Articles by Ida Axling
Covid-19: Measures to maintain personal injury claims process launched
The ABI and the Association of Consumer Support Organisations have developed a statement of intent recommending remote video examination and rehabilitation.
Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn
The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.
Covid-19: RSA faces legal action in BI dispute
RSA is latest provider in firing line as nursery sector hits out and, separately, a new action group, Insurance Justice, has been set up to defend BI claims for businesses.
Gary Hoffman resigns from Hastings
Hoffman, currently non-executive chairman, was CEO of the business between 2012 and 2018 and led it through an IPO in 2015.
Hiscox Action Group appoints big-hitting legal firm to represent members in BI row
The group of companies criticising Hiscox for refusing to pay out BI claims as a result of the coronavirus says it is also in "advanced talks" with a litigation funder to underwrite its entire legal costs as dispute hots up.
Covid-19: Litigation against brokers and insurers set to increase amid BI row
The market has been criticised for its response to the coronavirus crisis, particularly with regard to business interruption as providers "look down the barrel' of class action.
Catlin calls on industry to repair reputation following Covid-19 response
Exclusive: Stephen Catlin slams "unfortunate" lack of sympathy to policyholders in messages from the sector and pushes back at claim that the industry steering group on pandemic response is a PR gimmick.
Axa XL searches for new UK CEO as reshuffle sees Paul Greensmith depart
Four senior leaders have left the provider as Axa XL states it is set for global restructure.
Axa XL reveals global restructure
Provider to create a single global insurance underwriting function and form three geographical business units across the Americas, Eurasia and the UK & Lloyd’s market.
Covid-19: Stephen Catlin heads up industry steering group on pandemic response
The group, which has members including Aviva's Maurice Tulloch and RSA's Stephen Hester, is working closely with Pool Re to develop solutions to the crisis.
Car insurance premiums fall in Q1 2020
Research by Confused.com and Willis Towers Watson reveals dip in motor premiums, following a £47 rise over the last year.
Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover
Reports state star chef Raymond Blanc has slammed Hiscox for not paying out after he was forced to close his restaurants and pubs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: App-based broker Lenny closes down after backers exit
Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer.
Covid-19: Insurers clarify stance on Coronavirus cover
Updated: A number of providers have introduced exclusions for Covid-19.
Covéa reveals £22.3m underwriting loss in 2019
Provider also posts increases in GWP and profit after tax as it reports "disappointing" personal motor result impacted by claims inflation and a "lower than anticipated" Ogden rate.
Covid-19: Industry welcomes "firm and pragmatic" FCA message on BI claims
Sector responds to the regulator's Dear CEO letter calling on insurers to pay valid claims quickly.
FCA data reveals complaints numbers soared in H2 2019
Regulator reports 75% increase in PPI complaints ahead of 29 August 2019 deadline.
Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly
Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers.
Covid-19: Broker M&A numbers predicted to drop
But the consolidators say their models have not changed as a result of the coronavirus.
Outgoing Ageas CEO Andy Watson hailed for his broker focus
Sector also welcomes Ant Middle, who is set to take over the reins in June.
Commercial director Euros Jones leaves LV
Move comes after LV completes the transfer of its commercial lines business to Allianz.
Phil Barton and Stuart Reid launch broker
The venture, which is a combination of five existing brokers - MRIB and Independents, La Playa, CGI and Versatile - is led by former Jelf boss Barton, with Chris Jelf as commercial director.
Covid-19: Are brokers accessing the government's furlough scheme?
Mixed response as brokers mobilise to support clients through the coronavirus crisis as some are forced to furlough staff.
Former Towergate CFO Mark Mugge resurfaces at motor broker
Mugge most recently worked at Ardonagh Group after moving across from Gallagher to Towergate in 2015.