SME
Growing SMEs: SME-volution
From the earliest beginnings as innovative start-ups, to their ultimate emergence as corporate entities, evolving SMEs will always need brokers to ensure that cover matches exposure.
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
Post magazine - 6 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
APC takes first step into mainland Europe
APC has taken its first step into continental Europe by launching two SME insurance products in the Dutch market through its new platform APC Holland.
Towergate win boosts Gable GWP 'by 30%'
Towergate Underwriting has entered a five-year partnership with listed insurer Gable Holdings, which will act as a cover provider from January 2013.
Broker sales on back-burner
The sale of Groupama-owned brokers Bollington and Carole Nash are said to be on the back-burner while the dust settles on Ageas’ acquisition of the UK insurance arm.
Italy's SACE expands in India with permanent Mumbai office
Italy-based credit insurer SACE SpA has launched its Indian operations with the establishment of an office in Mumbai.
Ace underwriter Wickens joins Axa
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Adam Wickens as senior management liability underwriter.
Robotics and home working to be future face of SMEs
A business revolution is to change the landscape for small and medium enterprises over the next 50 years, according to new research from Zurich.
Online SME distribution: Embracing the internet age
The online SME distribution space has struggled to take off in recent years, but is this about to change?
Post magazine - 22 November 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Roundtable: Legacy systems - IT frustrations and how to beat them
Legacy systems have been named as one of the biggest issues for IT managers, so how can the conundrum of what to replace - and when - be best addressed?
Aviva reveals 97% COR in steady results
Aviva's general insurance business delivered a combined operating ratio of 97% in the first nine months of 2012, in line with the previous year, excluding RAC.
Business interruption: Playing with fire
Confusion and costs have led to fewer businesses taking out adequate business interruption cover, putting them at risk of significant losses. How can the industry rectify the situation?
RSA appoints SME deals head
Russell White has returned to RSA after five years at Allianz to become head of SME deals.
Insurers fight back against riot response 'spin' claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit back at the London Assembly's "disappointing" and "meaningless" report on insurers' handling of last year's riots, arguing that it fails fully to understand the complexities of the claims handling process.
UK out of recession, but SMEs remain concerned
Over four-fifths of small to medium sized companies remain concerned about the economic climate, according to Zurich, despite declarations that the UK economy has returned to growth.
Start-up chief promises to learn from past mistakes as launch is delayed
The team behind start-up venture Quotall is due to begin previews of its insurance broker software next month.
Aviva's Spencer admits Lloyd's re-entry still possible
Aviva’s new chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland hopes to stay in his new role for at least three to four years in a bid to bring some continuity to the business he joined 17 years ago.
Beazley buys Lloyd's small business unit
Beazley has acquired the team that underwrites the Lloyd's Small Business Consortium, which has been managed by SA Meacock Syndicate 727 for nine years.
Barbon hires Bluefin and Axa heads for CKW roles
Barbon Insurance’s Cadogan Keelan Westall has appointed Amanda Hindman, pictured standing, and Sue Filsell.
R K Harrison opens Yorkshire office
Broker R K Harrison Insurance Services has set up a new regional base in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Client money rules: Cash concerns
The Financial Services Authority's consultation on the handling of client money could have major implications for brokers of all sizes.
Lorega launches SME loss survival products
Lorega has launched two products allowing brokers to provide SMEs with fast access to loss adjusting expertise in the event of a potentially devastating loss.