SME
A fifth of UK businesses victims of cyber-attacks in past year
Research by Aviva has found one in five businesses have been victims of a cyber-attack in the past year, with only 17% of small businesses having a cyber policy in place.
Advertising feature: Three ways brokers can help clients gain a security advantage when selecting cyber insurance
Tom Draper, UK head of insurance, Coalition outlines the most important ways brokers can help clients select cyber insurance providers that will give them a security advantage.
Markel recruits Axa’s Jo Sykes to lead broker business
Markel has appointed Jo Sykes as divisional director for the UK broker channel.
Meet the MGA: Onda
Launched into the UK in October, chief underwriting officer Alex Jomaa explains why managing general agent Onda is on a mission to simplify and demystify cyber insurance for both brokers and customers alike.
MGA Moveda goes live to broker market
Moveda Underwriting, a managing general agent set up by the Movo Partnership in May, has gone live to the independent broking sector with capacity from AmTrust and Irwell.
The stats: Q3 hit by rocketing property owners and fleet rates
The latest figures from Acturis show that commercial insurance premiums continue to rise, resulting in an increasingly challenging environment for brokers and their clients, reports Rachel Gordon.
CFC extends cyber cover for professional services firms
Cyber insurance provider CFC has upgraded its packaged insurance policies for professional services businesses in a move it claimed could be a “game changer” for SMEs that cannot afford standalone cyber cover.
Ex-Covea boss Callan returns to broking with Brown & Brown
Brown & Brown Europe has appointed Carolyn Callan as a managing director of its Retail Division.
AssuredPartners buys again in South West with Atom
AssuredPartners has bought Somerset-based Atom Insurance Brokers.
Sense Risk Solutions founder Emily Kenna: A culture of flexibility is key for success
Based in Bristol, Emily Kenna, founder and director, started Sense Risk Solutions in 2019 with the aim of educating clients on what insurance is best for them.
Jacqui Kelly on pushing forward with brokers at Zurich
Zurich will be deepening its relationships with brokers and building new partnerships in 2024 as it targets growth across SME, mid-market and high-net-worth business, head of sales and distribution Jacqui Kelly has committed.
Coalition targets Northern brokers with senior Allianz hire
Cyber insurance specialist Coalition has appointed Gareth Machin as its first Manchester-based underwriter in the UK.
Ardonagh builds out in Europe with Swiss deal
Ardonagh has signed up to buy Assepro, describing it as the largest independent commercial broker for SMEs in Switzerland.
Aviva ramps up cyber push with micro-SME cover from £50
Aviva today launched its Cyber Respond product, imploring brokers to help educate and reduce ‘apathy’ among the massively underinsured micro business community.
Blog: Ensuring insurance broker business resilience in times of crisis
Taking a proactive approach to disaster preparedness can reduce stress and ensure that brokers recover quicker should adversity strike. Adam Tier, head of underwriting at Ansvar Insurance, outlines the steps intermediaries can take to improve their…
Spring CEO Tristan Sargeaunt on how he plans to double GWP in three years
Tristan Sargeaunt, CEO of MGA Spring Insure, has eyes for growth, as the business plans to at least double its gross written premiums from 30m GWP by 2026.
RSA’s service vow to brokers one year on: Has it delivered?
In 2022, RSA published its strategic roadmap to 2025. The insurer vowed to raise service standards for brokers. Has it delivered?
Aviva bulks up team with three more Zurich hires
Aviva has expanded its SME and distribution teams with three hires from Zurich and a promotion, as it revealed that Michelle Taylor will start ahead of schedule on 5 December.
Peach PI targets doubling with brokers through wider schemes growth
Peach PI is aiming to double the number of niche schemes and brokers it deals with, CEO Russell White confirmed to Insurance Age.
Profile – David Martin, Aviva: Taking action
With two new trading sites on the horizon, more underwriters and authority in the regional network, a record number of apprentices and increased use of artificial intelligence, Aviva leader David Martin is bullish about pushing ahead with brokers.
Aviva targeting two new broker branches in 2024
Aviva is eyeing up opening two new offices next year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Aviva boosts UK SME and HNW proposition with £460m AIG Life swoop
Aviva has bought AIG Life from Corebridge Financial, a quoted subsidiary of American International Group, for £460m.
Hiscox targets brokers in brand campaign
Hiscox has unveiled a nationwide brand campaign including broker-focused bespoke content for local markets.
Brokers urged to educate customers looking to save costs on insurance
Brokers should educate customers keen to cut back on premium spend as to the risky consequences they could face, according to Guy Penn trading director Mark Whiteman.