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C-Suite - Insurer: The cost of regulation
Is the FCA just profligate or is there more behind the need for the regulator to increase fees?
Blog: Rating the likelihood of a RSA takeover from Allianz to Zurich
Fifteen years ago I remember going on a press trip to Munich which took in a number of meetings with Allianz's top brass.
Roundtable: Reputation: Time to start building bridges
The insurance industry’s reputation is at a low, with recent reports highlighting a lack of consumer trust. How can insurers work towards improving the public’s perception of them?
Axa completes SME broker offering revamp with leadership team hires
Axa has appointed seven people to lead its online SME trading hub for brokers.
Axa in talks to buy Genworth's lifestyle protection arm
Axa has entered into exclusive negotiations with Genworth Financial for the potential acquisition of its lifestyle protection insurance division for €475m (£332m).
Axa blocks Southampton fraud gang
A series of organised, contrived motor collisions valued at more than £140,000 has been blocked by a combined underwriting and claims anti-fraud operation conducted by Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary.
Ex-Axa boss Maso joins Covéa as advisor to CEO Derez
Former Axa UK CEO Philippe Maso has joined Covéa as advisor to group chairman and CEO Thierry Derez.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
Interview: Kenny Hogg, Neil Thornton and Mike Owen: the bedrock of bluefin
After a tumultuous three months at Bluefin, three men have been calmly navigating the choppy waters and keeping the ship on course. Post spoke to Kenny Hogg, Neil Thornton and Mike Owen about the future of the broker.
Aviva tipped to replace Axa Assistance as Homeserve underwriting partner
Homeserve is set to appoint Aviva as its underwriting partner in a move that will bring the home emergency services company's eight year relationship with Axa Assistance to an end, Post understands.
Axa issues travel policy guidance on Greece and Tunisia
Insurer Axa has agreed to double the cash limit on all travel products at point of claim for customers travelling to Greece or any Greek islands until 30th September 2015.
FCA opens the door for product reviews in value data debate
The Financial Conduct Authority has not ruled out using consumer reviews to demonstrate the value of an insurance product, despite hinging an industry-wide value debate on utilising claims ratios as a metric.
Ruling clarifies stance on payouts for not 'appreciably worse off' NIHL claimants
A legal ruling where a claimant who had suffered noise induced hearing loss caused by her employment but was not compensated because the extent of the damage did not constitute a disability could have significant ramifications for the wider insurance…
Ex-Swiftcover boss Hardy launches direct Chinese insurer Xuan Zin Bao with Sinosafe
The co-founder of the UK’s first online insurer is looking to replicate the success of Swiftcover in China as part of a pan-Asian roll out that started in the last fortnight.
Insurers sticking by Autoglass in wake of consumer criticism
Insurers that maintain commercial partnerships with Autoglass have vowed to work alongside the embattled windscreen repairer to address criticism of the firm’s service levels following its decision to scrap its branch network.
Market Moves - 18 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the insurance industry in this week's Market Move's column.
Analysis: Asia's high growth markets
Insurers see high growth potential in several large countries across Asia but caution is needed. Nicky Burridge explains.
Travel insurance fraudster jailed
A council benefits officer who lied to insurers 28 times to gain £88,000 has been jailed for two years.
Axa scores highest in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Brokerbility has completed its latest satisfaction survey of the key insurer partners servicing its broking members.
Axa expands start-up fund to Asia and targets 100 million customers
Axa is expanding its investments in China, Hong Kong and Singapore as it targets 100 million customers by 2030.
Axa and Lockon join forces to win Regis property deal
Axa is to provide insurance for property group Regis’ ground rent portfolio following a deal with Lockton.
Disaster Response Forum 2015 – speaker: Martin Ashfield
Martin Ashfield is property and lifestyle claims director at Axa.
Axa's Indian investment increases given final approval
India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board and the Competition Commission have approved Axa's move to increase its stakes in two Indian insurers.