SME
Broking focus - Regulation: The new broom
The Financial Conduct Authority will assume responsibility for the regulation of brokers taking over from the Financial Services Authority at the end of 2012. The Institute of Insurance Brokers, the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the London &…
Report finds insurance capacity remains buoyant in Europe
Insurers are still vying for lucrative accounts and insurance capacity remains buoyant in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, however, in some areas rates have increased, and insurers have tightened their policy terms and conditions in the second quarter…
Interview - Ant Middle: Taking the Middle ground
Rejoining Aviva after spending 10 years at Axa was an attractive choice for Ant Middle, during a time of upheaval at both companies. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
Commercial property - Business interruption: Dealing with disruption
Deficiencies in business interruption policies have long been a source of debate, but what can be done to improve them, asks Veronica Cowan.
Employment law: Tribunals and tribulations?
The increasing number of employment tribunals presents an opportunity for brokers able to offer advice and legal expenses insurance, writes Kevin Pallett.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Spot the difference
COMMERCIAL LINES BROKING INITIATIVE - SME/MID CORPORATE - WINNER - AON
British Insurance Awards: Leading a revolution
THE E-BUSINESS AWARD - WINNER - POWERPLACE
British Insurance Awards 2011: A position of trust
MARKETING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR - WINNER – HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY
Snuko and Ingenin sign up to 'anti-theft' partnership
A strategic partnership between Snuko and Ingenin will result in anti-theft products being made available to all UK insurance policy holders.
Affinity: Travel bucks trend as affinity share falls
Finaccord managing director Alan Leach has advised insurers that the affinity market is "not just about motor, household and travel" and to look for potential partnerships in niche segments. He pointed to accident & health, which he said has seen "steady…
SMEs set to benefit from Coface policy by leading economic revival
SMEs will be given the opportunity to protect themselves against bad debt after Coface announced plans to enhance its Premier Trader credit insurance policy.
AMII to step up fight for tax concessions
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has appointed executive committee member Lindsey Joseph from LEBC Corporate Healthcare Solutions as secretary/membership secretary.
KGM Motor CEO exits during restructure
Colin Hart, chief executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor has left the group, amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
Hart leaves KGM as Canopius launches UK retail division
Colin Hart, chef executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor is set to leave the group amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
Brit joins Power Place panel with D&O offering
Newly appointed Power Place panellist Brit Insurance is to launch directors & officers’ liability cover to the marketplace later this month.
Westinsure reveals SME insurer deals
Broker network Westinsure has secured a range of SME deals with insurers for members that currently transact more than £100m of business in the sector. The new deals are designed primarily to cover package and small combined products and offer a…
Lloyd’s chairman awarded for service to Spanish broking
Lord Levene has received the "The Roberto Hertogs Award" in Madrid in recognition of service to the Spanish broking community.
SMEs ignoring legal risks
Small companies risk going out of business if they continue to ignore the risks of legal action, First Assist Legal Protection has claimed.
Lloyd’s chairman awarded for service to Spanish broking
Lord Levene has received the "The Roberto Hertogs Award" in Madrid in recognition of service to the Spanish broking community.
Westinsure launches SME initiative
Broker network Westinsure has launched an initiative to create a range of SME deals exclusively designed for its members, providing a combination of bespoke policy wordings, tailored service proposition and competitive ratings.
CSR news: Brunel hits zero-carbon goal in green campaign
Brunel Professional Risks has upped its environmental credentials by achieving zero-carbon status, and claims to be the first specialist professional indemnity broker verified by clean planet trust Pure to have done so.
Pru Health adopts new ‘sustainable’ commission model
Pru Health has adopted what the health insurer believes to be a more sustainable and transparent commission model. From April, all small and medium enterprise new business has been written on a 10:10 commission basis, with 10% initial commission and 10%…
Power Place reaches online marketplace target
Power Place has achieved its target of 1000 brokers signed-up to use its online marketplace, with the addition of Compare Insurance.
Gable CEO blasts FSA for large firm bias over SII
The chief executive of Liechtenstein-regulated insurance company Gable has accused the Financial Services Authority of failing to support small insurance companies in the run-up to Solvency II implementation.