Articles by Ida Axling
Hastings to focus on growth in home
CFO Richard Hoskins says broker will optimise its business through price comparison websites.
HSB launches cyber insurance product
Product aimed at businesses with a turnover of up to £10m.
Thomas Carroll moves to Acturis
Broker transfers business from Open GI.
RSA launches online PI product
Product is sold exclusively through its commercial broker partners.
O'Roarke to move to advisory role at LV
Managing director to stay on for a year following handover to Steve Treloar.
Aviva’s Charlotte Moran to take over following Treloar’s exit
Operations director, personal lines set to lead insurer’s personal lines business on an interim basis.
Matthew Reed to leave Axa
Reed joined as MD of intermediary and direct in 2011, but moved to global role in June 2014.
ABI 2015: Driverless cars to change insurance landscape
RSA's Steve Lewis says it is impossible to understand the ramifications of where technology is heading.
Ageas results "solid", says Andy Watson
CEO says claims inflation in motor will be a challenge going forward.
FCA moves the goalposts over add-ons
Brokers express surprise and concern over regulator’s unexpectedly wide definition of add-ons
Survey reveals lack of concern over fraud
Majority of brokers say application fraud is not a priority for their business, according to SSP survey
Broking success: National ambition
Managing director Russell Lane set up Bristol-based professional indemnity broker Brunel Professional Risks 10 years ago. He explains the firm’s nationwide reach and his plans to open more offices.
ABI 2015: Government recognises challenges of IPT rise
David Gauke MP also mentions innovation and adapting to technology as key steps going forward.
Swinton appoints Carpenters Law as claims handling partner
The law firm started handing all of the broker's motor claims from 1 November.
M&A director Ryan Brown exits Towergate
Broker confirms three departures.
Quizzical questions: 30 October 2015
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical quiz.
IIG warns on asbestos legislation changes
MGA predicts impact on brokers seeking contractors cover.
IPT rise to cost young drivers and Londoners most, says AA
Broker warns tax increase could encourage young drivers to drive without cover.
Cunningham Lindsey promotes Gargano to broker business development director
Gargano has been with the company since 2009 and will be covering the South and South East of the UK.
Axa to bring all UK and Ireland insurance business together
Amanda Blanc will lead general insurance business controlling £2.8bn in GWP.
ABI urges clampdown on CMCs ahead of IPT rise
Association says motor premiums continue to rise and action is needed to tackle "unscrupulous" claims management companies.
Motor premiums up 4.8% in Q3, AA Index reveals
Firm expects further increases following IPT rise but home premiums continue to drop.
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
It’s been a busy week in broking. In case you missed them, here are the five most popular stories.
Brightside partners with SunLife on home insurance product
Broker says five-year deal is part of its new growth strategy.