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Digital part two: Time to maximise the benefits
Insurance brokers are now well-versed on the merits and trading importance of the internet. Yet, according to a recent technology survey, many are still failing to maximise the benefits and opportunities that an online presence can bring.
Reames becomes latest Swiftcover founder to depart Axa
Axa personal lines chief claims officer Robin Reames has reportedly become the latest Swiftcover founder to leave Axa.
Aviva France CEO announces immediate resignation
Aviva has confirmed that Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has resigned as CEO of Aviva France.
Lorega appoints former Keelan Westall boss
Lorega has recruited former Keelan Westall boss Sam Purcicoe as business development manager for the north.
Towergate Underwriting in £1bn deal as Axa departs household MGA
Towergate Underwriting has secured over £1bn of underwriting capacity spread over the length of a series of renewal deals effective from 1 January 2013, Insurance Age can reveal.
Digital: The debate goes viral
The first wave of Insurance Age’s debate on professionalism has proved a huge success with brokers, insurers, compliance specialists and experts across the industry sharing their thoughts.
Lorica opens new Reading branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened its seventh branch in Reading.
Digital part one: Getting prime location in the global village
Industry professionalism comes in many forms: endeavouring to give customers the best possible advice, continually looking to enhance sector knowledge and helping staff members develop their own broking careers, to name just a few elements.
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
Axa goes to Ace for management liability underwriter
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Adam Wickens as senior management liability underwriter.
Professionalism: The industry could become a profession almost overnight
Chartered broker Roy Blackburn has commented that the insurance “industry” could become a profession almost overnight, although he doubts this will happen.
Broker Expo: Regional structure here to stay
Empowered regional underwriters are here to stay, according to experts on a panel discussion at the Broker Expo in Coventry.
Keating unveiled as UK General commercial MD
Mike Keating has been unveiled as the commercial managing director at UK General Insurance.
Ex-RSA CEO named as Lloyd's council deputy chairman
Former RSA group CEO Andy Haste has been unveiled as senior independent deputy chairman on the council of Lloyd's.
Axa goes to QBE for new Reading underwriter
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Karen Young as senior underwriter for its Reading branch.
Axa promotes one of its own to head of large loss
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Martin Steward as head of large loss.
Axa reports improved revenues and rates in UK & Ireland
Axa’s UK & Ireland operations have reported property & casualty (P&C) revenues of €3.2bn (£2.5bn) for the first nine months of 2012.
Kerry London appoints ex-Axa broker boss as non-exec
Kerry London has appointed Colin Calder as a non-executive director.
Chartered status under-promoted on websites, says Axa
A review of UK Chartered Broker websites commissioned by Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary found that many brokers were not promoting their Chartered status adequately.
Chartered status: where does it come from?
The idea of a company or institution being chartered holds a lot of clout, deriving as it does from the concept of a Royal Charter.
Xchanging launches new Xuber brand
Xchanging has relaunched its software business as Xuber.
'Crash for cash' fraudster who left victims "cheated and violated" jailed
A ‘crash for cash' fraudster who left his victims feeling "cheated and violated" has been jailed for 21 months and ordered to repay £7,250.
Axa goes back to basics with Simple range expansion
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched two new products from its Simple range.
UK General unveils new management team as commercial MD resigns
Peter Hubbard has been appointed chief executive of UK General, and Cathie Bruce, managing director commercial, has resigned.