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‘Brexit’ Threatens Britain’s EU-Dependent SMEs: UK’s RSA

While UK-based small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) want to access opportunities in emerging and growth economies, they remain dependent on the European Union, which suggests that SMEs could be disproportionately affected if Britain votes to leave the EU in …

State-Backed Terrorism Reinsurance Fund Likely to Aid Paris Firms in Recovery

Parisian businesses struggling after the Nov. 13 attacks are likely to be able to make successful insurance claims, helped by a state-backed fund set up in the wake of the Sept. 11 2001 attacks in New York. The carnage in …

Competition, Customer Demand Worry Global SMEs but Optimism Rises: Zurich

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the world are increasingly concerned about the impact of competition on margins and lack of consumer demand, according to Zurich Insurance Group’s third annual global SME survey. The survey* polled 3000 C-suite executives and …

ACE Names Littooij European Product Champion, Small Marine Commercial

ACE Group announced the appointment of Paul Littooij, currently marine manager for ACE in Benelux, to the additional role of European product champion, Small Marine Commercial, as it continues to expand its team to better cover the insurance needs of …

ACE Group Warns UK SMEs About Higher Fraud Risk in 1st Quarter

Fraud cases are on the rise and the profile of fraudsters is changing to include more young individuals seeking to fund extravagant lifestyles, according to ACE Group. As pressure on bank balances grows after the traditional Christmas excesses, ACE warns …