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Ex-Kwik Fit boss Devine launches new motor broker
New firm aiming to cater for higher than average premium market.
Darwin Clayton in schemes deal with Ageas
New arrangement opens up schemes market for wholesale division.
Kwik Fit switches software provider from SSP to CDL
Ageas-owned broker has been client of SSP for over five years.
FOS reveals record complaints in 2013
PPI accounts for over three-quarters of complaints in second half of year.
LV Broker takes on former Ageas pricing boss
Tim Rourke tasked with growing LV's ABC and Highway books.
Ageas boss Watson to scrutinise retail businesses' cost base
Insurer's CEO describes overall 2013 figures as "pretty strong" as profit edges up.
Ageas UK records 3% profit uptick for 2013
Insurer's combined operating ratio improves to 98.4%.
Government calls flood summit with insurance leaders
Attendees to discuss practical response for those affected by flooding.
Keychoice partners with Ageas for new van offering
Network describes its relationship with insurer as going from "strength to strength".
Special Video Edition - Products - Ageas: Mark Cliff
Ageas Retail & Distribution CEO Mark Cliff talks about what to expect from the company in 2014.
Special Video Edition - Products - Ageas: François-Xavier Boisseau
Ageas's CEO, Insurance, François-Xavier Boisseau relives the company's highlights from 2013.
Ex-Groupama chief returns to Axa as personal intermediary MD
Matras was previously at the insurer for eight years.
Ageas UK head Watson named ABI motor committee chairman
Watson will assume the role in the New Year.
Ageas UK CEO calls for underwriting discipline
Insurer chief praises quarter three results.
Ageas UK records 5.6% profit rise
Insurer posts improved net income and overall COR figures for the first nine months of 2013.
Takeover rumours
The rumours that pretty much everyone is looking to buy RSA made for an exciting day on the Insurance Age editorial desks this week.
High Court grants Groupama business transfer to Ageas
The High Court has granted the transfer of business from Groupama Insurance to Ageas Insurance.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
Marc DonFrancesco, commercial director at Absolute Partnership, joins Insurance Age’s Caitlin Morrison for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
Rural hires underwriter from NIG
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its South West and South Wales regional development underwriter.
Insurers call for sensible pricing after results
Most providers see a COR improvement and relatively static GWP figures
Ageas UK CEO Watson commits to motor schemes market
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has admitted that the insurer is watching motor "very closely" as prices and profitability continue to fall.
Ageas UK enjoys 17.3% net profit rise
Ageas UK reported a net profit increase of 17.3% to £49.1m for the first half of 2013, up on the £41.9m posted for the same period of 2012.
Kwik Fit's Lynch stands down as managing director
June Lynch has stood down as managing director of Kwik Fit Financial Services.
Ageas appoints Aviva's Middle as partnerships chief
Ageas has named Ant Middle as partnerships director within its retail and distribution division.