Articles by Ida Axling
Swinton reveals £32m loss for 2017
Turnover also dipped at the broker, which is set to be bought by Ardonagh, as number of live policies fell to 1.6m.
Zurich launches fresh cyber policy
Product includes GDPR wording and covers reputational damage.
Coversure takes new group CFO from RSA
Ed Hannan joins in newly created role, which follows Coversure's MBO in May this year.
RSA not scared to "walk away" from business - Stephen Hester
Group CEO says provider is to take action on pricing and portfolio reshaping following £70m UK underwriting loss in Q3 2018.
Hine Insurance Brokers buys W Brian Wilson & Son
Specialist church and charity broker brings £1m of GWP to Hine.
GRP-owned County Group buys Rahon Insurance
The deal is the broker's second since being bought by GRP.
Brit's Mark Cloutier to become Aspen CEO
Move follows Apollo's purchase of Aspen.
Azur unveils HNW home renovation product
Policy provides protection for buildings, works and contents.
InsurTech Futures: Equipsme teams up with Konsileo
Broker to sell Equipsme’s healthcare product.
Dive In 2018: More managers are taking positive action on diversity
New campaign calling for action launched as festival has gathered global momentum.
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RSA in shock profit warning
Insurer’s UK business reports £70m underwriting loss as COR worsens to 110%.
The Blog Spot: Dive in and take action
As this year's Dive In Festival takes place, Ida Axling calls on the industry to change its ways.
Ross hails Swinton's "significant transformation" as he rules out more retail buys
CEO says Swinton deal took a year to complete as Ardonagh confirms that Autonet MD Ian Donaldson has been involved in negotiations.
Ardonagh pledges to keep the Swinton brand
Janice Deakin to be in charge of Ardonagh’s personal lines business following £165m deal as Swinton hailed the "missing piece" in the group's personal lines offering.
FCA warns of clone firm Minsura Insurance
Car insurance fraudsters targeting people in the UK in online scam.
InsurTech Futures: Honcho joins Biba
Start-up is the first reverse auction marketplace to be a member of the broker trade body.
Dual reveals product offering protection from fraudulent house sales
Policy covers fraud, forgery or impersonation by a third party purporting to be the seller, buyer or owner of a property.
Das reports further loss in 2017
Figures reveal slight improvement in COR, while GWP fell.
Gresham launches unoccupied property product
MGA says policy was developed in response to brokers' requirements.
UK Broker Summit 2018: All Brexit options worse than staying in - David Smith
The Sunday Times economics editor says Brexit supporters and remainers will see there’s still a battle to be fought after March 2019.
Bikspoke launches wholesale bicycle scheme on SchemeServe
Offering covers bicycle activity including road, mountain, competition and electric bikes.
Aquiline exploring ERS sale
Private equity firm looking at a number of strategic options for the motor insurer, including a sale.
InsurTech Futures: Amazon coming into insurance “fantastic” - Simply Business CEO
Jason Stockwood tells delegates at Insurance 3.0 that the industry needs competition from outside players in order to up its game.