the Conservative party ahead of next week’s general election.
Blog: Tackling the SME challenge
After 18 years working as an insurer, Jodi Cartwright of Brokerbility is a ‘fresh convert' to the role of the broker. She believes brokers are best placed to tackle the issue of underinsurance amongst SMEs
Interview: Malcolm Lee and James Sharp: Ten glorious years for Ten
Celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, Malcolm Lee and James Sharp explain how Ten has become successful, how they have avoided being bought and what the next 10 years will bring for the network.
C-Suite - Broker: From price to advice
The agenda of the broker must change, with a renewed focus on understanding customers, says Phil Barton, chief executive, Jelf.
April Fool's: Independent Insurance to be re-launched at Biba Conference 2015
Kites may well fly above the Manchester Central Conference Centre at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference on 13 May, but it won't be to celebrate the launch of Independent Insurance Mark II.
Independent Insurance to be re-launched at Biba Conference 2015
Independent Insurance is to be re-launched at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester Post has learnt.
Steadfast invests in emerging risks SME underwriting agency
Australian broker Steadfast has joined forces with South African insurer Hollard Insurance to invest in an underwriting agency aimed at SME emerging risks.
Allianz launches PI product for e-trading platform
Allianz has launched a new e-traded professional indemnity product for the UK broker market.
Spanish MGA launches with Partner Re support
Spanish managing general agent Iberian Insurance Group has launched as part of a five-year commercial agreement with Partner Re Wholesale.
Axa picks Applied to distribute online SME products
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has partnered with software provider Applied Systems to distribute its online SME products.
Biba poll finds 29% of SMEs not reading full policy terms
More than a quarter of British SMEs are failing to read the terms of their insurance policy in full, according to a poll carried out by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Directors’ and Officers’: We need to talk
SMEs need to be informed of the benefits of directors' and officers' insurance and that conversation must be initiated by brokers
Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
CMCs to blame for soaring PL and EL claims against SMEs, states Axa boss
A significant rise in the number of employers’ liability and public liability claims made against SMEs over the past five years is the result of “opportunistic” claims management companies shifting their focus from motor claims.
Q&A Theo Duchen and David McDonald: From Nairobi to Nottingham
Co-founders of Acturis Theo Duchen and David McDonald reveal how their recent acquisitions tie into their wider plan for international expansion
Terrorism: Defusing the terrorism bomb
Despite recent terrorist attacks, the insurance market remains resilient, with losses in property damage and business interruption remaining low. However, what effect will the changes to Pool Re have?
Aon creates SME division and strengthens affinity offering
Aon Risk Solutions has launched an SME division bringing together small-business focused areas enterprise and partners, in a bid to broaden its client proposition and create a centre of client excellence.
Motor insurers and SMEs in firing line as court fee rises are considered
Proposed court fee increases have been criticised by legal experts for countering the government’s aim of reducing the cost of litigation, amid concerns motor insurers and SMEs will be impacted by the changes.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
In Series: Corporate risk: Upping the pace
How can commerical insurance industry innovation better keep up with the ever-increasing speed of technological advancement and changing demands from UK businesses?
Home businesses call for insurer partners to offer advice
Around 145,000 home-based business owners do not have business insurance because they believe their commercial activities are covered under their home insurance policy, according to Direct Line for Business.
SMEs vulnerable to fines by skimping on insurance cover
More than 200,000 UK SMEs do not have insurance cover in place, according to research from LV Broker.
Five trends for 2015: Looking to the future
With 2014 receding into the distance, Post took a moment to consider which – if any – of the trends that emerged in 2014 will reach fruition in the next 12 months. Will Back to the Future’s vision of streets awash with hover boards become a reality? Will…
Equistone sells A-Plan stake to Hg Capital
Private equity firm Equistone has agreed a deal to sell its majority stake in UK broker A-Plan to investment firm Hg Capital.