Commercial
Hyperion plans stake sale, reports say
The company has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on a sale of part of the business.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group’s latest buys get two mentions in this week’s top five while a new winner of the Brokerbility survey, changes in car premium rates and an indepth analysis of consolidation make up the rest of the most read list.
Video: A broking minute with Marc Loud
The Park Insurance partner faces the camera for this month's challenge.
Allianz swoops into top spot in Brokerbility survey
Axa retains lead spot in claims category.
Rural Insurance signs five year £41m capacity deal with Zurich
Agricultural insurer switches from XL Catlin as main capacity supplier.
Atradius unveils SME product
Trade credit insurer reveals “streamlined” cover option.
Enness enters insurance broking market
Mortgage broker targeting HNW and commercial business.
Applied Net 2017: Jeff Purdy predicts 30% UK growth for Applied in 2018
Software house close to confirming two more brokers for new Epic platform which goes live in the UK next year.
Ageas offers livechat via Acturis, Applied Systems and SSP
The insurer is the latest provider to adopt live webchat services via a number of software houses.
Axa updates motor trade SME policy
Insurer lists enhancements as including no claims bonus protection option and cover for misfuelling.
SME Now and in the Future: Raising your claim game
Small businesses may not always be prepared for the claims process, but brokers can make the journey easier for clients and even improve retention rates at the same time, writes Edward Murray
Blog: Allianz and LV deal further proof that SME commercial is a tough nut to crack
Jonathan Swift looks back at the past decade and concludes the Allianz /LV deal is the latest evidence that the dominant incumbents have a iron-like grip on the UK SME market.
NIG refreshes business package and minifleet etrade products
Insurer states it made updates to meet broker feedback.
SME Now and the future: Shining a light on underinsurance
Educating SME clients about the perils of underinsurance and persuading and advising them to take out appropriate levels of cover has never been more important, writes Edward Murray
IGI targets regional brokers with new legal expenses insurance product
Insurer expands offering into new class of business.
Blog: Insurance considerations for the vaping sector
Steve Green of Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers shares his thoughts on the vape sector following Insurance Age’s June Indepth on SMEs.
Travelers adds management liability to e-trade platform
The insurer said brokers can get quotes in four steps for various management liabilities.
MGAM launches Per Capita product for SME insurance
New offering can cover employers’, public and product liability.
IIG launches IIGLOO
New online system includes offering for contractors insurance.
In-depth - SME: Learning a trade
From plumbers and electricians to vape shops and beauticians, some SMEs and sole traders are hard to reach, but complex and changing roles could present opportunities for brokers, writes Siân Barton
Roundtable: The case for legal expenses insurance
Our panel of experts discuss how to encourage commercial clients to take up legal expenses insurance and future opportunities with a growing MGA market
SME now and the future: Educating clients
Telling customers that their premiums are going up can be difficult, especially if you’re trying to explain the intricacies of IPT or the Ogden rate, writes Edward Murray
In-depth - Complex risks: Guiding clients
It’s not just large companies that face complex risks, there are a range of measures brokers can take to ensure clients of all sizes and budgets can find the correct cover, writes Sam Barrett. Additional reporting by Judith Ugwumadu
CII gazes into the future of commercial broking
Standards body says value-added services are key to broking’s success