Articles by Ida Axling
Allianz prepared for "turbulent" 2019
UK CEO Jon Dye pledges commitment to brokers as Brexit uncertainty impacts the market.
Profits up at Allianz in 2018
But GWP dipped slightly as personal lines business transferred to LV.
Regional review: Cardiff
Despite most insurers moving their offices from Cardiff and worries over Brexit, brokers in the Welsh capital and wider South Wales area remain upbeat about the future
Laurent Matras takes interim Axa retail MD role as Gareth Howell departs
Howell has been with the insurer for seven years.
InsurTech Futures: Digital Risks becomes Lloyd's coverholder
Subscription style broker is backed by Beazley.
Consolidation opens up opportunities, says Romero boss
Simon Mabb positive about broker's second attempt at opening an office in Nottingham.
Ghost broker jailed for two years
Scammer was sentenced after setting up fake companies and buying fraudulent fleet policies worth £60,000.
MS Amlin unveils technology combined product
Covers available include cyber, business interruption, terrorism and public liability.
Up to 275 jobs at risk at Axa XL in the UK
Provider proposes to cut 711 roles across Europe as integration process continues.
Aston Lark reveals plans to expand in Ireland
More deals in the pipeline as Irish regulator approves purchase of Dublin-based Robertson Low.
Ex Howden director Karen Allen leaves SSL Endeavour
Allen departs after only a few months in the MD role, as Lloyd's broker confirms management reshuffle.
Bayles: Brexit an opportunity for brokers
Brexit uncertainty means brokers have the chance to add value to their clients, says Aviva MD of intermediaries.
Brokers' Brexit worries are growing, says Aviva
But research from the insurer shows that the number of brokers with succession plans in place has doubled since May 2018.
Brokers confused about RSA's strategy after CEO change
UK and International CEO Steve Lewis left the provider this week and was replaced by Scott Egan.
Beazley’s pre-tax profit halves in 2018
Results impacted by catastrophe claims but provider continues to see broker opportunities from Birmingham base.
Profile: Claudio Gienal, CEO of UK and Ireland, Axa
Axa’s new CEO of UK and Ireland has a tough act to follow, but Claudio Gienal is going back to brokers to make sure the insurer is providing the service customers have come to expect
Steve Lewis exits RSA UK & International CEO role
Lewis joined the provider in January 2015 and will be replaced by Scott Egan.
Markel restructures southern regional operations
Brokers in the South will now have access to its Broker Connect team through three new branch hubs.
GRP buys Peter Cullum-owned Trimulgherry
Business is made up of nine firms, one of which will be GRP's retail hub for North London and Essex.
LV puts 140 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposes changes to its claims team, affecting people in its Bournemouth, Ipswich and Leeds offices.
NMU unveils terrorism product for fleets
The insurance has been developed to recognise the changing nature of terrorist attacks.
ICO fines Arron Banks' Eldon and Leave.EU £120,000
Regulator set to review how Eldon and Leave.EU are complying with data protection laws.
ERS expands agriculture portfolio
New policy covers agricultural machinery and any vehicles used at golf clubs, garden centres, local sports grounds, zoos, safari parks and attractions.
PRA CEO letter warns action is needed on cyber
Regulator calls on providers to cover more ground on cyber in relation to risk management, risk appetite and strategy, and pledges to continue to keep cyber insurance underwriting risk under review.