SME
The PB Interview - Tim Ryan: Local hero
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Tim Ryan in Ipswich, where he is fighting hard against the recession and the force of the consolidators.
Broking success - Grove & Dean: Racing ahead
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with Damian Collett about mastering the art of a multi-niche approach.
Market Watch: SME online: Broker balancing act
With the rise of small and medium enterprise cover online, brokers are fully engaged with technology's ability to speed up trading for shops, offices, tradesmen and more. Some say that this evolution could also reach to larger risks, writes Andrew…
Product launches: Solicitors' PI for SMEs unveiled
St Mary Underwriting has launched a new solicitors' professional indemnity (PI) insurance offering for small to medium-sized (SME) solicitor firms.
Government urged to cut red tape for SMEs ahead of spending review
The Forum of Private Business is calling on the Government to reform tax and red tape for small business ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Former UK General chief exec Tim Rolfe joins Canopius
Canopius has announced the appointment of former chief executive of UK General, Tim Rolfe, as head of UK retail strategy.
The PB Interview: Grahame Chilton: Global visibility
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Grahame Chilton, vice-chairman at Aon Group, who is relishing the company's sponsorship deal with Manchester United that astonished both the insurance and marketing worlds when it was announced last summer.
Viewpoint: Ready your business now for 2011
Mergers and acquisitions is one of the hottest topics of the moment for insurance professionals according to recent independent market research. It is not difficult to see why: in the last year, we have seen evidence of an increasing trend in large-scale…
News Analysis - Council parking charges: Nottingham Council's private parking charges pile pressure on businesses
The profession has reacted with horror to newspaper reports that car parking charges could be levied by councils on private spaces.
SMEs and Government: A cure for the economy
Small business is the backbone of the UK economy, says Stephen Archer, and the Government needs to encourage, rather than hinder, its growth.
Accurate risk pricing: On the nose
Insurers are increasingly turning to technology to help them underwrite their risks more accurately. Liz McMahon uncovers the key to getting the pricing right.
Reportage - D&O: Scare tactics
Louise Meeson asks if the recession has highlighted the true benefits of D&O or whether providers and distributors are just using it to frighten business leaders into taking out unnecessary cover
Interview: The almost great and the good
Martin Friel talks to Theo Duchen and David McDonald about how Acturis is over-delivering in professionalism and efficiency in a bid to achieve greatness
PIA head urges insurers to embrace global risks
Insurers' conservative attitudes towards risks outside the UK is holding back ambitious plans to establish multi quote-and-buy systems worldwide, according to liability broker Professional Insurance Agents (PIA).
Brokers urged to highlight risks of credit card fraud
The Forum of Private Business has called on brokers to ensure clients protect themselves when processing payments online.
The Policy Shop creates property division
Coventry-based broker The Policy Shop has launched a new property division which will lead to the creation of up to 40 new jobs over the next 12 months.
Arista boosts Bristol team with hires from Chartis, NIG and Axa
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has made three appointments to further strengthen its Bristol office.
Climate science: Too hot for comfort
Global warming is one of the most contested and emotive issues in the world. Regardless of whether the experts are right or wrong, the industry has to face the challenge, writes Danny Bradbury.
Brit loses distribution head Tim Grant
Brit Insurance's head of distribution Tim Grant is leaving to join Dual Corporate Risks, Insurance Age can reveal.
Axa launches SME product on Acturis
Axa has released a commercial combined e-trade product to brokers on the Acturis platform on an open market basis.
QBE reveals only one in six SMEs will hire staff this year
QBE's Investment in Staff survey of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has shown that only one in six (15%) of those questioned are looking to hire more staff in 2010.
E-commerce: Towergate Affiliate offers brokers financial incentive
Towergate is offering a commission incentive to brokers that use its new affiliate website.
E-commerce: Groupama pilots ‘first stand-alone PI cover for SMEs’
Groupama Insurances has expanded its Optima online product range with the pilot launch of what it claims is the first stand-alone professional indemnity (PI) cover for small to medium- sized enterprises (SMEs).
E-commerce: RSA launches e-trading service for brokers
RSA has launched a new e-trading service for brokers as part of its bid to become a top three player in the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) arena.