SME
Chase Templeton continues growth strategy with three new deals
Private medical insurance group Chase Templeton has secure an additional £4.2m in annual premium income after completing three new deals.
Ageas promotes Farr to Midlands underwriting role
Ageas has appointed Adam Farr as commercial regional underwriter for the Midlands.
Axa introduces real time pricing to Simple product range
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has introduced real time pricing to its simple product range on the Powerplace platform.
CFC launches IP cover for small businesses
Specialist underwriting agency CFC has launched a new intellectual property product targeting small and medium sized companies.
RSA and Allianz team up with Una on SME package
Independent broker alliance Una has launched an insurance package for SMEs alongside insurers RSA and Allianz.
Caretaker Zurich boss Smith targets 10% share of SME market
Zurich will attempt to wrestle control from established SME players Axa and Aviva in order to secure a 10% market share following the launch of its broker-only e-trading platform, according to interim UK general insurance chief executive David Smith.
Zurich heralds 'quantum leap' following SME e-trading launch
Zurich commercial broker interim managing director Richard Coleman believes the launch of a broker-only SME digital trading platform puts his firm “way ahead of the competition”.
Coleman to head up Zurich commercial broker on interim basis
Zurich’s commercial broker business will be led by the insurer’s SME director Richard Coleman on an interim basis following the temporary promotion of David Smith to the role of UK general insurance chief executive.
Broker Exit Strategies: Employees hold key to exit strategies
Eventual sale is no longer an easy way out for SME brokers looking for an exit strategy – instead, they are turning to employee ownership as an option
Brokers warn SMEs on underinsurance risk as online purchasing increases
Legislation complexity makes insurance obligations hard for firms to understand
Most SMEs unknowingly underinsured, Axa report shows
The majority of the UK’s 4.9 million SMEs are underinsured and half a million may be breaking the law by operating with inadequate cover, according to a report by Axa.
Allianz working to protect Bristol staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz is hopeful around half of the 41 employees at risk of losing their jobs due to the planned closure of its Bristol business insurance centre will be found roles within the group.
Allianz prepares to close operations in Milton Keynes and Bristol
A total of 98 roles will be impacted following Allianz’s decision to close its commercial operation in Milton Keynes and its business insurance centre in Bristol.
Cyber fears top SME risk index
Small to medium sized businesses believe they are facing more risk than at any time since the first quarter of 2013, according to Zurich’s SME risk index.
Constructaquote.com rebrands to attract SME users
Comparison website constructaquote.com has rebranded its website to appeal to the SME market as a business insurance provider.
Bexhill targets SME brokers with premium finance offering
Bexhill UK has launched a premium finance solution for small-medium sized insurance brokers.
Labour MPs considering PI fears for SME manifesto
Labour MPs are weighing the inclusion of employers' fears on workplace personal injury claims in the party's upcoming SME manifesto, following an Axa report on 'compensation culture'.
Lorega launches online tool for brokers
Lorega has launched an online quote-and-buy facility for brokers allowing access to its range of commercial products for SME clients.
Brightside CEO puts ball in Markerstudy's court on potential sale
Brightside chief executive Paul Williams has refused to hang a 'for sale' sign over the broker as he plots to launch a managing general agent this summer.
Simply Business launches £600k TV ad campaign
Simply Business has unveiled its first nationwide TV advertising campaign, which will kick off next week.
ABI won’t fight for further Flood Re inclusions despite band H U-turn
Sources say association’s public backing is result of pressure from Westminster.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Think about the future
Continuity planning myths include a demand on resources and significant organisation. How can mid-market firms use their expertise to reduce their exposure to loss – and how can insurers help?
Chase Templeton acquires Ealing-based SJS Healthcare
Chase Templeton has acquired Ealing-based SJS Healthcare Associates in a deal adding £2m annual premium income to its books.
Industry questions FCA’s decision to probe commercial claims handling
Regulator reveals more thematic reviews to be undertaken in 2014/2015