Business Insurance

Allianz Commercial has launched a new online legal protection service available to all Allianz SME policyholders.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned Stephen Fryett and Richard Baines from performing any role in relation to regulated financial services activities.

With small businesses feeling the strain of the current economic climate and looking at ways to maximise the service they receive from suppliers, Premierline Direct, the business insurance specialist, has enhanced the support it provides to its UK business customers with the launch of the Premierline Direct Benefits Programme.

From today, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can easily and quickly compare a variety of business insurance products through one website - comparethemarket.com.

Kate Syred, Head of Direct Line for Business, comments on the changes to the Employers' Liability Compulsory Insurance Regulations: "We welcome the change of the ELCI rules that came into play on Wednesday 1st October, which recognises the changing face of workplaces today, especially with many businesses now employing staff who work remotely.

Despite the current turbulent economy and low consumer confidence, online retail spending is forecast to increase by 220% within the next four years.

Allianz Commercial has increased the sum of legal protection it provides to customers to £100,000 across a range of SME policies.

The number of companies taking out credit insurance increased by 10% during 2007, according to figures from the ABI (Association of British Insurers).

HSBC has launched a unique insurance service for small to medium sized businesses (SME) that allows business owners to "mix and match" its various elements to perfectly suit their needs.

No company likes to be a victim of crime but a new survey by insurer RSA has found that it's a regular occurrence for a significant number of businesses and they are incurring thousands of pounds of damage as a result.

Research by insurer RSA has shown that a large number of people have incurred an injury or illness in the workplace, 11.8m Britons in the last 12 months.

Legal & General has significantly reduced its rates for business protection quotes through The Exchange portal.

Zurich is launching a new Freight Liability product to supplement its Marine Cargo policy, which was launched at the beginning of the year.

Commenting on the Government's drive to increase flexible working for families, Kate Syred, Head of Direct Line for Business, said: "The Government is proposing several initiatives to encourage parents to improve their work-life balance, including setting up their own business.

Mike Bowman, Head of MORE TH>N BUSINESS, comments on national work from home day 15th May: