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Axa’s whiplash proposals attacked for being ‘expensive and unnecessary’
French methods of using X-rays and MRI scans slammed by claimant bodies.
Post Audio Supplement - 11 July 2013
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Q&A: Andy Watson: Happy days
Andy Watson reflects on his short time in charge of Ageas UK and discusses market issues, including the referral fees ban, regulation, telematics and recent job cuts in the sector.
Ageas goes live with Quindell system
Ageas has implemented and gone live with Quindell’s rating and underwriting engine Napier.
Insurers back “first step” Flood Re announcement
The UK’s largest general insurers have expressed delight at the announcement of a deal on flooding cover for UK homes.
Insurers urged to develop telematics as young driver green paper delayed
Insurers frustrated as Department for Transport announces hold-up.
Insurers must prepare for telematics boom
Insurers should not lose sight of the opportunities presented by telematics in light of recent changes in consumer attitude, a panel of experts said today.
Claims Awards 2013
The Post Claims Club celebrated its 10th year in style last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel with the Third Annual Claims Awards.
Investing in the profession: Ageas benefits from insight tool
Ageas’ new capability insight tool has been billed as providing a one-stop view for assessing the capability of business functions.
Post Blog: Andrew Torrance hits Hollywood
It was going to happen one day. I just didn't expect it to be like this - sudden, without fanfare and to another country.
RSA and Ageas sign bilateral agreement
RSA and Ageas Insurance have signed a bilateral agreement in a move aimed at tackling motor insurance claims costs.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
BBC Watchdog criticises insurers for ‘aggressive tactics’
Insurers have come under fire from BBC Watchdog for not paying claims.
View from the Top: ABS: A Brilliant Solution
With the recent personal injury legal changes coming into force, there’s been much media commentary and debate about the value and purpose of alternative business structure models.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Ageas
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Ageas’ strategy and performance in 2012.
Market Moves: Ageas plans stronger over-50s push; Biba welcomes new compliance officer
Insurers and brokers took pride of place in the recruitment space this week, with Ageas among the firms making waves, hiring a new marketing boss to head up its over-50s brands. Headlining broker recruitment news is the imminent move from Marsh to the…
Alternative Business Structures: Is this the future?
Into the wild
Ex-Zurich boss Hanson joins Ageas as marketing director
Ageas has appointed Mark Hanson as marketing director for its two over 50s insurance brands, Rias and Castle Cover.
Ageas to become sole provider for over-50s intermediary brands
Ageas-owned over-50s specialist intermediaries Rias and Castle Cover are moving from using a panel of insurers for home and motor products to a solus arrangement with sister business Ageas Insurance.
Strong market competition dents Ageas total income
Ageas UK has reported a 38% increase in net profit to £19.4m in the first quarter of 2013 (Q1 2012: £14.1m) while the combined operating ratio improved to 99.9% (Q1 2012: 102.3%).
Ageas heralds the start of Groupama brand transition process
The Groupama brand transition to Ageas Insurance is underway.
Broking Supplement: Networks - Joined-up thinking
Networks may give a bigger voice to small and medium-sized brokers - but after 20 years is the model still valued by insurers?
Ex-Groupama claims director Wills joins Nationwide accident repair firm
Former claims director at Groupama Insurances, Darren Wills, has been appointed operations director of Nationwide Network Services’ accident management division.
Ageas joins Hood Group home insurance panel
The Hood Group has added Ageas to its home insurance panel in a deal that will safeguard the insurer’s engagement for the next five years.