SME
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.
In-depth: Think big in SME
The sector is acutely aware that SME is its bread and butter so it’s important for brokers to keep up with the changes and trends. We examine the importance of working with micro SMEs and what brokers need to know about in the emerging science and tech…
Top line mania
Peter Hubbard asks could 2016 see the insurance market turn the corner on SME pricing?
Microbrewery product launched
Commercial combined cover for microbreweries has been set up by Thames Underwriting.
Covéa relaunches tradesman policy for small businesses
Insurer says it has made significant changes following feedback from brokers.
Power hour: A better customer journey
As more SME business is traded electronically, how can brokers and insurers make what could be a complex purchase into a simple and easy to understand process for customers?
Lucas Fettes & Partners pre-tax profit jumps 59%
Group profits and turnover also increase.
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Protecting SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority thematic review found SMEs were being let down by claims handlers. What can the industry do to improve?
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Better use of data
There are huge amounts of data out there and it is now much easier for brokers to use and place business online – if only they were more aware of this
In focus: Cyber crime - brokers on the frontline
SMEs are increasingly at risk from cyber criminals and brokers are at the forefront of advising and protecting clients from online attacks.
Allianz joins PowerPlace SME panel
Insurer says move supports strategy of making it easier and quicker for brokers to trade with firm.
Supporting SMEs – knowing their needs: Webinar
Sign up now for this essential discussion on 30 June about a key sector of the market for brokers.
Profits flat at Marsh purchase SMEi Group
But profit for its broking subsidiary falls by 41%.
McEwan aids Aon on SME push
Former Scotland and Northern Ireland head for Arthur J Gallagher to focus on broker’s SME growth.
Marsh to build SMEi after acqusition, says Page
SMEi is growing well and is scalable according to Page.
Marsh buys SME Insurance Services
Co-founders Roger Snowden and Jason Gandy will join Marsh.
Editor's letter - June 2015
“Brokers… should undoubtedly deliver leadership in making sure that SMEs are best protected”
FCA review hits out at poor insurance claims service for SMEs
Regulator warns industry that customers need to be put at the heart of the claims service.
Webinar: E-trading complex risks
Don’t miss our exclusive webinar on Thursday 30 April which examines trading complex risks online.