SME Brokers

Glasgow fire ‘wakeup call’ for historic property insurance and business interruption

2026-03-18T08:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’As humans, we do not naturally like going to that worst case scenario and so when an event as devastating as this occurs, it is often a wakeup call,’ says managing director

News

High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week

2026-02-27T15:56:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 23 to 27 February 2026

News Analysis

Attacking opportunity: Can the cyber insurance market deliver in 2026?

2026-02-06T10:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

Record cyber attacks in 2025 exposed entrenched supply‑chain vulnerabilities and caused widespread disruption to UK businesses, yet cyber insurance penetration remains low – what opportunities does the market see to protect businesses going forward?

News Analysis

SME underinsurance is far from a small problem

2024-11-05T08:00:00+00:00By Jon Guy

SMEs and sole traders are a ‘significantly untapped market’, according to chief growth officer – however, the insurance sector must be more proactive when it comes to accident and health covers

News Analysis

Manifesto 2024: Biba calls for amendments to UK government Apprenticeship Levy

2024-01-16T08:00:00+00:00By Isobel Rafferty

‘Some of these funding that is designed to be used for training that our country needs is not being used and widening the levy rules would help make that happen,’ says public affairs officer

News Analysis

UK insurance market over cyber ‘hurdle’

2024-01-12T11:00:00+00:00By Isobel Rafferty

Brokers have been pivotal in the turn of the market but ‘much more work’ remains

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Insurance Times Awards 2023: Simply Business and Sedgwick pursue simplicity for customers

2023-11-27T14:00:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Mark Sharman, claims operations lead at Simply Business, discusses the firm’s joint entry with Sedgwick for the Commercial Lines Broker of the Year Award

News

SME broker reveals plans for new office in 2024

2023-11-03T10:24:00+00:00By Isobel Rafferty

‘There is a wealth of insurance knowledge around Stoke-on-Trent and beyond which makes it a great location for a new office’, says managing director

News

Jensten completes acquisition of One Broker Group

2023-11-03T09:00:00+00:00By Isobel Rafferty

The deal ‘highlights the strength of Jensten’s proposition to brokers contemplating a sale where a clear commitment to retaining a regional presence is important’, says chief executive

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Cowbell ‘deepens focus’ on US and UK SME markets with new investment

2023-11-02T09:00:00+00:00By Isobel Rafferty

‘This milestone is a testament to our expertise, culture, and market leadership’, says founder

News Analysis

SME brokers grapple with ESG strategies in collaborative effort with insurers

2023-09-14T11:00:00+01:00By Chantal Kapani

’It may be possible to achieve alignment relatively easily by having a discussion about what ESG means and how it is relevant to the firm,’ says associate broker

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Cowbell expands cyber insurance distribution through new partnership

2023-09-14T10:44:00+01:00By Chantal Kapani

’Together, we’re proving how API-driven distribution can transform an industry,’ says chief revenue officer

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