Ida Axling
Deputy editor, Insurance Age
Ida joined Insurance Age as a reporter in October 2014. Prior to entering the world of insurance she worked at a number of regional newspapers in her native Sweden.
Ida held roles including senior reporter and news editor before becoming deputy editor in November 2020.
She won the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Best Trade Award in 2020 and the Best Profile Award in 2019.
In 2019, Ida also won Headline Money’s General Insurance Journalist of the Year (B2B) Award.
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Articles by Ida Axling
Broking break: A Royal reign
To recognise queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning monarch in the UK, we take a look at Her Majesty's insurance needs.
Video: Cambridge Regional Review Part 1
Insurance Age reporter Ida Axling speaks to brokers in Cambridge about what the local insurance market is like and the opportunities the city offers.
HDI Gerling hires RSA's Corrigan
Appointment follows the creation of the insurer's new engineering, construction and energy division.
LV looks to grow in broker personal lines motor, says O'Roarke
Insurer's general insurance MD sees opportunities for growth in all areas, despite increased competition in commercial lines.
LV's operating profit jumps 52% to £70m
Insurer's COR improved to 92.1% according to its half year results.
RSA launches training programme for brokers
Programme to provide management training for future leaders.
Bluefin hires Anita Watson as director from Thistle
Watson joins as operational performance director.
Former Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus Group
Coles to take over as CEO, while current chief executive Colin Thompson becomes executive chairman.
Experts warn cyber risks could swamp the market
DAC Beachcroft says need for standalone cyber cover could be reinforced.
Settlement costs unnamed Gallagher executives £2m
Former executives need to repay employee loans and retention awards.
Bluefin set to make more acquisitions, says Organ
Broker's CEO remains positive despite reported loss of £23m in 2014.
FCA reportedly looking into Aviva and Friends Life merger
Advisors on the merger asked to disclose information after Friends Life shares rose 17% a month before the deal was leaked.
Surprise hike in IPT sparks concern
Industry reacts to George Osborne’s Budget announcement to increase Insurance Premium Tax
Innovation Group confirms potential £491m bid from Carlyle
Private equity could be set to bid 40p per share.
SchemeServe to offer free sanctions check
Scheme software provider also unveils new larger portfolio functionality.
CII launches flexible working guidelines
Organisation says flexible working can boost employee motivation and productivity.
Two fraudsters jailed after £15,000 crash scam against Axa
The two men were sentenced to a total of 30 months in jail for perverting the course of justice and fraud by false representation.
Man jailed for attack on Aviva's phones
Richard Neale sentenced to 18 months in jail following hack into 900 mobile phones belonging to Aviva employees.
FCA cancels ex Coversure franchisee's permissions
Regulator says Mark Cleaver failed to co-operate and disclose details of his business.
Arc Legal boosts Northern Ireland presence
Two schemes announced and the deals double provider's book of business in the region.