Axa
Axa places 59 jobs at risk in claims restructure
Axa is consulting over 59 redundancies across three of its regional offices, as it looks to modernise its claims function.
This month: Cavities and complaints
As whiplash legislation speeds through parliament, claims management companies have increasingly been looking into other avenues to keep the coffers full and cavity wall insulation claims have spiked. CMCs may be the industry’s own bugbear, but this…
Penny Black's social world: November 2018
More mudders, netball’s Neville and an eye mask event
Analysis: Are cavity wall insulation claims the new PPI?
Insurers are seeing a spike in people claiming improper installation of cavity wall insulation. Is this the new money spinner for CMCs?
Axa signs £30m capacity deal with SME MGA
Axa has agreed a £30m three-year capacity deal with SME managing general agent Origin UW.
Slice cyber product shows ‘leverage’ gained through insurtech partnerships
The quick turnaround of Slice’s on-demand cyber insurance policy demonstrates the “leverage” partnerships with insurtechs can provide, according an Axa XL collaborator.
Breitburd appointed Axa UK and Ireland CFO
Axa has appointed Amelie Breitburd as its chief financial officer for the UK and Ireland.
Asta names former XL CEO to board
Asta has appointed Paul Jardine, former UK CEO of XL Catlin, as independent non-executive chairman.
Roundtable: How to offer a niche insurance user experience
Can a niche insurance user experience be scaled to drive revenue growth? Post, in association with EXL, gathered together a number of insurance industry experts to explain how
This Week in Post: Telematics and other technologies
A new telematics provider is about to enter the motor insurance market, targeting the lower-premium segment, beyond just young drivers.
Axa XL moves European operations to Ireland ahead of Brexit
Axa XL has received authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland to move its European operations from the UK to Ireland ahead of 29 March 2019, when the UK is due to leave the European Union.
Axa's David Williams on why insurers need to drive autonomous car initiatives
Motor insurers must play an active part in the schemes that develop and test autonomous vehicles, despite the many issues that need to be ironed out, writes David Williams, technical director at Axa.
Analysis: Subsidence surge
Insurers and loss adjusters are using digital technologies to handle this autumn’s surge in subsidence claims but they are not forgetting the human touch is the best way to get to the root of the problem
Insurance Fraud Awards 2018 - full list of winners
Keoghs partner James Heath, pictured, was handed the achievement prize at the Fraud Awards last night in what proved to be a fruitful night for the law firm.
Insurtech research 2018
From the app that arranges insurance for a day to the online service that pays claims in less than one minute, digital technology has transformed the face of the insurance sector. Post takes a closer look at the insurtech movement and its partnership…
Travel insurance: Making sure winter sports cover doesn't go downhill
Despite the large amounts of money associated with booking and kitting out for winter sports holidays, there will still be skiers and snowboarders heading overseas this winter with inappropriate cover. What are insurers doing to prevent policyholders…
Top 100 UK insurers 2018
In 2017, the combined underwriting results of the largest 100 UK non-life insurers improved but remained in the red. How well did insurers perform under pressure from strong competition and unfavourable claims trends?
Analysis: The real risks of business travel
Business travel insurance might cover the same risks as leisure policies but, because it underwrites and compensates differently, it places a much stronger emphasis on risk management
Axa XL announces replacement for Paul Jardine
Paul Greensmith has been appointed CEO of the newly-formed company Axa XL, replacing Paul Jardine.
Amanda Blanc makes first appearance as ABI chair
Amanda Blanc made her first appearance as the Association of British Insurers’ chair, as the insurer body debuted new research.
Insurance firm director jailed for 31 false claims and Manchester Arena terror attack fraud
The director of an insurance firm has been jailed for two years after she claimed her daughter had been injured in the 22 May Manchester Arena terror attack.
This Week in Post: Surprises and savings
Getting a nasty surprise when the bill arrives is a feeling many of us have experienced. Some insured losses are no different.
Axa sees huge spike in cavity wall installation claims - updated
Cavity wall insulation claims exploded last year, with Axa Insurance alone reporting a dramatic increase in the space of seven months.