Axa
Blanc hails “strong result” in “difficult environment”
Axa chief says she is “proud” of the performance and expects to see improvement in “under pressure” personal lines intermediary sector.
Axa UK reports 7% revenue rise
However COR deteriorated slightly to 98.2% as Blanc reports pressure in personal lines broker market.
Fraudster sentenced for dishonest home insurance application
Father sentenced to 100 hours of community service after lying about son's criminal convictions.
More driverless car accident data needed, says DLG
Both the insurer and manufacturer must play a role in determining who was at fault when an accident happens.
Brightside teams up with Covéa in capacity deal
Deal covers broker's motor book and "fills the gap left by Markerstudy".
Jonathan Evans wins achievement award at the BIA
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans was last night crowned the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Axa UK's biggest opportunity is in broker business, says Amanda Blanc
UK & Ireland CEO plans to expand SME offering and move more into mid-market business to grow revenues.
Axa targets cost savings of €2.1bn by 2020
Insurer aiming for 3%-5% growth in property and casualty revenues between 2015 and 2020.
Amanda Blanc repeats call for brokers transparency
CEO Axa UK & Ireland responds to comments from the ABI.
“Business as usual for brokers” as Amanda Blanc looks to new role
Amanda Blanc says brokers will not see a change from Axa as she prepares for new UK & Ireland CEO role.
Amanda Blanc becomes chief executive of Axa UK & Ireland
Paul Evans moves to Axa Group Management Committee with responsibility for the group’s life, savings and health business.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
This week brokers clicked on the court cases, deals and guides on the Insurance Act.
Axa scores highest in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Network members rate insurer partners on dealing with claims, underwriting, accounts and overall satisfaction.
Axa reveals broker tool to tackle underinsurance in mid-market
Free online service aims to help brokers accurately calculate the business interruption risk for individual commercial clients.
Axa to pull out of UK life and savings
Insurer stresses UK property and casualty not affected by disposal plans.
In Person: Axa's Chris Voller - Claims on the future
Axa's claims director Chris Voller on bringing claims into the digital age, new measures to tackle fraud and the implementation of Flood Re.
Axa creates London real estate division
Bespoke unit to be led by Ryan Birbeck.
Axa calls for end to 'mudslinging' in Flood Re debate
David Williams urges the industry to grab a "huge opportunity".
Biba demands Flood Re is made widely available via brokers
Trade body urges insurers and software houses to act fast.
Flood Re publishes list of insurers
Aviva, Hiscox, Legal & General, LV and More Than among firms which will offer policies backed by the scheme.
Axa expands risk appetite for e-traded products
Insurer amends minimum premiums and adds additional optional covers.
Henri de Castries to retire from Axa
Thomas Buberl to take over CEO role.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day two - Queen Mother Champion Chase
All eyes are on the Queen Mother Champion Chase today and Dodging Bullets (with its insurer-related owners) could be in the frame.
Axa “unique” in its growth
UK CEO Paul Evans points to seven point COR improvement in five years and says he is “annoyed” by others blaming losses on December flooding.