Axa
Axa appoints new Birmingham branch chief
Insurer welcomes ex-employee back.
ERS takes Byford from Axa to lead retail underwriting
New recruit brings over 18 years’ experience to the role.
Brokerbility survey reveals improved insurer performance
Axa tops network’s poll of members.
Allianz appoints Gill to lead in Newcastle
Provider expects to complete its team rebuild by the end of June.
Axa Cardiff branch will launch on 3 June
New investment "very positive" for provider after "paying the price" of withdrawing from regions.
Axa Group posts decline in revenue for first quarter
The group saw a €400m drop in revenue.
Autonet appoints Marshall as head of underwriting
Ex-Axa employee joins van insurance specialist with responsibility for schemes profitability.
Axa targets Newcastle business boost with expanded branch
Provider makes five appointments from Allianz.
Axa restructures personal lines and Hogg departs
Provider claims new shape gives brokers access to enhanced underwriting and pricing expertise.
Axa launches shop product on PowerPlace
New product is provider’s fifth on the platform.
Axa in double South East appointment
Provider appoints sales manager and branch sales manager.
UNA partners with Axa
Network and provider unveil new three year rolling deal as Axa moves onto strategic insurer panel.
Axa appoints RSA's Bromfield as Bristol manager
Bristol branch will have responsibility for anticipated Cardiff operation.
FOS reveals record complaints in 2013
PPI accounts for over three-quarters of complaints in second half of year.
Products round-up: Spring has sprung for products
With Spring just around the corner the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) seized the opportunity to evoke images of holidays in warmer climes.
Expertise in Action: Employers’ Liability: Taking the hit
The Mesothelioma Act means the employers’ liability market will suffer another hit as it seeks to absorb the costs of funding the compensation scheme.
Axa chief Evans confirms broking division is profitable
UK and Ireland CEO says foundations in place with insurer on track to reach 96% COR for 2015.
Axa UK COR improves to 98.1% in 2013
Axa UK and Ireland general insurance business produced a sub 100% combined operating ratio (COR) in 2013 as revenues fell 1% to £3.7bn (2012: £3.8bn).
Axa and Saffron in £4m growth deal
Partnership covers both personal and commercial lines business.
Axa's Williams hopes meeting provides "greater insight" into flood claims
Government hosts meeting with insurance leaders to discuss how the industry is helping people affected by the floods.
Government calls flood summit with insurance leaders
Attendees to discuss practical response for those affected by flooding.
Axa to introduce commission flex for brokers across Simple range
Provider starts process on Acturis with other software houses set to come on stream in 2014.
Axa Assistance appoints new UK COO
Provider makes double promotion in UK and Ireland senior management team.
What the Papers Say – February 2014
Emmanuel Kenning, editor of Insurance Age, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.