Articles by Ida Axling
Covid-19: Are MGAs outperforming insurers in responding to the crisis?
Brokers say pandemic is an opportunity for MGAs to grow their market share as insurers shy away from writing new business.
RSA hires CUO from Ardonagh
Paul Dilley will replace Adrian Sweeney after a handover period.
François-Xavier Boisseau joins ERS' board
Boisseau, who left his role as CEO of insurance at Ageas UK in late 2018, is also a NED at Ecclesiastical and sits on the board of Argo Managing Agency.
The working from home diaries: Barry O'Neill
Insurance Age finds out how Home & Legacy MD Barry O'Neill has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Alex Alway leaves Bravo Group
The former Jelf boss had been chairman of both Broker Network and Compass since April 2018.
Uinsure adds Zurich to its panel of insurers
The provider also works with Axa, Ageas, LV Broker, RSA and UK General.
Covid-19: FCA bares teeth as BI dispute hots up
Regulator seeks court action to resolve uncertainty on business interruption cover and bring clarity on specific policy clauses.
News analysis: Industry under pressure as backlash over business interruption continues
Legal disputes over coronavirus-related BI claims have put insurers’ responses to the crisis in the spotlight
Covid-19: Are brokers taking pay cuts to get through the crisis?
After Aon stated that 70% of its staff are expected to take reductions in salary as the business tackles the economic impact of the coronavirus, other UK brokers reveal a mixed approach to the situation.
Broker featured on FSCS insolvency list
A.J. Cook Insurance Brokers has been declared in default by the scheme.
Arron Banks and Elizabeth Bilney agree settlement with Electoral Commission
Commission states it accepts the National Crime Agency’s conclusions that it found no evidence that any criminal offences had been committed after it investigated loans totalling £8m provided to the Leave.EU campaign from one of Banks' other companies.
Covid-19: QBE latest provider facing legal action after denying BI claims
Simon Sloane, partner at law firm Fieldfisher, says over 40 policyholders in the dental sector are interested in pursuing action.
C-Quence unveils capacity deal with Zurich
MGA also launches Arag-backed legal expenses cover to its property and casualty product suite.
Covid-19: Hiscox considers equity raise
Provider states it is "evaluating possible sources of capital" to respond to the pandemic.
Research reveals insurance claims among the most likely to succeed in courts
Law firm warns insurance sector will be under scrutiny as the level of litigation is predicted to rise as a result of Covid-19.
Covid-19: Treasury Committee tells insurers to be clear and fair
Mel Stride MP states firms are continuously facing difficulties in making successful coronavirus-related claims as the ABI says insurers are expected to pay out a total of £1.2bn.
Covid-19: Measures to maintain personal injury claims process launched
The ABI and the Association of Consumer Support Organisations have developed a statement of intent recommending remote video examination and rehabilitation.
Covid-19: Total claims pay-outs expected to reach £1.2bn
The ABI says insurers are expected to pay £900m towards business interruption claims.
Covid-19: RSA faces legal action in BI dispute
RSA is latest provider in firing line as nursery sector hits out and, separately, a new action group, Insurance Justice, has been set up to defend BI claims for businesses.
Gary Hoffman resigns from Hastings
Hoffman, currently non-executive chairman, was CEO of the business between 2012 and 2018 and led it through an IPO in 2015.
Hiscox Action Group appoints big-hitting legal firm to represent members in BI row
The group of companies criticising Hiscox for refusing to pay out BI claims as a result of the coronavirus says it is also in "advanced talks" with a litigation funder to underwrite its entire legal costs as dispute hots up.
Covid-19: Litigation against brokers and insurers set to increase amid BI row
The market has been criticised for its response to the coronavirus crisis, particularly with regard to business interruption as providers "look down the barrel' of class action.
Catlin calls on industry to repair reputation following Covid-19 response
Exclusive: Stephen Catlin slams "unfortunate" lack of sympathy to policyholders in messages from the sector and pushes back at claim that the industry steering group on pandemic response is a PR gimmick.
Axa XL searches for new UK CEO as reshuffle sees Paul Greensmith depart
Four senior leaders have left the provider as Axa XL states it is set for global restructure.