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Jubilee promotes claims boss
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Duncan Cornwell to the new role of agency claims manager.
Axa names mid-corporate casualty boss
Axa Insurance has appointed Neil Hammond as casualty manager of mid corporate risks.
CEO Maso out, as Axa shakes up UK general insurance arm
Axa UK today announced changes to the organisational structure of its general insurance business in a move that will see it no longer needing a CEO of the general insurance business.
Top six insurers only ones safe from SII M&A wave
The incoming Solvency II regime could lead to increased merger activity among European mid-tier insurers, Allianz's Andreas Berger has claimed.
Fraud Management Briefing news: Insurers warned against broad approach to litigation
Insurers who litigate broadly instead of focusing on specific fraud cases are likely to lose business, Tradex has warned.
Axa makes 24 hour art insurance pledge
Axa’s art insurance arm has committed to a maximum 24 hour turnaround time for quotes on new business.
Bluefin Advisory Services in £62m write down
Bluefin's Advisory Services arm has reported a £62m write down due to the restructure of its private client arm, according to reports.
Post Europe: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
BIS 2010 - News: Solvency II will give competitive advantage to big players
Large diverse European insurers such as Generali, Axa, and Allianz may be the "big winners" under Solvency II, an ABI director has predicted.
Insurers tipped to be smartphone app leaders
The Insurance sector is one of the fastest to jump on the 'App bandwagon' creating bepoke Apps for smartphones such as Iphones and Google Android, it has been claimed.
Central targets growth with new sector focus
Central Insurance Services, the Aberdeen-headquartered broker that opened up shop in Glasgow in March, has outlined the sectors it intends to target to generate growth.
Report reveals European insurance buyers fear price hikes
Almost half of all European insurance buyers are concerned current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
Brightside broking chairman outlines acquisition strategy
Brightside has confirmed it is considering going on the acquisition trail as the group recorded a pre-tax profit of £4m for H1 2010.
Top 100 Insurers 2010: Navigating choppy waters
This year's top 100 rankings show the major players dropping anchor in stormy seas, while smaller groups make waves of their own with significant jumps in GWP. Jonathan Swift examines the statistics.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
In series - Claims management: Making the most of technology
With the internet playing an increasing role in customer’s lives, Sam Barrett reports on the failure by the insurance industry to invest in claims technology systems to harness this.
Audatex system outage blasted by Axa
Axa Insurance has labelled a system outage at claims software firm audatex “unacceptable”, after a glitch left motor insurers with a four-day delay in processing repair assessments.
Post powerlist 2010: The influential crowd
Over the past 12 months the UK insurance industry has faced the global recession head on, taken the change of government in its stride and has shown that it is ready to face oncoming regulation in the form of Solvency II. Below we name the major players…
Zurich moves to keep pace with mid-market
Zurich has embarked on a "defensive strategy" to become the most visible insurer in the mid-market space with the launch of a revamped product suite.
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Xchanging names broking boss
Xchanging has appointed Artur Niemczewski as managing director of Xchanging Broking Services.
BIS 2010: SME insurers will "struggle" under Solvency II
Large diverse European insurers such as Generali, Axa, and Allianz should be the "big winners" under Solvency II, an ABI director has predicted.
Xbridge doubles profit in 2009
Xbridge has recorded an increased profit of £3m for its insurance division for the year ending 31 December 2009.