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Chair John O'Roarke hails 'exciting opportunities' as Horwich Farrelly unveils record turnover
The chairman of specialist insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly has declared its growth in turnover and instructions as a sign of its growing “credibility” in its chosen markets.
Insurance United Against Dementia calls on industry to help raise £10m for research institute
Campaign aims to unite the sector against the biggest cause of death in UK
Insurers extend travel cover amid Trump travel ban
Travel insurers will allow policyholders to claim if they are denied entry to the US.
Intesa weighs bid for Generali
Italy's largest bank Intesa Sanpaulo is investigating a potential bid for Italy's largest insurer Generali.
Inflexion Private Equity buys out telematics specialist My Policy
Inflexion Private Equity has bought out telematics specialist My Policy and brought in Mark Wood, who previously held a CEO position at Axa, as chairman.
Motor fraud: Reaching critical mass
Although the adoption of My Licence has been slow to date, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has predicted an increase in uptake to 50% this year. Will 2017 see the service reach critical mass?
Leonardi appointed head of Generali Asia
Former senior Axa employee Roberto Leonardi has been appointed regional officer for Generali Asia’s insurance operations.
Allianz and Standard Chartered enter Asia GI partnership
Following a competitive tender Allianz and Standard Chartered have agreed a 15 year five country general insurance bancassurance partnership in Asia.
Bharti Axa GI promotes Srinivasan to CEO
Bharti Axa General Insurance has promoted chief commercial and principal officer Sanjeev Srinivasan to CEO and managing director.
This Week in Post: Census, success and snow
The snowflakes trickling gently down from the skies across the nation remind me of the vast number of people who trickle through the doors of the insurance sector - people, our Census closes today!
2017 outlook: Asia's exciting insurance potential
The coming year looks set to be an exciting but challenging one for general insurers in Asia as strong growth continues in many markets across the region writes Nicky Burridge.
Towergate MGA signs £45m capacity deal with Axa
Towergate has shifted the majority capacity provider for its farm managing general agent from RSA to Axa.
2017 Preview: What lies ahead for insurance?
After sharing their views on 2016 last month, insurers and brokers make their predictions for the coming year. What do they think the highlights and lowlights will be over the next 12 months?
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Career Development: Axa launches global parental leave and support policy for staff
Axa has launched its first global policy covering inclusive parental leave and support.
Axa reveals £69m loss following Bluefin sale
Axa has revealed a £69m loss following the completion of the sale of its national broker Bluefin to Marsh.
Spotlight: Motor data: Taking today's customers into the fast lane
Having grown up in the internet age, Millennials have very different expectations to previous generations. Young people are getting into the driver’s seat and motor insurers need to understand how to build a relationship with them
Flood claims: Under the weather
One year after Storms Desmond and Eva, schemes are now available to make cover affordable for households and small businesses in areas at risk of flooding. As barriers to resilient repairs persist, the focus is shifting to a more precise mapping of the…
Axa's Duverne on the insurance industry waking up to women decision-makers
2016 may go down as the year the insurance sector woke up to the growing importance of women in the global economy and recognised that it needs to address their requirements for a whole range of products and services. Whether as entrepreneurs or heads of…
Axa to increase staff maternity and paternity benefits in Asia
Global insurer Axa will harmonise its global maternity and paternity policies from the beginning of next year.
Axa tops Brokerbility survey for seventh year running
Axa has topped Brokerbility’s bi-annual survey of insurer partner performance for the seventh year running.
Axa to urge 8000 staff to report cold calls
Axa said it will encourage its more than 8000 staff to report any cold calls they receive to a government whistleblower service, becoming the first insurer to take concrete action in Post’s #ColdCallCrackdown.
Roundtable: How to connect with the Millennial market
Penetration into the under-30s market remains low despite new app-based products and innovative solutions. Post, in association with GMC software, hosted a roundtable to find out what more the industry can do to address this
Review of the year 2016
2016 started with several UK regions under water, and then saw the launch of Flood Re. It underwent the largest overhaul of insurance law in a century and it finishes on a long awaited reform. Insurers, brokers and industry representatives are sharing…