SME
VCII rebrands as Business Insurance Solutions
Commercial vehicle and van broker pushes forward with name change to reflect new SME focus.
SME Now and the future: Transforming motor fleet
Increased mechanisation and use of technologies such as telematics are transforming the way small motor fleet business is conducted, explains Edward Murray
In-depth - commercial lines: SMEs’ underinsurance problem
Many SME owners buy business insurance like they would car or contents insurance, but there are opportunities for brokers who explain the importance of avoiding underinsurance
Zurich revamps ZTrade
Insurer launches five new products on its SME platform and refreshes the background system in response to broker feedback.
Bristol brokers come to the aid of Allianz staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has said that the business will have completed all staff consultations by early September and remains confident that the final job loss total will fall below the 250 “worst case scenario”.
Hiscox to focus on cyber and e-trade
Group chief underwriting officer Richard Watson says that insurer hopes to continue to grow alongside broker partners as it develops cyber and SME offering.
Allianz rolls out new initiative to prevent SME underinsurance
Insurer previously confirmed it would no longer apply average to SME claims.
Axa UK's biggest opportunity is in broker business, says Amanda Blanc
UK & Ireland CEO plans to expand SME offering and move more into mid-market business to grow revenues.
There's no way you can replace a broker, says Travelers Europe CEO
Matthew Wilson says broker business is still its main market as insurer launches direct online platform for small businesses.
Profits soar at Simply Business for 2015
Turnover rises by nearly one-third at online broker.
In-depth: Looking out for the little guy
Business from the SME sector is a lifeline for many regional brokers and, on the whole, intermediaries do a great job for their clients. However, lack of clarity on underinsurance and reputational risk, along with market-shaking issues such as IPT and…
SME reputation product launched
RiskEye product will be available to brokers and underwritten by AIG from 1 May.
Reputation risk an “opportunity” for brokers
Gaps in protection offer chance of extra business for brokers according to CII’s New Generation Group.
Simply Business “thrilled” with Aquiline deal
CEO Jason Stockwood says new deal will allow the broker to grow.
Reputational risk has a protection gap
CII calls on brokers to be more proactive when discussing reputational risks with SME clients.
Simply Business sold by AnaCap
Aquiline Capital Partners has bought the business.
Your opportunity to help shape the SME insurance market of the future
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy. But what do these business owners and their insurance providers really think about the products and services they receive and offer? And how do both think these could be improved?
Ageas and Darwin Clayton launch online product for small businesses
Darwinsure provides bespoke specialist cover for firms in trades such as cleaning and security equipment installation.
Applied Systems in deal with QBE
Software provider launches QBE Tradesman on Applied TAM.
Hiscox’s Watson sees further room for growth in SME
SME is now the provider’s biggest single line of business.
Allianz writes 23% more policies
SME director David Martin says the provider received 40% more inquiries as well in February.
QBE adds three products to SME e-trade offering
Move boosts range to seven lines.
Axa launches Retailers SME product on Open GI
Insurer plans to further enhance its e-trading strategy.
Cost of December storms could breach £3bn
PwC estimates that costs of storms Eva, Desmond and Frank could top £3bn as flooding impacts SME businesses.