SME
Blog: A quiet end to ‘average'?
There are differing views as to whether no longer applying average is a wise move likely to mean more business or will it result in higher claims costs?
Brexit would disadvantage SMEs' trading potential, RSA warns
Nearly three quarters of UK SMEs struggle to export beyond the European Union meaning they could be disproportionately disadvantaged if the UK votes to leave the EU in an upcoming referendum, RSA research has found.
Quiz of the week – 29 January
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Allianz to ditch condition of average for underinsured SMEs
Allianz will remove the use of averages for SMEs that are underinsured despite recognising such a move could affect its trading results, the insurer announced among other measures today (25 January).
Analysis: Hong Kong's 2016 prospects
Insurers in Hong Kong look set to have a testing year in 2016 as competition remains intense, margins are tight and the market gears up for a new regulatory regime writes Nicky Burridge.
Barbican Insurance group merges capabilities into single brand
Barbican Insurance Group has launched Barbican Protect, which brings together the underwriting expertise and service capabilities of Barbican Underwriting Limited, PI Protect and Barbican Channel Islands into a single brand.
Expertise From A-Z: Full Year Market Spotlight – The Game Changers
How will changes during 2015 impact the industry in the coming year?
Brain Training: 10 things you need to know about... corporate manslaughter
10 things you need to know about... corporate manslaughter
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.
Interview: Aviva Commercial Lines: On top of the world
Three of Aviva’s commercial lines management team tell Post their plans for building on a business that is already in good shape.
Regulator to discuss complaints service for SMEs
The Financial Conduct Authority wants feedback on how much protection it offers to SMEs when complaints arise from dealings with financial service providers.
Power hour: A better customer journey
As more SME business is traded electronically, how can brokers and insurers make what could be a complex purchase into a simple and easy to understand process for customers?
C-Suite - Insurer: It’s a small world after all
SMEs are key to economy growth in the UK – and with globalisation a reality, they face numerous risks.
Online SME insurer champions advice over price
New online insurer Quote Dave is promising to offer SME's insurance based on the "right advice" rather than the cheapest quote.
RSA launches fleet app for SMEs
RSA has launched a smartphone app for SMEs with fleets of up to 15 vehicles aimed at helping them reduce their operating costs and to promote safer driving.
SMEs' concerns over competition increasing, Zurich research finds
Small and medium-sized enterprises globally are increasingly concerned about the impact of competition on margins and a lack of consumer demand, according to Zurich's third annual global SME survey.
Government to tackle late claim payments in Enterprise Bill
The government is clamping down on late payment of insurance claims with its proposed Enterprise Bill by introducing a contractual requirement on insurers to pay claims to businesses within a reasonable time.
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Better use of data
There are huge amounts of data out there and it is now much easier for brokers to use and place business online – if only they were more aware of this
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Protecting SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority thematic review found SMEs were being let down by claims handlers. What can the industry do to improve?
Claims Club: FCA considering 'best practice' plea from insurers on SME cases
A senior regulator has conceded that in order for the Financial Conduct Authority to differentiate itself from its predecessor it might need to listen to insurance companies' pleas to issue ‘best advice’ on dealing with SME claims.
Hiscox report finds one in five small businesses are not insured
One in five small business owners and managers do not have any insurance, according to a survey carried out across six countries by Hiscox.
RDG to bolster commercial and SME presence following Astle hire
Ageas’ head of broker development James Astle is to join insurance services firm Ryan Direct Group as broker development director for personal and commercial lines business.
Allianz Commercial joins Powerplace SME panel
Allianz Commercial has joined Powerplace's SME panel making its suite of SME products available on Powerplace SME from the fourth quarter of this year.
Axa aims to challenge mid-market status quo with sector-specific proposition
Axa has signalled its intent to secure a much larger share of mid-market risks in 10 key trade sectors with the introduction of a tailored broker proposition.