Axa
Zurich RSA takeover hailed “good fit”
Deal not expected to have negative impact on broker market in the UK as Axa, Allianz and AIG named as other potential bidders.
Driverless cars to get £20m government funding
A code of practice for testing has been launched to help put the UK at the forefront of the market.
Insurance industry thwarts £1.32bn of fraud in 2014
Dishonest motor insurance frauds were the most common.
Products round-up: Mixed bag of products
There has been a mixed selection of products released over recent weeks covering many different areas of the market.
Axa teams up with Mapledown on construction PI risks
Insurer to provide capacity for Mapledown to target UK regional construction firms.
In focus: Brokers and digital
A quiet revolution is going on. Commercial brokers are now a part of the digital landscape and are challenging the perception that the sector still has too many paper-based old schoolers.
COO Tim Philip leaves Bluefin
He worked for the broker as chief operating officer for two years.
Axa adds data enrichment to commercial vehicle quotes
Insurer commits to rolling out process for further lines of business.
Axa tops Brokerbility survey for overall satisfaction
The provider was also top of the pile in the claims category.
Insurance Island Risks – Axa's David Williams
David Williams, managing director of underwriting at Axa Insurance is our second guest on Insurance Island Risks.
Axa PPP buys Simplyhealth PMI business
Simplyhealth employees will transfer to Axa PPP under TUPE as part of the purchase.
UK General appoints Karen Hogg
Hogg has been hired to develop broker business in Scotland.
Axa develops e-trade strategy
Axa set to make appointments as it seeks to develop broker e-trade strategy.
Axa completes senior management team with northern hire
New recruit brings experience from Towergate and Aon to the role.
Axa launches home insurance product for affluent clients
Insurer says product covers standard or valuable buildings and contents.
Axa opens up claims tracking tool to all brokers
Web-based tool gives brokers access to claims they have in progress with the insurer.
Axa partners with Una on fleet
Insurer predicts deal is worth £4.5m of GWP.
New CEO Robert Organ to keep Bluefin on same path
Organ said he knows the business well from his former spell there and helped devise strategy.
Axa UK unveils £5m broker fund as it targets 95% COR
Insurer looking to grow mid-market share from 3% to 15% over five years.
Axa launches claims tracking tool to help brokers
Eserve is a web-based portal accessible via desktop, tablet and mobile.
Axa launches e-traded commercial combined
Product targets clients with turnover of up to £5m.
Axa launches digital tool for risk management
Brokers will be able to use the tool to help clients who have policies with the insurer.
Axa extends broker access to online SME products
Insurer has signed an agreement with software company Applied Systems.
Axa delivering ahead of schedule, says CEO Evans
Provider seeing profitable growth in the broker channel.