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Claims Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Insurers RSA and Sterling lead the way in nominations for the 2012 Claims Awards with three each.
Axa index records consumer concerns over cost of motor cover
Axa personal lines boss Nick Turner believes last month's motor claims summit hosted by the Prime Minister has sparked "public consciousness" regarding the cost of cover and the perceived compensation culture.
Hong Kong GI business grows 10%
Hong Kong's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has revealed that total gross premiums of the Hong Kong general insurance industry in 2011 grew 10.7% to $34.7bn with net premiums up 8.5% to $23.8bn compared with 2010.
Axa/QBE deals likely to pave way for onslaught of investment in Far East
The multimillion-pound deals struck in South East Asia by Axa and QBE last week produced the first ripple of what is expected to grow into a tidal wave of investment enquiries in the fast-growing region.
Post magazine – 15 March 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aon and Axa team up to provide PI policy to IFAs
Aon Risk Solution and Axa Commercial Lines bosses have finalized an exclusive agreement to provide professional indemnity insurance for independent financial advisors in the UK.
Former Axa PL boss Keating returns at non-standard MGA Midas
The former managing director of Axa Personal Lines intermediary Mike Keating has returned to the market at a specialist non-standard property underwriting agency, Postonline has learnt.
Axa bolsters healthcare business with Health-on-Line acquisition
Axa PPP healthcare has reinforced its capability as a multi-channel distributor today following the acquisition of specialist online health insurance provider Health-on-Line.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Indian insurers delay reinsurance treaties as primary premiums harden
Indian general insurers have delayed finalisation of the reinsurance treaties for the next financial year, according to a new report.
Policyholders struggle to pay soaring voluntary excesses
Axa has warned drivers against pushing up excess levels in order to reduce premiums as growing numbers struggle to meet payments.
Your Say: Taking on Tesco
Since Axa and Zurich reported improved UK earnings in mid-February, a number of other insurers have impressed with upbeat personal lines results. After a dismal 2011, these performances should be applauded, and demonstrate that, unlike the banks, which…
Social media-based broker heralded as five years ahead of the game
While the UK insurance industry is still trying to understand the financial merits of social media, one German online-based broker has already started using Facebook to encourage its users and their friends to sign up for cover.
Penny speed meets ... Nick Turner, Axa Personal Lines
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
HSBC sells GI units to Axa and QBE
Axa and HSBC announced today they have entered into an agreement whereby the French insurance giant would acquire the bank's property and casualty businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico.
Axa and QBE strike deals with HSBC for Asian and Central/South American P&C businesses
Axa and HSBC announced today they have entered into an agreement whereby the French insurance giant would acquire the bank’s property and casualty businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico.
Axa commercial introduces new schemes solution
Axa commercial lines has introduced a new approach to processing delegated authority schemes business that it says will deliver benefits to brokers and their customers.
European risk board urged to investigate environmental investment
In an open letter to Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank and chair of the European Systemic Risk Board, a coalition of experts, investors, NGOs and universities have urged the ESRB to investigate how the European Union's exposure to…
Axa to make £1.2bn revenue in new distribution strategy
Axa Commercial Lines has launched six new products in the first wave delivery of its multi-channel distribution strategy to help brokers compete and grow.
Groupama and Brit hit snags as they try to shortlist potential buyers
Industry big-hitters linked to Direct Line Group chairman role
Insurers to pay for Accident Exchange retrials
Major insurers that do not reach a settlement with Accident Exchange could end up paying millions of pounds in legal costs.
Crawford dropped from Axa household panel
Axa has axed Crawford & Company as the main supplier of loss adjusting services for household insurance claims after four years, while GAB Robins and Cunningham Lindsey remain on its books.
Direct Line tops complaints league table
Direct Line Group's UK Insurance had the most general insurance complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service, according to figures out today.
Wentworth Alexander employee 'under surveillance' after leaving Bluefin
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has admitted it would use private detectives to spy on former staff it suspects of breaking restrictive covenants.