Amanda Blanc
Axa reveals structure of new combined UK GI operation
The new Axa Insurance is to be split into four business units following the reorganisation of the insurer's UK general insurance activities which will take effect on 1 January 2016.
Amanda Blanc to lead combined UK GI operation from next year
Axa UK commercial lines and personal lines intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc is to take control of Axa’s entire general insurance operation in the UK as of 1 January next year.
C-Suite - Insurer: The cost of regulation
Is the FCA just profligate or is there more behind the need for the regulator to increase fees?
Axa’s Blanc reveals five-year growth plan as insurer seeks 15% share of mid-market sector
Amanda Blanc, CEO of Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, has revealed she has ambitious growth plans over the next five years and is targeting a combined operating ratio of 95% for the business.
Towergate tipped for future sale despite debt-for-equity deal
There is “no question” Towergate will be up for sale once again in the coming years, according to market insiders, who believe the swift appointment of a CEO is paramount following this week’s debt-for-equity deal.
Jargon-busting claims transparency scheme unveiled by Axa
Axa has teamed up with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in a bid to provide a more transparent claims process for customers.
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.
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!
Axa inks £4m Saffron partnership
A new partnership between Axa and Saffron Insurance Brokers is expected to deliver over £4m in gross written premiums for 2014.
Sir John Major and The Apprentice’s Brady to deliver Biba keynotes
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has booked Sir John Major, Karren Brady, John Prescott, David Davis and Ming Campbell as the keynote speakers for its annual conference.
Editor's Comment: Getting the band back together
Last year The Big Reunion hit our screens featuring pop groups Five, 911, Atomic Kitten, The Honeyz, Liberty X, Blue and B*Witched.
Matras returns to Axa as personal lines intermediary MD
Former Groupama Insurances managing director Laurent Matras has returned to Axa as managing director of the insurer’s personal lines intermediary division.
Chartered status: Raising standards
Amid an industry-wide drive for improved standards, how will the CII’s consultation on changes to its corporate chartered status criteria affect firms seeking to stand out from the crowd?
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Axa's Carruthers 'semi-retirement' move confirmed
Max Carruthers will depart his role as Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary chief operating officer by the end of 2013, the insurer has confirmed.
Aldermanbury successor unclear as some insurers struggle to meet its terms
Taskforce behind declaration yet to discuss its direction beyond end of 2013
Ethics: Do the right thing
The insurance industry may need a root and branch overhaul of its approach to ethics. But with claims that companies don’t actually understand the issue, the road to restoring trust is set to be rocky.
View from the Top: Revealing the ‘us’ in customer focus
In order to regain the trust of our paying public we need to focus on their needs, not ours.
Olympic 2012 PR guru Brock-Doyle and Axa's Blanc to address Insurance Strategy
The 2013 Insurance Strategy conference is delighted to announce a raft of major CEO speakers alongside the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic PR guru Jackie Brock-Doyle.
Relive the 2013 British Insurance Awards: Video Highlights
The 2013 British Insurance Awards was last week widely praised as “the best ever”.
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.
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.
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.