Risk management
In depth: Are SMEs behind the times with cyber insurance?
Despite the majority of SMEs not holding any cyber insurance, these attacks are increasing. And despite their size, Martin Friel finds that many smaller businesses are more at risk than larger companies.
Webinar on-demand: An introduction to active cyber insurance for SMEs
Traditional cyber insurance isn’t working. This webinar sheds light on how a holistic approach to cyber security combined with insurance is making a big difference to SME policyholders and creating more opportunities for brokers.
Closing the SME cyber insurance protection gap through cross-industry collaboration
Whilst the necessity to insure SME cyber risk is growing, underinsurance has been increasing with many SMEs insufficiently covered.
Roadmap to EV adoption: Are fleets ready?
Transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet can significantly reduce an organisation’s carbon footprint, boost efficiency and sustainability, whilst ultimately bringing down costs.
Alan Boswell buys ARW Wealth Managers
Norwich-headquartered Alan Boswell Group has boosted its financial services offering buying ARW Wealth Managers.
Five steps to start the electrification journey
The prospect of electrification is a daunting but necessary one for many fleet decision makers. Whilst there are challenges on the road to electric vehicle adoption, the transition is often smoother than anticipated.
Gallagher ends 2022 with its highest quarter of UK organic growth
Gallagher has posted organic growth in the UK of 17% for the final quarter of 2022.
Biba flags concern on businesses cutting cyber cover
Some 40% of members involved in research by the British Insurance Brokers' Association told the trade body they had clients who were no longer insuring their cyber risks due to the cost of living crisis.
Cost-of-living crisis to place additional regulatory focus on market
DAC Beachcroft has published its predictions for 2023, which touches on the impending implementation of the Consumer Duty and what the Financial Conduct Authority will expect of the insurance industry during the cost-of-living crisis.
RSA adds to CIO leadership team
RSA Insurance has appointed two new women to its CIO leadership team with Sally Ng as specialty and commercial delivery director, and Katie Hermans as head of technology risk management.
Sutton Group profit and turnover soar in run-up to Acrisure sale
Sutton Group has reported ‘best ever’ figures as turnover and profit leapt by 15% and 50% respectively ahead of being snapped up by Acrisure.
Building trust: A fine balancing act
Faced with customers expecting easy, seamless digital access but amid rising levels of cyber-crime, brokers need to balance security with convenience.
The stats: Q3 - Feeling the squeeze as commercial continues to climb
Recent figures for Q3 from Acturis show policyholders remain under intense pressure as premiums rise across all business classes, reports Rachel Gordon
How insurtech can help us better look out for our pets
The rapid increase in pet ownership in the UK since Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of pet insurance, but has the market kept up? This blog shines the spotlight on a sector ripe for transformation.
Unlock the potential of embedded insurance
The convenience of embedded insurance is making it one of the most desirable forms of insurance distribution for all parties involved.
Justice on the brink - the role of LEI in mitigating the challenges facing the UK justice system
The impact of the pandemic on schools and our health services has been widely publicised, but the UK justice system is enduring challenges every bit as acute.
PIB buys health and safety specialists Emprocom
PIB Group has bought Lincolnshire-based health and safety specialists Emprocom to add to its risk management division.
Airmic CEO warns industry of challenging times ahead
Julia Graham, CEO at Airmic, has stressed the harsh market has given insurers and brokers new challenges and that difficult times are ahead.
Insurers going back to basics on schemes - BLW's Brett Sainty
Following claims that schemes commission and volumes have dropped over the past 12 months, BLW Insurance Brokers’ CEO, Brett Sainty, told Insurance Age that insurers have gone back to basics when it comes to delegated authority partnerships.
In Depth: Taxi and private hire insurance faced with slow recovery
Sophie Locke-Cooper investigates the impact Covid-19 has had on taxi and private hire insurance, as the sector gets to grips with social and economic changes post-pandemic
Commercial motor - the ongoing threat of fraud
At a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Post, in association with CRIF Decision Solutions, counter-fraud specialists discussed the ongoing threat of fraud in the commercial motor space.
In Depth: On the road again - haulage under the spotlight
Too few drivers, Brexit redtape and more theft have put the haulage sector under immense strain, but specialists say there are some positive signs showing the sector can keep on trucking, facilitated by expert brokers and insurers as Rachel Gordon…
Products: November 2022
Product launches including cover for smaller contractors, SME excess of loss, community enterprises and embedded scheme business
Busting ghost brokers with underwriting risk detection
Ghost brokers prey on individuals who seek low-cost insurance, who are familiar with the internet - but may be unfamiliar with how insurance works overall.