SME
Free SME security campaign to enhance broking opportunities
Brokers could benefit from an initiative supported by the Home Office that aims to boost insurance and security for hundreds of thousands of micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
SME plans fail to impress
The 2010 Budget proposals to ease the burden for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have received a lukewarm reception from the business community.
Budget 2010: SMEs not satisfied with Darling's proposals
More than nine out of ten small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were left disappointed by this week’s Budget, a snap poll has revealed
Budget 2010: Questions raised over how SME measures will be delivered
The Chancellor’s proposals for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have received a lukewarm welcome with experts voicing concern over how they will work in practice.
Budget 2010: Government extends near £50bn lending lifeline to small businesses
The Chancellor has announced new lending targets of £94bn for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Bank
JLT hands over non-advisory arm to Thistle
In a shake up of its UK retail insurance broking activities, JLT has announced it is merging its non-advisory division with Thistle Underwriters
Groupama: online trading push to underpin commercial ambitions
Groupama Insurances' commercial chief has outlined the insurer's ambition to expand its electronic trading capability in 2010
Tackling trading disputes: Allianz gives complimentary ATE to SMEs
Allianz has added free after-the-event (ATE) cover to all of its small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) insurance policies in a move it has claimed is a market first
CBG deal signals SME focus
Insurance broker and financial services specialist CGB Group has sold part of its personal lines business to Swinton
SMEs prefer to deal direct for risk management
Over a third of UK small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would rather buy their insurance direct and less than a quarter would go to a broker for advice on risk management, according to QBE research
Towergate HNW focus saves John Charcol from collapse
Towergate has snapped up troubled mortgage advisory business John Charcol from administration in a bid to boost its high-net-worth (HNW) and small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) proposition.
Groupama creates tailored SME service for brokers
Groupama Insurances has launched a variable commission option across the whole of its commercial product range
E-trading leads 2010 technology agenda
Four industry information technology experts give Emmanuel Kenning their views on which developments will affect the profession in the coming year
Bollington buys Romero's SME motor book
Bollington Insurance Brokers has purchased Romero Insurance Brokers' book of small to medium motor trade business
QBE report is a wake up for brokers
One third of SMEs interested in buying insurance direct; not many seeking advice.
Interview: The Personal Touch - Paul Muir, managing director, 1 Answer Network
Having founded his own successful brokerage, Paul Muir talks from experience when he advocates the benefits of brokers belonging to his personal lines network. Louise Meeson meets the 1 Answer managing director
MMA strengthens SME risk management
Insurer has joined together with Risk Stop to provide services to commercial customers
First Assist launch white-label SME product
Business claims proposition makes it easy for affinity partners and brokers to sell insurance online
Firm offers brokers cut-price cloud computing
New product could "level playing field"
Playing rough
With insurers bolstering profitability through substantial reserve releases that have, in turn, caught the eyes of investors, brokers may be waiting in vain for the return of a hard market, writes Edward Murray
Aon chief "disappointed" at trade credit "failure"
Government announces it is closing its trade credit top-up scheme to new applications at the end of the year
SME bosses risk legal action over 'office antics', warns Hiscox
According to research, 70% of SME bosses are 'unconcerned' about the threat of legal action
Personal and commercial networks should work more closely, says network boss
Paul Muir, MD of 1 Answer Network, said tough market conditions will lead to closer working relationships between both sides
Brokers surprised by Allianz small business move
Dave Smith says consolidating small business operation makes sense