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Blanc unveils "long term" broker plan for Axa
New personalities, changes in the market and Axa Commercial's success in improving customers' perceptions of the business have prompted the insurer to change its model from one split down business lines to one based on distribution channels.
Post magazine - 12 July 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Editor's comment: Regulation and revolving chairs
Anticipated it may have been, but last week's European call for compulsory commission disclosure has understandably left UK brokers aggrieved.
Interview: Woodgate & Clark's Michael Woodgate - conventionally unconventional
With his indefatigable adoration of loss adjusting, Woodgate & Clark's joint managing director Michael Woodgate had an unusual route into the industry. He talks about the changes in the market, why his firm doesn't have its own contractor network and the…
Expert analysis: The return of motor madness
The push for volume in motor has started again, with a fall in rates for a fourth consecutive quarter, while home is proving more resilient, says Tom Cooper.
Brokers insist on level playing field over EC Insurance Mediation Directive
Insurers have been dragged into the mandatory commission disclosure debate by disgruntled brokers demanding a "level playing field", following the latest publication of the revised Insurance Mediation Directive.
Aviva overhaul wins approval but worries remain over GI
New Aviva chairman John McFarlane's bold plan to overhaul the insurer by stripping it of underperforming businesses and layers of bureaucracy has won plaudits from the insurance community, but has failed to convince all corners that the general insurance…
Churchill and Privilege launch on Compare the Market
Churchill, Privilege and Sainsbury's Bank motor insurance products can be bought on aggregator website Compare the Market from today.
Blanc to lead Axa's joint commercial and personal lines broker business
Axa commercial lines chief executive Amanda Blanc has been selected to head up the firm's new combined broker business, in a bid to strengthen capabilities and propositions in the intermediated market.
Europe's banks increasingly reliant on structured credit insurance
European banks are using structured credit insurance to remain active in the Asian trade finance market while deleveraging their trade finance portfolios, according to Marsh.
XL seeks to increase "regional presence" with German appointments
XL has expanded its underwriting team for middle market firms in Germany with the appointment of two senior underwriters.
Solvency II report is progress, analysts say
Market analysts have praised the "encouraging" European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority's report on the benefits of current Solvency II templates.
Broker Caitlin-Morgan teams up with investment specialist
Wholesale broker Caitlin-Morgan has enlisted the services of investment information specialist Camradata to assess the performance of insurance asset managers.
Insurer flood debate at "advanced stage" with Defra
The Association of British Insurers is in "advanced stages" of discussions with the government to find a replacement for the statement of principles, which ensures that homeowners in flood-risk areas are able to get insurance, when it expires in July…
Beazley offers single piracy and war product
Beazley is offering owners of ships sailing in troubled waters the option to buy one policy covering war risks and piracy.
Insurers urged to use proposed Solvency II templates
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has "strongly" advised insurers to start using the proposed reporting templates for Solvency II as a basis to start the implementation phase.
New ways need to be found to ensure fair access
Lobbying shouldn't be a dirty word but it is fast becoming one.
Banks turn to credit insurance in Asian market
European banks operating in emerging markets are increasingly using structured credit insurance as a way of remaining active in Asian trade finance market and deleveraging their trade finance portfolios.
Flood defences need £20m boost in next 20 years, report finds
The government has been urged to invest £20m in flood defences after a report found that four times as many properties could be at risk of flooding in the next 20 years if no action is taken to prepare for climate change.
Mitsui recruits Zurich and Ace underwriters
Lloyd's insurer Mitsui Sumitomo is aiming to increase its share of the international liability insurance market following two underwriting appointments.
IAG to spend £66m on Asian market
International Australia Group has set aside £66m to acquire businesses in Asia in a bid to boost its gross written premium contribution to 10% by 2016.
Arthur J Gallagher buys MGA Contego Underwriting
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired managing general agent Contego Underwriting for an undisclosed sum.
Jubilee General Insurance Pakistan assigned B++ rating
AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and issuer credit rating of BBB to Pakistan's Jubilee General Insurance Company.
Independent Group appoints Pumfrey as business development director
Claims and validation-led services company the Independent Group has appointed Alan Pumfrey to the role of business development director across its group-wide business structure.