SME
Biba poll finds 29% of SMEs not reading full policy terms
More than a quarter of British SMEs are failing to read the terms of their insurance policy in full, according to a poll carried out by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Directors’ and Officers’: We need to talk
SMEs need to be informed of the benefits of directors' and officers' insurance and that conversation must be initiated by brokers
Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
CMCs to blame for soaring PL and EL claims against SMEs, states Axa boss
A significant rise in the number of employers’ liability and public liability claims made against SMEs over the past five years is the result of “opportunistic” claims management companies shifting their focus from motor claims.
Q&A Theo Duchen and David McDonald: From Nairobi to Nottingham
Co-founders of Acturis Theo Duchen and David McDonald reveal how their recent acquisitions tie into their wider plan for international expansion
Terrorism: Defusing the terrorism bomb
Despite recent terrorist attacks, the insurance market remains resilient, with losses in property damage and business interruption remaining low. However, what effect will the changes to Pool Re have?
Aon creates SME division and strengthens affinity offering
Aon Risk Solutions has launched an SME division bringing together small-business focused areas enterprise and partners, in a bid to broaden its client proposition and create a centre of client excellence.
Motor insurers and SMEs in firing line as court fee rises are considered
Proposed court fee increases have been criticised by legal experts for countering the government’s aim of reducing the cost of litigation, amid concerns motor insurers and SMEs will be impacted by the changes.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
In Series: Corporate risk: Upping the pace
How can commerical insurance industry innovation better keep up with the ever-increasing speed of technological advancement and changing demands from UK businesses?
Home businesses call for insurer partners to offer advice
Around 145,000 home-based business owners do not have business insurance because they believe their commercial activities are covered under their home insurance policy, according to Direct Line for Business.
SMEs vulnerable to fines by skimping on insurance cover
More than 200,000 UK SMEs do not have insurance cover in place, according to research from LV Broker.
Five trends for 2015: Looking to the future
With 2014 receding into the distance, Post took a moment to consider which – if any – of the trends that emerged in 2014 will reach fruition in the next 12 months. Will Back to the Future’s vision of streets awash with hover boards become a reality? Will…
Equistone sells A-Plan stake to Hg Capital
Private equity firm Equistone has agreed a deal to sell its majority stake in UK broker A-Plan to investment firm Hg Capital.
Zurich infographic: The risks of exporting for SMEs
A challenging economy has pushed many businesses to look into diversification of products services and markets
Zurich names Eatock as new SME lead
Zurich has handed a promotion to SME transformation head Jason Eatock, who will now lead the SME unit.
Interview: Paul Anscombe: Setting the standard
Paul Anscombe’s decision to set up the Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council has caused something of a stir within the broking community – but the James Hallam MD tells Post the group is exactly what the industry needs
Chasing the Asian SME vote
Insurers in Asia are turning their attention to providing cover to SMEs as they wake up to the potential of the sector, writes Nicky Burridge.
C-Suite: Australia's not-so-big disasters
An Australian broker gives his verdict on some key business risks in his country less likely to make the national headlines.
Ace shuffles Australian financial lines team
Insurer Ace has promoted two staff and recruited a former broker in its Australian financial lines division.
Pool Re satisfied with terror deal despite ceding increased premium to Treasury
Members vote in favour of deal that will see 50% of premium go to government
Spotlight: Future of broking: Looking to the future
With the current generation of customers failing to actively seek out brokers for insurance, how can the sector make waves in the competitive personal lines market?
FCA slams SME commercial brokers for narrow bribery risk control
The Financial Conduct Authority has accused small commercial insurance intermediaries of failing to manage bribery and corruption risk effectively.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 4: Digitalisation and professionalism
The insurance market is rapidly changing as digital technology presents new ways to reach clients and new ways of working. How well set up is the broking sector to engage with these opportunities and does the digital revolution come with downsides? In…