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Laurent Matras confirmed as executive managing director of Axa Retail
Matras had been in the role on an interim basis since Gareth Howell left the provider at the end of February.
Our History website launched by CII
The site will display insurance books and heritage items. Concern was raised about what would happen to the CII’s artefacts when it announced it was moving from Aldermanbury in 2017.
Brokers call on HMRC to reform IPT
Broker boss wants IPT to become VAT as the industry responds to HMRC's consultation into how the IPT operates.
Saga group CEO to retire
Provider has started the recruitment process to find a successor, as Lance Batchelor is set to leave the business in January 2020.
Two TMK executives resign amid fresh sexual harassment claims at Lloyd's
Insurer says a formal and independent investigation is underway, after reports of groping and stalking emerge.
Unrated Gefion reports losses in 2018
Danish provider received cash injection to improve its solvency ratio on 6 May.
Brightside MGA Kitsune on track to achieve £20m - £25m GWP target
MD Trevor Bowers on launching more products, working with brokers and implementing a virtual insurer model.
Aviva job cuts: Mixed response from analysts
Analysts warn Tulloch may take "more radical" action if cost-cutting move fails to work as they respond to 1,800 redundancies plan.
Brokers sceptical of Aviva’s new direction
The insurer is separating its life and general insurance businesses, as well as targeting 1,800 redundancies.
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"Business as usual" for Allianz, LV and L&G following deals
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye says there are no redundancy plans following the insurer's purchase of L&G GI, with the process of moving business from L&G into LV expected to take around two years.
Open GI to headline Broker Expo 2019
More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team examine the most read stories for the week commencing 3 June 2019.
Quizzical questions: 7 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broker claim service “to improve” from Allianz after Bristol closure
Claims chief, Graham Gibson, insists that the closure and job cuts mainly affect personal lines as engineering and tech clients will see service improve.
Allianz redundancies continue amid claims reorganisation
The insurer is set to close its Bristol claims operation with a threat to 128 jobs as it reviews its claims business.
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Worries raised about broker knowledge of construction
Research from HSB Engineering Insurance shows majority of brokers are in the dark when it comes to developments in technology in the construction sector.
Aviva to cut 1,800 jobs over three years
Provider confirms plans to separate its life and general insurance businesses in the UK as part of wider restructure to reduce costs.
GRP-owned County Group buys Meadons
County says more deals are to come as it nears £100m of GWP.
Lamp declared in default following insolvency
The FSCS is still in the process of identifying how many UK policyholders are affected by the failure of Lamp as Now4Cover seeks replacement provider.
Mental health counselling to feature in new Axa XL employer liability product
Policy includes traditional employer’s liability cover as well as a wellness, health and injury rehabilitation service.
Aviva CFO steps down ahead of rumoured reorganisation
The announcement comes one day ahead of an investor meeting in which it is predicted new CEO Maurice Tulloch will announce a restructure.
Brokers cautiously optimistic about Allianz's L&G GI buy
Experts say deal is "good fit", despite the possibility of it limiting choice in the market.