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Market moves: XL rings the changes
XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking…
Brokers wary over Groupama transfers as S&P puts Aviva and Axa on rating alert
Up for sale insurer may be helped by wider eurozone worries.
In series - On data: An era of androgyny
With gender set to disappear from the underwriting landscape at the end of 2012, what factors will insurers turn to when accessing risk?
Directors' and officers': Under the spotlight
With boardrooms coming under increasing scrutiny, the potential for expansion in the D&O market is being recognised by savvy insurers, especially in the SME space.
CII Blog: Past, Present and Future
Now is a good idea time to reflect on the past year and 2011 was certainly a rollercoaster for those in insurance.
Axa prepares to screen £20m marketing campaign
Axa is preparing to launch a £20m TV marketing campaign across all of its UK business.
Insurers face payouts over ‘tainted’ Autofocus reports
Major insurers face huge payouts to credit hirer Accident Exchange after a judge ordered “thousands” of cases involving “tainted” Autofocus reports to be heard by the Court of Appeal.
S&P warns about Aviva, Allianz and Axa
Standard & Poor’s has issued a series of warnings about major insurers’ exposure to the euro debt crisis.
JLT Specialty plans three further regional offices in 2012
Bosses at JLT Specialty have vowed to open at least three more regional offices this year, in a bid to strengthen relationships with corporate clients across the UK.
Credit hire: Two sides to the story
Credit hire organisations and insurers are blaming each other for the cost of credit hire. With the Office of Fair Trading conducting a review, will anyone emerge victorious?
Mergers & Acquisitions: Bucking the trend
As the market weighs up the value of assets such as Groupama and Brit’s UK arms, deal making by insurers appears to be buoyant, especially when compared to other industry sectors. But is this a trend that is set to continue?
Spotlight on environment: Providing protection
With climate change increasing the likelihood of natural disasters, insurers must influence the debate on how businesses and governments manage risks such as supply chain failure.
Axa to use BAE systems fraud detector
Global insurer Axa has signed up to use BAE Systems claims fraud prevention service which it says will increase its efficiency and prevent honest customers from paying for fraudulent claims.
Axa SA and Ace believed to be vying for HSBC
Axa SA and Ace are believed to be in the final running for HSBC Holdings’s non-life insurance operations.
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Government must pass whiplash legislation quickly claim insurers
Insurers have backed calls for legislation, if something is to be done quickly about spiralling whiplash claims in the UK.
Employment: Hiring and firing
There are two sides to the recruitment story in the insurance industry — while some are reducing their headcount, others are looking to bring in fresh faces.
Axa report reveals mixed emotions for 2012 among SMEs
SME bosses across the UK are approaching 2012 with mixed outlooks concerning turnover, profitability and recruitment plans, according to a report published by Axa Commercial Lines.
Mapfre, Generali and CCR downgraded following sovereigns
A raft of European insurers including Italy-based Generali and Spanish insurer Mapfre were downgraded by Standard and Poor’s yesterday.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Bluefin recruits for Glasgow office
Axa-owned national insurance broker Bluefin has opened a new office in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow creating nine new jobs.
Industry responds to cost of motor insurance follow up report
The industry has delivered mixed responses to the Transport Committee's follow up to the cost of motor insurance report.
Claims v underwriting: Bridging the divide
While sharing the same goals, claims and underwriting are often disparate divisions. What can be done to help unify these two departments?