News

New Managing Director Appointed at Premier Guarantee

The latest from HSB; Specialist engineering and technology insurer, HSB, has appointed David Swigciski as the new Managing Director of Premier Guarantee. Swigciski (below) succeeds Jacki Goodman following her retirement at the end of 2023. […]

Insurance Regulation

Purbeck Welcomes FCA Probe into Personal Guarantee Finance

The welcome from Purbeck is warm, as the FCA announces an investigation into personal guarantee financing options; As the FCA outlines its plan to address the Federation of Small Business’ super-complaint regarding the use of […]

News

Purbeck Comments on Asset-Backed Loans For SMEs

Feedback from Purbeck as the UK government looks at the current system of directors having to guarantee assets to obtain business finance. Responding to the oral evidence provided to the Treasury Committee’s Inquiry into SME […]

Global insurance trends

UK Governement Backs Ukraine Risk Scheme

The latest from HM Govt; The UK signs war-risk insurance Statement of Intent with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help UK companies to do business in Ukraine. The UK will sign a Statement […]

News

Personal Guarantee Insurance Hits a High, As Inflation Bites

Personal guarantee insurance (PGI), a product used by small business owners to protect against the risk of a personal guarantee being called in for a business loan, saw a steep rise in popularity in 2022 […]

UK Insurance Trends

SMEs Looking For Working Capital, Says Purbeck

Demand for personal guarantee backed finance from small businesses doubled in March 2022, as firms grappled with rising costs according to Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance.  Applications for Personal Guarantee Insurance to support small business funding rose 50.5% […]

Insurance Brokers

Professional Indemnity: There Are Always Options

As renewal season for Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance fast approaches, Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance has launched a new Professional Risks Personal Guarantee Insurance (PGI) policy specifically for the Partners/Directors of Solicitors’ firms. Brokers supporting the […]