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Axa aims for Brokerbility benchmark
Axa UK intermediary boss Amanda Blanc has said there is "room for improvement" in the insurer's commercial lines business, despite beating its peers on overall performance in a recent survey of brokers.
Post magazine - 19 July 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Outsourcing: Shall we take this outside?
The multi-billion pound business process outsourcing industry is gaining favour with the insurance industry - and it is about much more than just offshore call centres
Interview: Allanfield's Darryl Noik, Gary Field and Tim Allan - The real deal
Allanfield is five years old and has just 18 staff, yet the company has cemented itself as a major name among real-estate insurance brokers. Tim Allan, Gary Field and Darryl Noik share the secrets of their success and discuss their vision for the future.
Editor's comment: Not so jolly holidays for insurers
So school is out for summer and, as children and MPs bask in the knowledge that there is no homework until September, insurers have been left hanging until term starts up again.
Axa Personal Lines and Commercial Lines brought back together under Blanc
Axa's decision to revert to structuring its UK general insurance business down distribution lines rather than business segments has been widely welcomed by brokers, but the market is awaiting clarity over the direction of its direct business.
Industry left dangling on key issues as parliaments take summer recess
The insurance industry has been left in limbo after the UK and European parliaments failed to address a list of key issues as they broke for summer recess.
Indian regulator rubberstamps aggregator site
An Indian price comparison website has become the first to receive approval from the country's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority after complying with new guidelines.
HSBC looking to exit Vietnamese insurer, sources say
HSBC plans to continue the sale of its insurance assets by divesting its stake in a Vietnamese insurer, according to sources.
Mass heaps praise on Professor Fenn's RTA report
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed a report exploring the low value road traffic accident claims process operating through Portal Co.
LIBOR inquiry team: let's give it a chance
At last we know the identity of those charged with holding banks and bankers to account.
Chartis to offer MENA clients $1.5bn per-risk capacity
Chartis, the property and casualty arm of American International Group, has increased its commercial property per-risk capacity to $1.5bn on a worldwide basis.
Axa retains top spot in insurer survey
Axa has come top in Brokerbility's latest survey based on brokers' views of insurer performances.
India to investigate 'womb removal' insurance scam
The Indian state of Chhattisgarh is investigating reports that thousands of women had unnecessary hysterectomies so that hospitals could make insurance claims, the BBC reported yesterday.
RSA flood losses hit £50m
RSA has been hit with an estimated net loss of £40m across its UK household, motor and commercial property books for June as a result of the wet weather.
Homes to be demolished in aftermath of Oldham explosion
Adjusters from Crawford and Company have reported that a number of houses in the vicinity of the Oldham gas explosion will have to be demolished.
Middle East unprepared for 'inevitable' major earthquake
The Middle East could be staring down the barrel of a huge earthquake that would leave tens of thousands dead and destroy hundreds of thousands of homes, according to seismologists.
Webinar: Containing the contagion - watch on demand now
The 2011 film Contagion made for some pretty scary viewing as a virus spread across the world wiping out the population.
SSP wins major bancassurer deal in Asia
Insurance systems provider SSP has signed a major bancassurer deal in Vietnam.
LV Broker handed spot on EIP schemes motor panel
LV Broker has been appointed to the schemes motor panel of Equity Insurance Partnerships.
RSA extends deal with Yorkshire Building Society
RSA has renewed its partnership with Yorkshire Building Society for a further five years.
JLT and Am Trust Europe join forces to offer PI service
Broker JLT has launched a professional indemnity insurance service for sole practitioners through an exclusive relationship with insurer Am Trust Europe.
70% of insurers see Asia as a 'very important' area for growth
Most CEOs recognise the importance of Asia, but concerns remain about regulation and the macro-economic environment.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.