A significant perception gap exists between the cyber awareness and cyber preparedness at small and medium enterprises in some Asia-Pacific countries, according to a Chubb survey titled “Too Small to Fail?” The Chubb survey of 1,000 SMEs across Singapore, Hong …
A poll of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro businesses in the UK shows over half are confused by or even unaware of the rules around the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), while more than eight out of …
Some professional indemnity (PI) insurers are applying greater rigor, are being increasingly selective, or are repricing risks, for small and mid-sized law firms in England and Wales, warned Marsh in a market update. As Oct. 1 approaches – the most …
Lloyd’s insurer Advent announced the launch of its online pricing and placing tool, PVPlus. Developed in partnership with CFC Underwriting, this solution gives small and medium sized (SMEs) businesses in the Middle East and North Africa region access to low-ticket …
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the specialist and corporate insurance business, announced it has formed a strategic agreement with Australian insurtech firm Evari. The agreement will allow TMK to access Evari’s digital insurance platform and on-demand products in the Australian market. …
Jelf, a consultant that specializes in insurance, risk management and employee benefits, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Clark Thomson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018. Terms …
A classic mistake made by many small and medium sized enterprises is to assume that they are immune from cyber attacks because hackers and fraudsters have bigger fish to fry. As a result, SMEs can be under-prepared in the face …
Small- and medium-sized enterprises are waking up to the realities of cyber risks but still underestimate their exposures, which could prove catastrophic for some, according to a report published by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). For medium-sized companies with …
Zurich Insurance has launched ZurichEmpresas.es, a new digital distribution channel, which initially will provide insurance solutions for small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain. The platform, powered by CoverWallet, will provide end-to-end insurance solutions, streamlining the entire process for business owners and …
Marsh announced that its combined Jelf and Bluefin business in the UK will, from early 2018, begin rebranding as Jelf. With almost 3,000 colleagues serving over 250,000 clients from 80 locations, the new Jelf will be one of the UK’s …
