SMEs

Consumers and businesses are looking ahead to 2010 with a degree of optimism, and this positive thinking is also alive and well within the broker profession.

The current subject on brokers' lips is PMI claims transparency, yet this was banned from discussion at a recent AMII meeting. In the absence of proper debate, Insurance Age's Liz McMahon brings viewpoints together

Research from Scottish Widows has revealed that about 2.6 million sole traders in the UK are leaving their businesses vulnerable by not protecting the owner or key person.

Groupama Insurance has adjusted its Personal Accident policy to aid brokers targeting the SME sector.

In tight times companies can see PMI as a luxury. What can an adviser do to counter these thoughts? Alistair Sclare looks at the opposing arguments.

Quigley's Fine Wine and Champagne Merchants is looking to take out some business protection in the event that one of the four directors dies. All four - Ryan, Steve, Dave and Jack - are in their mid-forties and in generally good health, although Steve...

Ian Talbot examines how brokers can find innovative ways for clients to retain their PMI policies while also continuing to treat customers fairly against this backdrop of economic upheaval.

Changes are ahead in how medicine is financed. Dr Natalie-Jane Macdonald talks to Paul Robertson about cancer top-ups, wellness programmes and the role of the NHS.

Business owners should be aware that banks may not be able to provide credit and offer support in the frosty economic climate making business protection increasingly important, writes Jerry Bayman.