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Majority of SMEs are risk averse, survey finds
The majority of SMEs buy more than the minimum insurance cover but 30% are still willing to take a chance, a recent survey has found.
RSA appoints former Aegon CFO to board
RSA Insurance Group has appointed Jos Streppel to its board as a non-executive director as of 3 October 2011.
Market Watch - Construction: Building a brighter future
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the impact of the recession on the construction industry and asks sector experts if they are upbeat or downcast in their expectations for 2011.
Agenda: Commission disclosure
The European Union (EU) is now putting together its consultation paper on a revised Insurance Mediation Directive and this will include their views on commission disclosure.
Flooding: Raising the barriers
The spate of high-profile floods over the last five years has given insurers, brokers and clients much food for thought about rates and whether or not some risks can be covered at all. Andrew Tjaardstra finds out what precautions the industry is taking.
Acturis deal paves way for European adventure
Acturis has sold a minority stake in the company to ‘growth equity’ firm, Summit Partners, as it embarks on a European growth strategy.
Majority of SMEs have inadequate cover
Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued, according to research from Hiscox.