SME
Research – InsuraInsight: Thinking small
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy. But what do these business owners and their insurance providers really think about the products and services they receive and offer? And how do both think these could be improved?
Blog: Why claims should define our industry
Claims are often described as a shop window but the reality is not always a sparkling experience. What should insurers do to improve claims performance?
Digital start-ups: Ready to launch
With a new start-up being founded every minute in the UK, the insurance industry has to meet the needs of this new breed of client.
FCA SME claims review “sharpened” focus, but was not a major factor in industry response during 2015/16 floods
The insurance industry’s response to the winter flood in terms of SME commercial claims would have been hailed a success, even without the Financial Conduct Authority’s 2015 thematic review into this area.
Chubb signs insurance distribution agreement with major Chinese retailer
Global insurer Chubb has signed an undisclosed long term distribution deal with Chinese retailer Suning.
Simply Business sold by Anacap to ERS-owner Aquiline
Private equity firm Anacap has sold SME broker Simply Business to Aquiline Capital Partners, generating a return of 4.5-times its original investment in 2013.
Blog: How well did the industry really handle commercial customers during the winter floods?
With Flood Re finally launching today (4 April) after securing regulatory approval - in blockbuster movie style with moments to spare - attention will once again turn to the commercial policyholders who are, for now, excluded.
SMEs: All things unequal
Last year’s FCA thematic review found a gap between what SMEs expect of their insurers and the service they actually get. What can insurers do to make SMEs feel more valued?
Blog: Bring on the Enterprise Bill
The Enterprise Bill should mean quicker payments for SMEs - and for insurers, a chance to stand up and be counted.
Hong Kong Analysis: SMEs' more sophisticated approach
Intense competition and a slowdown in China’s economy will make the Hong Kong SME market more challenging writes Nicky Burridge.
Insura Insight 360: Help shape the SME market of the future
Susannah Schofield explains why insight and data are key to helping insurers and brokers understand commercial customer’s demands.
C-Suite - Broker: Save us from the paper sea
No more 100-page policies. Documentation needs to go digital and be more clear and concise
Asia Interview: Mark Walker, CEO - Hong Kong, QBE
Andrew Tjaardstra talks to Mark Walker six months into his role as QBE Hong Kong CEO at the Australian headquartered insurer's Quarry Bay office.
Zurich rebalances in Asia-Pacific as premium declines
Zurich's general insurance division has taken corrective steps over the last year in Asia-Pacific to concentrate on more profitable growth.
C-Suite - Insurer: Supporting flooded businesses
Is a commercial version of the domestic Flood Re needed to provide a long-term solution for SMEs?
Your last opportunity to help shape the SME insurance market of the future
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy.
XL Catlin partners with Ventus on SME offering
XL Catlin has partnered with Ventus Risk Management to allow the managing general underwriter to provide commercial property insurance for SMEs.
Aon seeks partners for SME affinity growth
Aon Risk Solutions is seeking to expand its SME broker distribution channel through more Aon-appointed representatives for its Aon affinity division.
Blog: A quiet end to ‘average'?
There are differing views as to whether no longer applying average is a wise move likely to mean more business or will it result in higher claims costs?
Brexit would disadvantage SMEs' trading potential, RSA warns
Nearly three quarters of UK SMEs struggle to export beyond the European Union meaning they could be disproportionately disadvantaged if the UK votes to leave the EU in an upcoming referendum, RSA research has found.
Quiz of the week – 29 January
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Allianz to ditch condition of average for underinsured SMEs
Allianz will remove the use of averages for SMEs that are underinsured despite recognising such a move could affect its trading results, the insurer announced among other measures today (25 January).
Analysis: Hong Kong's 2016 prospects
Insurers in Hong Kong look set to have a testing year in 2016 as competition remains intense, margins are tight and the market gears up for a new regulatory regime writes Nicky Burridge.
Barbican Insurance group merges capabilities into single brand
Barbican Insurance Group has launched Barbican Protect, which brings together the underwriting expertise and service capabilities of Barbican Underwriting Limited, PI Protect and Barbican Channel Islands into a single brand.