Axa
Axa chief Evans confirms broking division is profitable
UK and Ireland CEO says foundations in place with insurer on track to reach 96% COR for 2015.
Axa UK COR improves to 98.1% in 2013
Axa UK and Ireland general insurance business produced a sub 100% combined operating ratio (COR) in 2013 as revenues fell 1% to £3.7bn (2012: £3.8bn).
Axa and Saffron in £4m growth deal
Partnership covers both personal and commercial lines business.
Axa's Williams hopes meeting provides "greater insight" into flood claims
Government hosts meeting with insurance leaders to discuss how the industry is helping people affected by the floods.
Government calls flood summit with insurance leaders
Attendees to discuss practical response for those affected by flooding.
Axa to introduce commission flex for brokers across Simple range
Provider starts process on Acturis with other software houses set to come on stream in 2014.
Axa Assistance appoints new UK COO
Provider makes double promotion in UK and Ireland senior management team.
What the Papers Say – February 2014
Emmanuel Kenning, editor of Insurance Age, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
Bluefin head of corporate Fryer leaves
Howard Fryer had been at the broker for approaching six years.
CII winners of inaugural Public Interest Awards announced
Insurance Age’s Professionalism campaign wins best campaign in the public interest for the trade press category.
Amanda Blanc takes on the profile-in-focus challenge
Does she love insurance or shoes more?
Axa teams up with LexisNexis for data enrichment programme
New use of data will enable Axa to "deliver more competitive quotes".
Axa to open in Cardiff
Move will expand network structure to 12 branches.
Profile: Opening up Axa
On the third anniversary of Amanda Blanc’s appointment as chief executive of Axa commercial lines Emmanuel Kenning finds out what the insurer is pushing for next and why investing in broker relationships is important
Ex-Groupama chief returns to Axa as personal intermediary MD
Matras was previously at the insurer for eight years.
Axa completes brace of senior broking appointments
Insurer looks to boost "breadth and depth" of its broker market engagement.
Broker Network adds to BDM, compliance and marketing teams
New staff members will support transformational plans announced last year.
Templeton relaunches as GI business with new management
Former ATE specialist changing focus due to Jackson reforms.
Biba appoints Dimmock and Maguire as area managers
Two new appointees tasked with growing membership and increasing engagement.
Axa restructures Manchester branch and adds four new recruits
Appointing internal candidates ensures continuity for brokers, says branch manager.
Place your bets for the next CEO at RSA
In undoubtedly the least scientific survey undertaken by Insurance Age this year, I’ve been asking punters at the Nags Head who should be the next CEO at RSA.
Axa adds cyber cover to management liability product
Expanded product available to brokers now.
Axa COO Carruthers joins Acturis board
Carruthers confirmed in October that he would leave the insurer at the end of 2013.
Covéa goes to Aviva to fill new national broker development role
Provider pushing for profitable growth in commercial lines.