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30 minutes with: Axa’s Alan Scott
Alan Scott, director of retail intermediaries, discusses how it has been a challenging yet exciting start to the year with new pricing and regulation rules and says it’s a time for brokers to stand out and differentiate themselves.
Ageas adds Neil Mercier as head of standard motor
Neil Mercier has been appointed as head of standard motor at Ageas as it seeks to consolidate its position in the personal lines space.
Dirty Martini cocktail chain owner files £4m BI legal case against QIC Europe
CG Restaurant has opened a £4m business interruption legal proceeding against QIC Europe at the High Court in London.
Allianz tops Brokerbility insurer service survey
Allianz has been awarded the highest overall satisfaction rating with a score of 74.9% in the latest survey of members by Brokerbility.
Premier League football clubs open court claim against insurers
A suite of football clubs including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Leicester, Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham have filed a claim in the commercial court against Allianz, Aviva, CNA, Liberty, MS Amlin and Zurich.
Aviva takes Ryan Birbeck from Axa as Karen Jackman departs
Karen Jackman, regional distribution director, has decided to leave Aviva after a career spanning 31 years and the insurer has also recruited Ryan Birbeck as regional broker director, Insurance Age can reveal.
David Williams joins Qlaims in first NED role
Former Axa leader David Williams has joined Qlaims as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Webinar: The transition to electric vehicle insurance
Sign up to watch this webinar which explores what brokers can do to blossom in the ever-evolving EV insurance market.
Opinion: The importance of the right chemistry for schemes and DAs
Axa UK’s Gary Head explains why the formula must be right to achieve long-term success
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
Adapting motor to an ‘electric’ world
While it’s sometimes difficult to compete on price against direct insurers, AX’s director of commercial sales Steve Molloy, shares some experience in how FNOL and claims management partners can support brokers in attracting and retaining customers.
Axa opts not to appeal BI ruling in Corbin & King case
The insurer said it is working with the restaurant group to finalise the claim as quickly as possible as well as looking at the impact of the court’s decision on other declined claims.
Ex-Swiftcover founder and Axa boss Steve Hardy to lead Policy Expert
QMetric Group CEO Sanchit Suri has left the business.
Axa granted leave to appeal Corbin & King verdict
Silence from the insurer on whether it will pursue the appeal.
Final FCA monthly Covid BI claims update puts payout at £1.35bn
Insurers have made £1.05bn in final payments and £303.1m in interim payments.
Broker Satisfaction Survey: Aviva triumphs in Financial Lines
With little between the top three, and plenty of praise for a range of providers, brokers have shown that the financial lines sector abounds with healthy competition.
People Moves: 14 - 18 March 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves.
People Moves: 7 - 11 March 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves.
IWD: The view from the top
Key female insurance figures consider how far women have come in the sector on International Women’s Day.
Industry braces for "very active few weeks" following Axa vs Wolseley BI ruling
Market experts think the Axa and Corbin & King verdict could spark a chain reaction in the insurance industry, leading to a reopening of claims and renegotiated settlements.
"Delight” for Wolseley-owner as Axa loses BI case
The insurer said it would give the judgment “careful consideration”.
Judge rules in favour of Wolseley-owner Corbin & King in BI case with Axa
The case could see insurers paying out an increased number of and higher value business interruption claims.
Axa UK & Ireland P&C revenue rises as COR improves in 2021
The provider’s revenue in the region increased overall in the past 12 months as commercial grew but personal lines shrank.
Ageas investing in digital to win with brokers, says Middle
The provider has teamed up with EIS, Amazon Web Services and Willis Towers Watson on a range of initiatives.