Articles by Ida Axling
Axa names Amanda Blanc's replacement
Claudio Gienal to take up the role as CEO UK and Ireland at the provider.
Travelers launches standalone cyber policy
Product is available for all businesses in the UK and Ireland and provides liability and first-party cover for losses from cyber-attacks.
Acturis sees growth in personal lines
Co-CEO Theo Duchen comments on the software house's financial results for 2017 and potential acquisitions.
The Blog Spot: The FCA needs to step up its game
After Insurance Age saved the day and had a Facebook page operated by fraudsters shut down, Ida Axling questions why the regulator failed.
FCA fails to stop clone broker on Facebook
Insurance Age gets page operated by fraudsters removed from the social media site.
News analysis: Who’s top of the Allianz “hit list”?
Reports of an impending large insurer acquisition grip the UK broker market
Insurance Linx strikes largest deal with 10th purchase
SP Roberts is based in Dunstable and boss Steve Roberts is to retire from the business.
Fifty firms sign new inclusion pledge
Biba, Lloyd's and Zurich among businesses signing pledge addressing potential discrimination.
Aviva promises brokers better prices as it adds van, home and motor to Fast Trade
Insurer targeting double-digit millions of pounds through platform’s new offering.
Dual pricing biggest issue for consumers, says the CII
Organisation launches new Public Trust Index.
Peter Cullum-owned Trimulgherry buys commercial broker
New purchase specialises in products for doctors, dentists and professionals.
Brokers pessimistic about business
Overall business volumes have remained flat, according to the quarterly CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey.
ICO fines broker Our Vault £70,000
Watchdog says broker made over 55,000 nuisance phone calls in 2016.
Acturis revenue hits £62.2m in 2017
Profit remained stable as expenses increased from £32.4m to £39.1m.
Policyfast to focus on innovation following Coversure MBO
Wholesale arm of the broking group is currently in discussions to get products added to software houses.
Markerstudy Retail drops Premium Credit for Close Brothers in five year deal
Close Brothers to provide premium finance services to the broker.
Insurance Cares: FCA challenges industry to help vulnerable customers access insurance
Regulator to work with the sector to make it easier for people with pre-existing medical conditions to access specialist travel insurance providers.
FCA's travel costs remain the same after the Brexit referendum
Figures show Brexit process has not led to a spike in FCA travel costs - regulator has previously complained of being shut out of talks.
MP Craig Tracey on IPT, Brexit and Donald Trump
Ex-broker turned MP commits to monitoring IPT spending and making sure the money goes towards flood defences.
Industry praises outgoing Gallagher CEO Chilton for "steadying the ship"
Experts say Chilton will leave the business in a good place and welcome incoming CEO Simon Matson.
Brunel Professions accredited as Lloyd’s broker
Group CEO Russell Lane says all parts of the group and its network of wholesale brokers now have full access to Lloyd's and bespoke solutions.
Clone broker targets people via Facebook
Clive Jones, general manager at Car Insurance 4 u, says broker has had calls and emails from a number of potential clients who have been approached by the fraudsters.
Dual Asset Underwriting unveils aircraft product
Product covers a range of legal ownership risks including fraud and forgery.
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