Articles by Ida Axling
ERS drives back into full year profit in 2018
COR improved to 96.1%, while GWP fell.
Profit and GWP up at Hastings in 2018
CFO Richard Hoskins hails "solid results" despite competitive market and says broker will continue to invest in data and digital engagement.
FCA finalises no deal Brexit guidance
Regulator clarifies rules around Gibraltar-based firms.
Egan not happy with RSA UK results and pledges renewed broker focus
New CEO Scott Egan addresses criticism that RSA is tough to trade with and commits to making it easier for regional brokers to work with the insurer as the provider reports an underwriting loss of £106m in 2018.
RSA reports "disappointing" 2018
The Group lamented "poor results" in its commercial lines division as the company reported further underwriting losses in its UK business.
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Ascent adds physical damage to cyber product
Product is backed by Munich Re and designed for businesses of all sizes.
InsurTech Futures: SSP teams up with Honcho
Software house's customers will have access to platform aiming to disrupt price comparison websites.
Joe Henderson leaves Aon
Aon bought Henderson Insurance Brokers in October 2017.
Revenues up at JLT in 2018
But broker reveals pre-tax profit fall due to transaction costs related to $5.6bn takeover by Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Coversure (CISG) rebrands to Jensten Group
CEO Bob Darling says people calling CISG 'Coversure' was "confusing" and notes the group's different businesses can now build their own identities.
RSA hires Charlotte Jones as CFO
She takes over from Scott Egan, who moved into the UK & international CEO role following Steve Lewis' departure.
QBE Europe posts GWP rise for 2018
COR also improved, while provider's insurance profit dipped slightly compared to 2017.
PIB legal dispute settled out of court
Consolidator began court proceedings against former employee for alleged breach of his duties while on gardening leave in November.
Call Connection’s winding-up process to be extended another year
Debts revealed as administrators set to apply for second extension as investigations into the collapsed firm continue.
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Insurance Age chats to brokers about the future for Cardiff.
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Axa UK reveals growth in commercial lines
But personal lines revenues dip, while COR for the UK & Ireland business improves slightly.
Qatar Re reveals Markerstudy deal cost
Price published in the company's financial results for 2018.
Ageas' profitability back to pre-Ogden levels
CEO Andy Watson says motor was the "star of the show" in 2018, comments on Brexit preparations and addresses potential redundancies in Stoke and Port Solent offices.
Ageas UK sees profit jump in 2018
COR improved to 96.8% for the year, but GWP fell across all of its divisions as results are announced amid business restructure.
Video: Cardiff regional review part one
Brokers in the Welsh capital talk to news editor Ida Axling about the local insurance market.
Momentum partners with FMG on motor claims
Service is aimed at clients with a private or commercial motor or motor fleet policy.
PIB sets sights on Europe
Business to expand into more countries in Europe after buying Optis Insurance in Ireland.