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Axa launches 14 guides to boost claims transparency
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched its claims transparency initiative, called Making Claims Clear.
One in 10 know a fraudulent whiplash claimant, Axa finds
One in 10 respondents to an Axa report admitted to either making, or knowing someone who has made, a fraudulent whiplash claim.
Axa completes management structure for merged claims division
Axa has unveiled the management structure for its claims operation following the merger of the direct and intermediated units, creating four distinct service channels.
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
Axa Assistance extends motor partnership with Royal British Legion
Axa Assistance UK has extended its partnership with The Royal British Legion to provide motor breakdown insurance to its members and supporters.
Axa unveils big data tool for brokers targeting commercial business
Brokers are expected to be able to provide a more bespoke offering to clients following the launch of a big data tool by Axa that pools company information from public sources.
Hood Group looks to Axa for new sales boss
Hood Group has swooped for an Axa account manager to lead its sales operations in a newly created group-wide role.
Insurers warned to be choosy over increased private prosecution appetite
Private prosecutions ‘have a place’ in the industry’s ‘armoury’ against fraud
Video: Axa commercial intermediary MD Jon Walker
Three months into his role as Axa’s managing director for commercial intermediary, Jon Walker speaks with Francesca Nyman about the challenges of SME business, what brokers want, and his personal goals.
Insurance industry distances itself from disgraced former Swinton execs
Axa has denied that former Swinton director Nick Bowyer has ever been an employee of its appointed representative Drivology after he was censured by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Interview: Jon Walker: In at the deep end
Axa managing director for commercial intermediary Jon Walker reveals that a change programme and an e-trading review have ensured his first few months in the job have been ‘incredibly busy’
Axa retains top spot in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has once again been ranked highest in a bi-annual satisfaction survey of Brokerbility members.
Axa Assistance agrees breakdown deal with Autonet
Axa Assistance has partnered with Autonet Insurance to provide breakdown services to Autonet's van, car and motorbike insurance customers.
Axa wins on £4m Ted Baker theft claim
Axa has secured victory in a long running legal battle over a seven-figure employee theft claims from UK clothing firm Ted Baker.
Axa ranked worst in global brand survey
Axa has been condemned as the worst of 90 global consumer brands including Ryanair in a study focused on simplicity.
Swiftcover offering up to 12.5% discount for in-car camera users
Axa-owned insurance brand Swiftcover is to offer customers a discount of up to 12.5% on their motor insurance if they use an in-car camera on their vehicle’s dashboard.
Insurers defend service levels in wake of broker criticism
Insurers have been quick to defend their service levels and approach to relationship-building after brokers surveyed by Post considered firms were left wanting in these areas.
Axa motor claims boss heads to Coverbox after just four months
Axa direct and partnership’s head of motor claims has been recruited by telematics insurer Drivestyle Insurer to serve as its new operations director.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 30 October
It’s not unusual for Penny to find herself reflecting on her youthful moments with embarrassment, but she’s always been a true-blue, dyed-in-the-wool insurance type – and she knows what to watch out for.
Cornwall man gets suspended sentence in Axa fraud case
A Cornwall man was found guilty of fraudulently attempting to claim £100,000 damages from Axa for an alleged workplace injury.
Ecclesiastical recruits Axa commercial property boss to helm UK underwriting
Ecclesiastical has named Axa’s head of commercial property as its new UK general insurance underwriting director.
Brokers criticise Aviva and RSA for lack of consistency
Insurance brokers are looking for a consistent strategy and team at the top from their insurer partners and anything else might make them think twice about where they place their clients' business.
Tesco Bank partners with Axa Assistance on home cover
Tesco Bank has completed a deal with Axa Assistance that will see the insurer serve as home emergency cover provider.
Axa launches new online PI facility for SMEs
Axa extends its growth into professional indemnity market with new online product launch