SME
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.
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.