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Insurance Census: Gender: Battle of the Sexes?
In the first of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, Post analyses the role of gender in insurance. Does the traditional image of a male-dominated industry hold true, or do females have a strong presence across the sector?
Axa completes global whiplash study
Axa is to present a study of global whiplash regulation and statistics to MPs, lawyers and other experts at a discussion breakfast in the Houses of Parliament tomorrow.
Accident Exchange retrial possible in light of "fresh evidence"
Four test cases that found Accident Exchange had charged Axa excessive hire rates could be retried, the Court of Appeal ruled today.
Claims Club monthly missive: 75% of claims managers admit recruitment 'difficulties'
“I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way”
Williams: Judicial review to benefit claimant solicitors by £622m a year
David Williams, underwriting director of AXA commercial lines and personal intermediary, has claimed the judicial review launched by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Motor Accident Solicitors Society will benefit claimant lawyers by…
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
Gender Directive: The Sex Factor
As consumers come to terms with gender-neutral pricing, motor insurers continue to sweat over alternative rating factors and rebalanced underwriting models.
Axa Wealth to cut 30 roles in sales reshuffle
Axa's pensions and investments subsidiary is to cut 30 roles from its sales staff.
Top five European news stories
The top five stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Axa Assistance marks roadside recovery deal with Footman James app
Axa Assistance UK has developed a smartphone application offering breakdown assistance for Footman James customers.
Motorists found to be more reckless when driving a van
Motorists are more likely to commit traffic offences and be involved in accidents when behind the wheel of a van.
Fraud prevention: Capital punishment
It has been a year since the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department opened for business in the City of London. Is the specialist team living up to the hype?
Insurers hit back at accusations of stricter policies on claims payouts
Tensions have erupted between the broker and insurer trade bodies after the British Insurance Brokers' Association took to breakfast television to air members' complaints about insurer policies on paying claims.
Axa UK recruits new execs from Italian and French arms
Axa Insurance has raided Europe to appoint two new senior executives for its UK Direct & Partnerships arm.
Two executive level hires for Axa
Axa Insurance has announced two new senior executive level appointments.
Online exclusive: Easing the customer journey
Which companies provide the best customer experience for motor and home insurance buyers? Global Reviews reveals all in its quarterly benchmarking report.
Axa Assistance selected by Admiral to provide new forms of cover
Axa Assistance UK has secured a contract to provide Admiral with its first home emergency and legal expenses covers as part of the insurer’s new household insurance product offerings.
Post magazine - 3/10 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Swiftcover remains core to strategy, claims Axa PL boss
Axa has thrown cold water on speculation that it is preparing to dump the Swiftcover brand, following an exodus of company founders and former executives.
Former Swiftcover exec Reames departs Axa
Robin Reames has become the latest Swiftcover founder to walk away from Axa, following the news that he will today leave the firm where he holds the position of personal lines chief claims officer.
Aviva France names Schimel as new CEO
Former Axa boss Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has been replaced at the helm of Aviva France by Nicolas Schimel, chief executive of Aviva subsidiary Union Financière de France (UFF).
Post Blog: Dealing with the directive
The EU Gender directive comes into force today, but how will insurers and drivers cope with the changes? Jon Byford explains.
General insurance review of the year: It never rains, but it pours
Flooding, and the ongoing struggle to replace the Statement of Principles, has been at the forefront of a range of difficulties faced by the general insurance market in 2012. Will 2013 bring a silver lining?
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.