SME
Willis recruits from AIA and JLT in Asia
Willis has appointed David Chan as Asia head of affinity and SMEs, and Cedric Luah as Asia head of human capital and benefits.
Acturis grows by over 20% for third consecutive year
Acturis posted a 25% increase in revenues to £36.9m for the year to September 2014.
Biba research finds SMEs not outsourcing insurance tasks to brokers
Research carried out for the British Insurance Brokers' Association has revealed that a significant number of leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises perform a lot of tasks outside their job descriptions, instead of outsourcing these to insurance…
Asia C-Suite: Insuring the Alibabas of tomorrow
Prioritising flexible cover for SMEs in Asia-Pacific will help drive economic growth and innovation in the region argues Zurich's Stuart Spencer.
AIG sells Taiwan personal lines and SME book for $158m
AIG has decided to focus on large commercial risks in Taiwan after agreeing to sell its personal lines and SME book to Nan Shan Life for $158m (£102m).
Analysis: Asia's high growth markets
Insurers see high growth potential in several large countries across Asia but caution is needed. Nicky Burridge explains.
Marsh bolsters SME capability with purchase of Leeds broker
Marsh has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Leeds-based independent broker SME Insurance Services.
Mid-market 'forgotten' in industry claims processes
A mismatch between the relatively low rates paid by SMEs and their complex insurance needs has been identified as a key driver for the high levels of claims dissatisfaction reported by smaller businesses.
Two thirds of SMEs unaware of D&O cover, Allianz survey finds
Allianz has jointly launched a white paper outlining the risks faced by company directors after a survey by the insurer found that two thirds of SME leaders are not aware of what directors & officers insurance is.
Allianz extends commercial offering via Applied Systems
Allianz has expanded its suite of commercial lines products available through software provider Applied Systems’ Applied TAM technology to include the insurer’s property owners, tradesman, and shop and office products.
Drones: Up, up and away
The rise in drone use shows no sign of slowing down, both on a personal and commercial level. Insurers can utilise the technology to improve efficiency and tap into a new area of insurance.
Birmingham top choice for SME hub, Axa report states
Nine out of 10 SME directors claim the creation of an SME hub outside of London would be “beneficial” to the UK economy, according to an Axa report.
Biba 2015: Lorega Solutions launches broker business continuity offering
Loss recovery insurer Lorega Solutions has partnered with Basinger Consultants to produce a business continuity service for the broker market which will be launched at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers' Association conference this week.
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.
Head to head: Is it inevitable that SME will go automated?
This year’s Biba conference has the theme ‘Delivering our promise’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on SMEs.
Davies forges claims handling deal with MGA Imperium
Managing general agent Imperium Insurance Management has appointed Davies Group to handle its property and liability claims as well as providing loss adjusting and supply chain services.
Chase Templeton snaps up SME broker Get Private
Private medical insurance specialist Chase Templeton has boosted its presence in the SME sector with the acquisition of London-based intermediary Get Private.
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.