SME
RSA agrees Policyfast deal
RSA has agreed to provide business car and van policies to online wholesale underwriting agency Policyfast.
Interview - Sarah Lyons: What next for Giles?
Having joined the industry as a school leaver, Sarah Lyons is now group MD of Giles. She explains to Mairi MacDonald why growth, rather than exit plans, remains top of her agenda.
Biba progress
The British Insurers Brokers' Association has met with the cabinet office to discuss business resilience ahead of a formal consultation document to take place in March.
WNS eyes top three property repair place
WNS Assistance has pledged to land a place among the top-three property repair firms within the next 18 months, after confirming its plans to enter the sector.
Comment - Brokers & claims: Claims expertise - the future of broking?
2011 is shaping up to be tough for brokers. John Greenway argues claims expertise is an area ripe for differentiation and the best way to solidify client relationships.
Pru Health to overhaul product offering
Pru Health is set to overhaul its product offering following its purchase of rival firm Standard Life Healthcare UK.
View from the top: An historically good idea
With the private motor market effectively commoditised, now the spotlight for personal lines insurers is on the perceived El Dorado of the online SME market. We can be sure that a VW Golf that is built in Germany, China or Indonesia is of virtually…
Travelers Ireland VP Ken Norgrove departs
Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove has left his role with the insurer, within months of joining from RSA.
Travelers Ireland VP Ken Norgrove departs
Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove has left his role with the insurer, within months of joining from RSA.
Risk update - Health foods & supplements: A healthy risk
Forecasts suggest the global food supplement market could be worth $90bn by 2013. Shaun Randell examines the opportunities and risks insuring this market can bring.
Aon joins the online SME scramble with MGA tie up
Aon has launched its first online quote-and-buy facility for the SME market after joining forces with managing general agent CFC Underwriting.
SMEs face challenging year according to business group chief
The head of one of the UK's major business groups has warned that smaller companies face a ‘challenging' year ahead.
Aggregator targets 30% of SME market in year one
Compare the Market is aiming to attract 500 000 commercial customers to its site over the next 12 months, after agreeing a long-term contract with Towergate to provide SME insurance.
Lloyd’s & London market – review of the year: Troubled times
A succession of natural catastrophes got 2010 off to a bad start and the market continued to struggle - but the resolution of Brit’s future and the prospect of consolidation could see the year end on a high. Mairi Macdonald reports.
Comment - Innovation: Singing the same songs?
The music industry has been revolutionised by technological advances. Tim Grant reflects on whether insurers can learn from how this transformation has been driven.
Hiscox set to launch US direct PI offering
Hiscox is increasing its US presence with the launch of its first direct commercial insurance offering.
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises – Post in print: 16 December 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes reports that insurers have been urged to review their reserves, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased…
Moorhouse plans to raise capital for online trading arm
Constructaquote, the online trading arm of Welsh broker Moorhouse, is aiming to increase the volume of SME commercial insurance it transacts online.
Towergate wins SME deal with Compare The Market
Towergate Insurance has won a long-term contract with price comparison website Compare The Market to provide insurance to SME customers.
Reid: Bluefin is moving away from 'macho' tag
Bluefin Insurance Services has said that the restructure of its operations, announced this week, is designed to help it develop a national strategy rather than facilitate branch closures.
Fire risks - Non-deliberate: The desire to fight fire
Fire has always been a fierce adversary of both businesses and insurers. A major blaze can cause havoc to both small and large commercial premises, while also leaving a lasting mark on the bottom line of an insurer.
Postbox: SME online has been viable for years
I have to say my firm read with interest your comments about 'SME' online being commercially viable.
Keelan Westall confirms new online distribution manager
Keelan Westall has promoted Amy Flintham to the new position of online distribution manager.
Aviva launches bespoke metals and machinery insurance
Aviva has launched two bespoke policies for those working specifically in metals or machinery and equipment.