SME
In the wake of the storm
With Neil Utley at the bow, he explains to Louise Meeson how he plans to guide Insurance Australia Group UK into calmer waters following the sale of its mass-market assets
Belfast staff feel brunt of Zurich's latest redundancies
The redundancies were a result of the insurer's decision to relocate its small to medium-sized enterprise package business
Chase Templeton sets sights high with SME PMI sector supremacy
Broker looks to double book
'Flurry of activity' part of QBE regional growth plans
Insurer quickly expands Manchester office
Aviva prepares to take on the corporate commercial sector
Move follows appointment of Mark Hodges as UK chief executive
Retailers call for extension in trade credit top-up scheme
BRC survey reveals a majority of respondents feel that government support has yet to make an impact on profits
Chase Templeton Group buys PMI specialist
The company has outlined ambitious growth plans
Zurich axes another 22 jobs
The cuts come as the insurer relocates its SME package business
The next great migration?
An explosion in online small and medium-sized enterprise insurance trading has been predicted more times than almost any other change in insurance. Emmanuel Kenning considers what technology may bring to the sector.
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Multi-quote-and-buy-software stands up to aggregator threat
Brokers offered white label service to enhance online offering
Making an impression
Despite their sound risk management knowledge and close client relationships, brokers are not always the obvious choice when businesses seek operational advice. Edward Murray explores how to stand out
NIG review proposes greater penetration of larger SMEs
New rating structure designed to target larger end of SME
IAG UK on lookout for SME brokers at the right price
Neil Utley on the look out for suitable acquisitions
CFC bolsters product suites with management liability cover
Firm says the move comes in response to current climate for SMEs
NIG targets SME growth
NIG has introduced a new rating structure in a bid to target key sectors and risks
HSBC Insurance to close Bournemouth office
It follows the announcement that HSBC has entered into a 10 year partnership with Axa
Open GI expands board role
Business development director David Kelly has taken on a number of new responsibilities after former commercial director Mark Ryder leaves
Two new MDs for Aon
New chiefs for corporate and affinity to report directly to Robert Brown
Keeping it close-knit
With so many different models available and some networks increasingly putting commercialism at the top of their agenda, Edward Murray explores how brokers can get the most out of such a collaboration
SSP launches new underwriting business
Firm is set to expand further into SME sector