SME
AIG offers SME protection against "hacktivists" with new cyber product
Provider has created offering in support of government cyber security scheme.
Green Insurance Group buys two Sussex brokers
First deals made by firm since it paired up with Cullum's MVP.
Axa revamps SME D&O offering in face of legal aid cuts
Provider will cover investigation costs and claims for SMEs.
Gable claims £100m deal with iprism
Partnership agreed for three year span and is insurer’s largest for UK business to date.
New intellectual property broker established
Former lawyer sets up Safeguard iP to focus on patents, trademarks, copyright, design and infringement risk.
LV's O'Roarke: motor market "remains number one focus"
Provider has had to raise prices and allow motor business to go elsewhere.
Biba advisory board chair calls for guarantees around Flood Re exclusions
Tim Ryan says government must seize opportunity to find cover for excluded groups.
Simply Business parent company reports rising turnover
Xbridge delivers increased profit but notes impact of disposals.
Manchester Underwriting appoints Chue as claims manager
New recruit to work on UK and international business.
IBSC consults on FCA's conflict review
Council gets to grips with what brokers are doing around conflict issues as it publishes first discussion paper.
Zurich expands disaster recovery offering to SMEs
Zurich partners with First Recovery on expanded service for commercial clients.
LV sees dip in half year broker figures
Results reveal slight fall in broker-placed GWP to £312m but commercial sales jump 22%.
Gable in £10m deal with Risk Alliance
Lichtenstein-based insurer will begin writing commercial combined business immediately.
Zurich launches new SME trading platform
Proposition created using feedback from brokers.
Autonet partners with CDL to create digital SME trading platform
Firm is aiming to be "broker of choice" for SME business
WR Berkley joins the MGAA as part of UK expansion plans
Trade body's MD says new member is "testament" to quality of organisation.
Question Time: Meet the Speakers - Tony Banks
On 1 July, Insurance Age, in association with Axa, will be hosting a second broker Question Time event at The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow.
Product: Bluefin’s group personal accident product aimed at SMEs across range of industries
Bluefin has launched a group personal accident (PA) and travel policy for small and medium-sized businesses.
No smoking gun
The Financial Conduct Authority has set tongues wagging again in the past week with the publication of its thematic review into conflicts of interest among intermediaries when dealing with SME business.
Broker conflicts are not properly managed, says FCA
Regulator looked into seven of the largest firms serving small business customers.
Allianz cutting almost 100 jobs as it closes two branches
Provider to shut up shop in Milton Keynes and Bristol.
Marsh appoints placement leader on SME business
Bramall moves from casualty placement role at broker.
Bexhill grows premium finance by 50%
Provider signed up 20 brokers in 2013.
PI Protect launches cyber product
Policy targets SME and small corporate risks.