Opinion

How Insurance Providers Can Navigate the SME Market During a Recession

Some thoughts here from Andy Brownsell, Commercial Director at Starpeak, on how SMEs can weather the recession ahead – and insurance brands can support them. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, are predicted […]

Global insurance trends

Hey US Insurance Agents, Need a Co-Pilot?

The latest from Next Insurance, who have a co-pilot on standby, for smaller insurance brands and agents who want to offer bespoke solutions for the SME market; NEXT Insurance, a leading technology-first small business insurer, […]

Insurance Brokers

Agile Underwriting Gets The Green Light

New syndicate at Lloyd’s gets the green light; Agile Underwriting Services (Agile) has received ‘in-principle’ approval from Lloyd’s to create Agile Syndicate 2427 (AUS 2427), subject to regulatory approvals. Syndicate 2427 will be established under […]

News

Cowbell Extends Cyber Solutions to Mid-Market Companies

The latest from Cowbell who are extending their capacity on cyber coverage, so that bigger companies can check out their options. Here’s the word; Leading cyber insurance provider Cowbell announced its cyber insurance solutions are […]

Insurance Brokers

SME Survey Reveals Battle Against Rising Costs Will Continue in 2024

What are the growth prospects like for brokers active in the SME Commercial, D&O, Public Liability insurance sectors? It’s been a very tough 2023 for many small retailers and those in the UK hospitality business […]

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

Allianz Trade App Offers SMEs Global Opportunities Info

Interesting data on global opportunities is always welcome, a handy tool for many Commercial sector brokers and MGAs. Here’s the word; Allianz Trade, the world’s leading trade credit insurer, has re-launched Trade Match, its free […]

News

iSure Launches Pro Indemnity Product

New cover options for SMEs, Consultants and sole traders, here’s the word; iSure, the specialist SME insurance MGA in Ireland, part of the International Speciality (Re)Insurance MGA Rokstone, has announced the launch of a Professional Indemnity (PI) facility […]