Articles by Ida Axling
QBE's credit outlook revised to stable
AM Best says move follows series of capital actions to reduce the group’s financial leverage.
2014 strong year for SMEs
But research shows that over 200,000 companies in the UK are not covered by insurance.
Bishop Skinner Marine hires new managing director
Paul Birch brings experience from Amlin and Devitt to the Bluefin subsidiary.
ERS appoints Rees as head of underwriting fraud
Her responsibilities will include developing the insurer's fraud strategy.
AIG appoints Somers in regional push
Insurer says plan is to deliver more to brokers in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
UK car insurance cheaper in 2014
Confused.com's new Index reports that prices fell by 7.9% over the year, despite a 2% increase in the fourth quarter.
Insurance salaries lagging behind other sectors
Only 6% of employees in the insurance sector received pay rises in 2014.
XL's takeover of Catlin confirmed
The businesses have agreed to a deal worth £2.79bn.
Lorica takes one from Towergate
Additional recruits join from Anderson Ashcroft, WTJ Insurance Brokers, Hamilton Leigh and Berkeley Insurance Group.
The CMA publishes draft order after motor market report
The draft order includes compliance requirements for insurers and aggregators.
SSP integrates online solutions
Software specialist claims move will give brokers easier access to products.
Leslie Hughes awarded OBE
The founder of Hughes Insurance was joined on the Queen's New Year's Honours List by Nicholas Cooper and Ashton West.
South Essex Insurance Brokers rebrands
The broker is now SEIB Insurance Brokers to reflect its nationwide and international business.
Working in a winter wonderland
Thankfully he doesn't need it - but we take a look at how much it could cost Father Christmas to insure his magical Christmas Eve journey.
Sharp aims to publicise employee ownership
James Sharp says selling a business to the employees is the only way for brokers to handle succession.
Confusion over new FCA rules
Experts fear sales over the phone will have to stop.
Bluefin buys Marchant McKechnie
The regional broker is Bluefin's fifth acquisition of the year.
Integro buys Howard Global
New York-based firm buys broker to add to list of specialisms.
Open GI claims first on MyLicence
Other companies set to start using the scheme in 2015.
Red Apple to expand and create jobs in Wales
The broker, focused on products including cyber attack protection, receives £160,000 from the Welsh government.
Liberty Mutual expands Manchester branch
New recruits to target casualty and property business.
Blagrove Underwriting hires Martin Cleary
Cleary joins the insurer from Ageas.
Mark Minton joins the Wilson Organisation
Minton takes on the new role of managing director of the group's general insurance division.
FCA investigation cost £3.8m
Total costs include £2.04m for the Clifford Chance Review and £1m for advice to the FCA and witness representation.