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Axa UK unveils new group chief financial officer
Axa UK has unveiled Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge as the UK group's chief financial officer, replacing Jean Drouffe who will assume a leadership position in Axa France.
Allianz confirms claims division changes
Allianz has announced a series of management appointments to its claims division in a move designed to increase technical expertise across property, motor and casualty lines.
Insurance infographic: Under insurance in the major loss sector
In this infographic, Zurich Insurance explores the problem of underinsurance.
Abbey Protection enjoys 6% post-tax profit rise
Abbey Protection has seen its post-tax profits edge up 6% to £4.2m for the first half of the year, up on the £3.9m recorded for the same period last year.
QBE reveals revamp to meet broker needs
QBE has unveiled plans to split its European division into two segments, retail and international markets.
Nexus completes Torus Executive Risks acquisition with rebrand
Nexus Underwriting Management has taken sole ownership of Torus Executive Risks and re-named it as Nexus Executive Risks (NER).
MPs hand Soca Monday deadline to publish rogue investigator list
MPs have given the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) a deadline of Monday 9 September to publish the list of insurance companies and law firms who hired rogue private investigators.
Rise in PPI complaints takes FoS to new record
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FoS) has revealed that complaints between 1 January and 30 June 2013 reached a record high of 327,035, a 15% increase on the previous six months.
IIG launches contractors scheme
Incorporated Insurance Group (IIG) has launched a new contractors’ all-risks scheme, stating it made the move in response to broker demand.
Editor’s letter - September 2013
“It appears, at least at first glance, that insurers are staying true to their word that they are no longer chasing volume”
Brokers express grievances over Aviva’s stance on fleet
Insurer accused of looking to “shed” its fleet business
Market moves: Summer lullings
Traditionally, August is a fairly quiet month in terms of news, but that never seems to affect Market moves. It was as busy a month as ever, although regular readers will note the absence of several previous stalwarts of this section – Towergate and…
Insurers call for sensible pricing after results
Most providers see a COR improvement and relatively static GWP figures
Profile: Game of two halves
You could forgive Aviva’s Phil Bayles for feeling sick as a parrot having to take over from the ever-popular Janice Deakin but, despite the challenges, the interim intermediary and partnerships director is hoping to prove he is more than just a…
XL pulls back from solicitors’ PI market
Broker concerns remain over placing business with unrated insurers
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" and "self promoting" Law Society
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed comments made about the solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) broker market.
Ashgrove Insurance buys Manchester-based Lloyd Howard Insurance Services
Ashgrove Insurance has expanded with the purchase of a Manchester-based insurance broker.
Scottish broker rebrands as GS Group in bid for growth
Perth-based broker GS Insurance and Financial Services has rebranded as part of a growth plan.
Oamps adds to UK haulage product suite
Oamps has launched a fleet product designed for the UK haulage market.
AIG faces disruption after minor fire closes Fenchurch Street office
AIG’s office at 58 Fenchurch Street has been closed due to a small fire.
BGL Group adds former Logica chief Keating to main board
BGL Group has appointed Seamus Keating as non-executive director.
Direct Group hires Maude to aid claims service
Direct Group has hired Simon Maude to work across its claims management and validation business units.
Law Society hits out at brokers with new solicitors' PI offering
A new professional indemnity (PI) insurance solution has been launched for small solicitor firms.
Axa makes final offer to settle Autofocus claims with Accident Exchange
Axa has made a full and final settlement offer in an attempt to end its involvement in the long-running Autofocus litigation.