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Time to focus on liability
Most employers don't spend too much time thinking about employers' liability, public liability and product liability unless they actually have a claim. So perhaps it is just as well that the national media is continually drawing attention to tragic…
Spotlight: Motor Data: Increasing data use in the van sector
Van insurance is often purchased by sole traders in the same way as household insurance but data in this sector lags behind the rest of the personal lines sector. What can the sector do to catch up?
Webinar: Axa, Aviva and RSA to discuss impact of ADAS on insurers
There continues to be much chatter and speculation about the shape of vehicle automation and its impact on the UK motor insurance market.
Axa and CDL launch Flood Re solution
Axa and technology firm CDL have launched the first Flood Re integrated solution available via a broker software house.
Axa completes consultation over move of 150 jobs
A consultation between a union and Axa over the relocation of 150 jobs from Kent to Birmingham has been completed.
Robin Reames: An obituary - updated
Robin Reames, the former Swiftcover and Axa claims director, has passed away surrounded by his family at King’s Hospital, London.
Trov partnership is a model for how to handle disruptors, says Blanc
Insurers should embrace 'disruptive' insurtech start-ups like Trov, said Amanda Blanc, Axa UK CEO.
Storm Angus brings flooding, damage and destruction to the UK
Large parts of the UK have been warned of further flooding and bouts of strong winds as a result of Storm Angus, the first named storm to hit the UK this year.
Axa launches new on-demand insurance app in partnership with Trov
The UK’s first on-demand insurance cover has been launched today through the free mobile app Trov, with the insurance being underwritten by Axa Insurance.
Amanda Blanc appointed as new chair of the ABI's General Insurance Council
Amanda Blanc has been appointed as the new chair of the Association of British Insurers’ General Insurance Council.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurers are adapting to emerging risks
Insurers have been quick to adapt to emerging risks, a conference heard.
Insurers welcome government's whiplash consultation after MoJ u-turn
Insurers have welcomed the government’s whiplash reform consultation, which launched today after apparently being 'shelved' in October.
Axa consults with union over 150 direct motor jobs
Axa is consulting with union bosses over its plan to move 150 jobs from Kent to Birmingham.
Marsh's Bluefin acquisition raises concerns over customer choice
Marsh’s acquisition of Bluefin from Axa has seen a mixed reaction from rival broker networks.
Marsh to acquire Bluefin from Axa for £295m
Global broker Marsh is continuing its UK SME push after reaching agreement with Axa over the acquisition of national broker Bluefin.
Insurers that fail to adopt business management platforms risk being 'left in the dark ages'
Insurers that opt for Excel spreadsheet over more advanced methods of business planning are at risk of being ‘left in the dark ages’, industry professionals have said.
Travel fraud: travelling in a new direction
Traditionally, most fraud associated with holidaymakers has resulted from opportunists who exaggerate, distort or invent relatively low-value claims on their travel insurance policies.
Bluefin continues acquisition spree with Northern Alliance
Bluefin has continued its string of acquisitions this year with the capture of West Yorkshire-based Northern Alliance Brokers.
Axa sees steady growth continue in Q3 2016
Axa saw group total revenue grow by 1.3% in the UK and Ireland for the third quarter of 2016, up to £3.24bn from £3.2bn from the same period last year.
Editor's Comment: Shout out to the start-ups
Several times in my life I've stopped and taken stock and upon realising things weren't quite as they should be, I've chosen a new path.
The question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims
Tesla’s recent hack has moved the liability spotlight onto software providers
State of the Broker Nation Extra: Insurers
In this extra part of the State of the Broker Nation, we find out what brokers really think about their insurers. Michèle Bacchus asked them plainly – and she has received some frank answers
Axa completes Sun Life sale to Phoenix Life
Axa has completed the sale of its UK life and savings businesses.
Incoming Axa CEO McCafferty welcomed by brokers
Brokers have reacted positively to Brendan McCafferty’s appointment to Axa CEO for intermediated and direct.