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Axa insists it is committed to UK GI despite proposed life sell off
Axa has insisted it remains committed to its UK general insurance and health operations.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Rule book gets cautious welcome
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Regional review - Manchester: The Mancunian way
Manchester is a diverse city, full of character and currently undergoing something of a rebirth. Daniel Dunkley visits the city and finds a thriving insurance market.
Spotlight on talent: The price of professionalism
Is the insurance industry talking the talk but not walking the walk when it comes to training staff? Veronica Cowan asks why investment in professionalism is still frequently questioned on cost.
Editor's comment: The man in the Middle
How deeply Axa feels the departure of Ant Middle will be monitored intently over the coming months.
Middle to refocus Aviva's broker relationships
Aviva has recruited Axa's commercial managing director to the new role of strategic partnerships director, straddling both the life and general insurance sectors.
Axa CEO Maso vows to take his time with Middle replacement
Axa CEO Philippe Maso has said the insurance group will not be rushed into replacing Ant Middle, the managing director of commercial lines for its UK general insurance business.
Axa commercial broking boss Middle departs for rival Aviva
Aviva has raided rival Axa Insurance to recruit its commercial broking boss Ant Middle as its new stategic partnerships director.
British Gas hires Hutton
British Gas Insurance has named the chief executive designate it hopes will help the company fulfil its ambition of becoming a top-10 UK player by the end of 2011.
Axa extends deal deadline
Axa Asia Pacific Holdings and National Australia Bank have today agreed to extend until 15 July an agreement relating to the conclusion of a proposed transaction between the parties.
Allianz commercial boss attacks MGAs on trust
Allianz commercial general manager Chris Hanks has slammed managing general agents for failing to "inspire trust and confidence among customers".
Ex-Brokerbility chiefback with new team
Former Brokerbility chief executive Stuart Randall has teamed up with senior staff from Evergreen and Axa for his return to the insurance market, Post has learnt.
Interview - Ben Wright: Property boom
Despite the recession, Keelan Westall's head Ben Wright tells Mairi MacDonald the business has ambitious expansion plans.
Brightside talks to LV, Axa, Groupama and Fortis about panel move
Brightside is aiming to set up an insurer panel for Ecar and Ebike after confirming plans to acquire them.
Fraud - MOJ reforms: Against the clock
With the MoJ's 15-day timeframe for insurers to make liability decisions on third-party injury claims from road accidents now in force, Veronica Cowan examines whether the increased time pressures risk rendering the reforms little more than a cheat's…
Broker support: Personal services
Networks, managing general agents and other partnerships continue to find plentiful support from brokers and insurers alike. Ana Paula Nacif looks at why.
Goldman nears deal for AXA's $1bn Taikang stake
An investing arm of Goldman Sachs is in the final stages of an agreement to buy AXA's $1.05bn stake in Chinese Taikang Life, according to newswire Reuters.
External comparisons can create unexpected outcomes
External benchmarking can deliver unexpected and additional results, it emerged during a question and answer session. Jeff Rieder, president of the Ward Group, said experience has shown that, when looking at the top quartile of performers, those…
Beware of benchmarking pitfalls warns Axa chief
Axa Canada has been benchmarking for years — the only problem was that none of its three measures were giving the insurer what it needed to improve both processes and costs.
Interview - Alex Alway: A real sense of community
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway speaks to Stephanie Denton about market speculation, Quinn, consolidation and why he still has a lot to learn about insurance.
Axa appoints new procurement boss
Régine Lucas has been appointed executive vice-president, procurement for the Axa Group.
Axa UK motor book grows 31%
Axa has reported that property & casualty revenues were stable at $9.24bn (£7.83bn) compared to the first quarter of 2009 ($9.1bn).
Claims Club News: Beware the apps backlash warns Williams
Any insurer considering introducing a claims app should be ready for a backlash warned David Williams, Axa's managing director of claims.
Insurance launched for misfuelling drivers
Complectus has developed a new ‘Misfuelling Insurance’ product with Axa Assistance to get drivers back on the road in the event they misfuel their vehicle.