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Post Audio Supplement - 11 July 2013
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Relive the 2013 British Insurance Awards: Video Highlights
The 2013 British Insurance Awards was last week widely praised as “the best ever”.
Airmic’s basis contract clause campaign bolstered by heavy hitters
Lloyd’s market remains reticent to address elimination of avoidance clauses.
Affinity news: Axa director warns against using ‘herd mentality’ to avoid FCA action
Goss points at PPI scandal as example of mass impropriety.
Axa finds business crimes down 14%
Crimes committed against UK business fell after two years of consecutive increases according to figures released by Axa today.
British Insurance Awards 2013: Insurance Personality of the Year Award
If the shoe fits…
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Axa launches apprenticeship scheme
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Pros & Cons
Qualifications aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to professionalism – training, working together and sharing knowledge across the industry are equally important.
Reid pledges Bluefin commitment after taking executive chairman role
Newly appointed Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid is "really excited" about a new role at the broker, he told Post.
Reid named Bluefin chairman, group MD steps up to CEO
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid is to step up to a new role as executive chairman of the broker, replaced by group managing director Mike Bruce.
Insurers back “first step” Flood Re announcement
The UK’s largest general insurers have expressed delight at the announcement of a deal on flooding cover for UK homes.
Octo eyes up UK telematics opportunities
Telematics systems provider Octo Telematics has relocated its frontline operation from Italy to London in a bid to take advantage of opportunities in the burgeoning UK telematics market and to build stronger ties with both the insurance and manufacturing…
SMEs feeling positive about business Axa survey finds
Eight out of 10 UK SMEs are feeling positive about the state of their business, according to a survey by Axa.
Bluefin and Wentworth Alexander case settles
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has reached a settlement in a case against Wentworth Alexander, a Northamptonshire broker started by two ex-Bluefin employees.
Construction: Unfinished business
While the construction sector is enduring a difficult period due to the economic downturn, insurers are optimistic that, with several major projects underway and in the pipeline, there are still opportunities in the market
Motor Insurance: The road to profit
Could recent legislation provide the turning point motor insurers need to drive them into long-awaited profitability, or are tough times set to continue?
CII reviewing corporate chartered standards
Chartered titles held by firms could be under threat after the Chartered Insurance Institute announced plans to review eligibility criteria.
China's motoring potential
The Chinese market is slowly opening up to foreign insurers. Mukul Gupta argues the motor market could be the key to success.
Axa to lend €10bn for infrastructure in diversification push
French insurance giant Axa is planning to lend €10n to projects over five years in a bid to expand its infrastructure debt holdings, according to reports.
Axa to invest €10bn in infrastructure debt
France-based insurer Axa plans to invest €10bn in the infrastructure debt market over the next five years as part of its credit diversification strategy.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Axa Assistance adds misfuelling cover to its motor breakdown offering
Axa Assistance UK has extended its trading partnership with Insurance Choice by adding misfuelling insurance as part of an enhanced motor breakdown service for its motor insurance portfolio.
Ex-Axa director joins Hiscox Europe board
Hiscox has appointed former Axa director Florence Tondu-Melique as its new European chief operating officer.