SME
QBE: shock findings show a third of SMEs would go direct
Terry Whittaker says work needs to be work to be done to explain value of brokers.
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Directors' & Officers' - economic impact: Bitten by the risks?
The credit crunch threatens to bring a rise in directors' and officers' claims. Jane Bernstein investigates whether this threat is becoming a reality and how this is affecting sales of the product.
Technology - strategy: Soothe the legacy headache
Short-term fixes and data silos still dominate the IT insurance landscape, storing up trouble for the future. Andy Nightingale explains the effectiveness of an alternative approach, from both a cost and capability perspective.
Commercial aggregators: Moving targets
Aggregators have gradually exerted a stranglehold on personal lines insurance distribution that only the most powerful marketing budgets can now compete with. Ralph Savage investigates the potential for aggregators to shift their gaze towards commercial…
Autonet appoints head of distribution
Stuart Scott joins broker from Provident Insurance
MMA partners with Risk Stop for SME offering
Link-up to provide risk management for MMA policyholders
Garwyn launches health and safety consultancy
Liability adjuster rebrands ORS to Garwyn H&S following last year’s acquisition
The SME squeeze
Never hold a major planning meeting just before Christmas. Psychologists tell us that in the run up to the festive season most people can only focus their minds on the 25th itself; beyond that is a just a blank.
Towergate deputy CEO hire raises speculation
Amanda Blanc has emerged as a likely successor to Towergate Partnership chief executive Andy Homer after being appointed as his deputy.
Aon director dissapointed at not "unexpected" government failure
Susan Ross believes Labour failed to consult properly before launching top-up trade credit scheme.
RSA in broker e-trading tie up
Insurer launches shop product with Broker Direct
Lloyd’s report says microinsurance provides opportunities for all
Insurance for low income individuals can play an important role in helping communities in developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change, and to provide the security needed to develop long term sustainability projects, according to Lloyd’s.
RBSI unveils seven managers in top three SME insurance push
Subsidiary NIG is aiming to double its share of the £10bn SME market.
APC launches into SME D&O market
Coleman joins from Lloyd's to help build book.
