SME
SMEs will be hit hardest by a UK terror attack
Small and medium size enterprises will be hit hardest in the event of a terrorist attack in the UK, according to Pool Re’s Quarterly Threat Report.
RSA opens Birmingham trading centre
RSA has opened a new commercial trading site in Birmingham, following the closure of its former office in the city earlier this year.
Week in Post: Moving house, losing trust, and diversity
Having recently moved from the outskirts of London to Somerset to increase my rebellious teenage son's chances of staying at school, I now understand why Londoners might be considered slightly arrogant.
Video: SME underinsurance with Harriet Conway
With more than five million SMEs in the UK and a recent warning that up to 40% of these may be underinsured, it is time for the insurance industry to step up and start tackling this rising problem.
SME underinsurance: Protecting customer outcomes
With 5.4 million SMEs in the UK, more can be done to enhance the claims service they receive
SME underinsurance: Fixing the SME market
Has anything changed in the SME sector since the FCA’s thematic review? And if not, why not?
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: The march of Globalisation
For Post’s third research project of 2016, Michèle Bacchus asks Lloyd’s and London Market players for their views on globalisation, diversity and the future of the market.
Jelf's Phil Barton on why insurers must embrace diversity to thrive
The insurance industry has reached a critical moment: either we evolve and innovate to keep up with the pace of technological and social change, or we risk losing our relevance to clients.
Zurich relaunches SME platform following negative feeback
Zurich has carried out a major refresh on its SME insurance platform Ztrade, in response to negative broker feedback following the platform’s original launch.
Hiscox's Ross Dingwall on the value of relationships
Ross Dingwall, managing director of the Broker Channel for Hiscox UK and Ireland explains why, in a digital world, relationships still count
Blog: So what will Brexit mean for insurance claims staff?
Following the UK electorate’s vote to leave the European Union, there has been a lot of crystal ball gazing as to what it might mean for the insurance industry.
Evolution's Paul Upton on making human intervention as smart as possible
Paul Upton, CEO of Evolution Underwriting, asks if man and machine can ever work in perfect harmony
Allianz tackles underinsured SMEs with new data initiative
Allianz has introduced a new data initiative which aims to reduce the number of uninsured SMEs.
Floods six months on: as claims are settled, how resilient are repairs?
The Association of British Insurers says 90% of December's floods are settled and it supports the introduction of flood measures in building regulations
Interview: Mark Weil, Marsh
Mark Weil, Marsh UK and Ireland CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about his busy tenure, integrating acquisitions and what comes next
Trade Voice: CILA's Malcolm Hyde on Christmas and New Year with Desmond, Eva and Frank
For some, Christmas and New Year can be a stressful time. Add storms Desmond, Eva and Frank into the mix and the festivities become a seemingly endless time of misery.
ABI warns of changes to broker commission
It is “only a matter of time” before regulators start to make broker commission more transparent, the Association of British Insurers warned today.
Hundreds of SMEs take insurance complaints to financial ombudsman
More than 850 small business complaints around insurance were received by the Financial Ombudsman Service, with 219 of those about commercial property insurance, according to its 2015/16 review.
Chubb reveals new proposal for European brokers in SME space
Brokers can access a quicker service for SME clients through Chubb’s new easy solutions offering, with quotes issued within 24 to 48 hours following a request.
ABI calls for cyber attack database
Insurers should have access to a national database of recorded cyber attacks in order to better provide cover, according to the Association of British Insurers.
#BibaFever 2016 - Inga Beale on SME
Lloyd's CEO on the challenges brokers face, the importance of SMEs to the market and the EU referendum.
Biba 2016: UK SME business remains key for Lloyd’s, says Inga Beale
Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale, pictured, has told Post SMEs remain an important part of the market’s plans.
Research – InsuraInsight: Thinking small
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy. But what do these business owners and their insurance providers really think about the products and services they receive and offer? And how do both think these could be improved?
Blog: Why claims should define our industry
Claims are often described as a shop window but the reality is not always a sparkling experience. What should insurers do to improve claims performance?