SME
In series: tackling the problem of fraud
Fraud is no longer the elephant in the room for the industry — but insurers still need to go on the offensive to tackle the issues, says Rachel Gordon.
Interview – Peter Halpin: keeping Swinton on the acquisition track
Swinton CEO Peter Halpin had a lot to live up to - following, as he did, in Patrick Smith’s footsteps. He talks to Leigh Jackson about taking the company forward and continuing its impressive acquisition record.
Climate change – are insurers getting behind their own green policies?
With the general public becoming ‘bored’ by environmental issues, Veronica Cowan asks if insurers are really getting behind their own green policies.
Chartis web app launches
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products, so brokers can obtain speculative or last-minute quotes while on the move.
Allianz calls on brokers to better BI basics
Allianz insurance has urged brokers to go “back to basics” to ensure more commercial customers are provided with adequate business interruption cover.
LMIE aims for slice of mid-corp market
Liberty Mutual insurance Europe is targeting rivals Ace and Chubb for a larger slice of the mid-corporate market - a sector it believes will act as a “springboard” into the wider UK market.
Interview - Jason Stockwood: A match made in heaven
Moving from the online dating world to insurance broking seems an unusual step. Jason Stockwood explains to Daniel Dunkley what he can bring to the sector.
Chartis launches app for SME products
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products so brokers can obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Liberty outlines mid-corporate aspirations
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has outlined plans to expand into commercial lines mid-markets.
Liberty outlines mid-corporate aspirations
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has outlined plans to expand into commercial lines mid-markets.
AA sets out strategy for push into commercial market
AA Insurance is gearing up to expand its commercial insurance offering by tapping into the group's customer base across its many different trading channels.
Keelan Westall sets £1m target for online launch
Barbon-owned wholesale property broker Keelan Westall is planning to launch an online trading platform in a bid to make transactions with its partners more efficient.
One Answer Network targets continued growth
One Answer Network has targeted gross written premium of £150m by the end of the year after surpassing the 50-member mark this month.
No-claims household insurance discount considered by Axa
Axa is considering awarding no-claims discounts to household insurance customers to encourage them to take more responsibility for preventing weather-related losses and improve its book's profile.
Directors' & Officers': A market hampered by soft rates and over capacity?
The number of insurers looking to grab a piece of the SME directors' & officers' market shows no sign of slowing. Amy Ellis reports on the attraction of a market still hampered by soft rates and over-capacity.
Middle East policies may face court challenges
Commercial insurance policies that exclude political risk are likely to come under scrutiny by courts in the Middle East, following civil unrest in the region.
Insurers warn SMEs of new legal consequences
The insurance industry has urged small business owners to ensure they are covered in the event an investigation under the Corporate Manslaughter Act.
Editor's comment: The sales are still on
Christmas and the new year may have come and gone but with many retailers it appears that the sales are no longer specific to certain times of the year.
Schemes - Conception & construction: Special delivery
Setting up schemes to cover specialist sectors can be a lucrative business - but it requires brokers, insurers and customers to work together. Stephanie Denton looks at this evolving market.
RSA property launch boosts SME ambition
RSA is set to launch a new property product next month as part of wider plans to become a top-five player in the SME sector.
Banks pledge to lend more to SMEs
The government has welcomed a commitment by the UK's largest banks on lending expectations and capacity.
Powerplace hit by Reed departure
Towergate-owned trading platform Powerplace has confirmed the departure of chief executive Matthew Reed.
Nationals call for FSA talks as Towergate seals £200m deal
Chief executives from some of the UK's largest brokers have called for a meeting with the Financial Services Authority to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
News analysis - Towergate refinancing: Towergate to kick into full IPO mode
With confirmation of Advent's £200m cash injection, what does Towergate have planned next? Mairi MacDonald explores the options.