Axa
Axa recruits five to Newcastle branch in full underwriting launch
Axa has recruited five new underwriting staff for its Newcastle office as it seeks to move the branch to a full underwriting operation.
Axa overhauls PL intermediary for development underwriter model
Axa is to embark on a radical restructure of its personal lines intermediary division, providing brokers with more access to underwriters in their own offices.
Axa's Karen Hogg resigns three months into strategic partnerships role
Axa’s director of strategic partnerships Karen Hogg has resigned just three months after stepping into the role.
Disability charity says home insurance websites discriminate against disabled
Badly designed websites could be leaving major UK home insurers exposed to potential discrimination lawsuits by excluding more than 11 million disabled consumers from purchasing cover online.
Industry promises claims handling improvement after review finds issues
Regulator’s investigation highlights concerns over customer experience.
Claims Club News - 9 April 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 9 April.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 17 April 2014
At Post’s Claims Club, Axa’s head of liability claims John Dacey said that anecdotally, insurers are witnessing a rise in claimants representing themselves.
BIA Countdown: Q&A with 2007’s young achiever Donna Willis
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke a past winner of the Young Achiever accolade.
Insurance Fraud Register backers dismiss criticisms over slow progress
Hill Dickinson fraud boss Oakes says value of the IFR is ‘incredibly limited’.
Editor's comment: Handle whiplash issue with care
There are some life lessons that are easily learnt and rarely forgotten. For example, putting your head in a lion’s mouth is not advisable, and jumping off a cliff might hurt a bit if you’re not attached to a parachute or hang glider or if you’re not…
Rehabilitation-only personal injury whiplash debate fails to gain traction
Insurers highlight claims time frames as area of major concern
C-Suite: Insurer: The wait for change goes on
The collective reputation of the industry is at stake as changes for the better are hampered
BIA Countdown: 20 years of major loss
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to major loss experts at insurers and claims firms who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first…
Market moves - 27 March 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
Missing Malaysian plane unlikely to affect rates in aviation market
Fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 unknown after disappearing on 8 March.
Cyber Crime: Hack attack
As the demand for cyber insurance products grows, insurers are being required to service the market as well as protect their own businesses from cyber attacks.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of commercial lines
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to commercial lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.
Axa inks three year Una deal
Axa has joined the strategic insurer panel of independent broker alliance Una in a new three year rolling deal.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 13 March
Who knew the humble photograph could be so political? Penny was aghast when she realised the issues a simple picture could generate!
Market Moves - 13 March 2014
Post takes a look at who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Household: On steady ground?
How is the household insurance market coping with the cost of claims from extreme weather events and the aggregator‑induced focus on pricing?
International: Asia: Living with disasters
The insurance community is playing an increasingly important role in helping vulnerable communities in Asia adapt to climate change both before and after a disaster.