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New London sales chief for Axa
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed Ryan Birbeck as its new London sales manager.
Axa survey finds SMEs pessimistic about profits
A survey of SMEs by Axa Commercial Lines has revealed that while hopes for an increase in turnover were strong expectations of profitability and plans for recruitment were less positive.
Insurer service improving, according to survey
Service from insurers in the UK is improving, according to figures released by Jelf.
Bluefin gains chartered status
Bluefin has been awarded chartered status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) having completed the entry process in November last year.
Standard & Poor’s maintains negative outlook for insurers
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has removed Allianz Plc, Aviva Insurance (Europe) and Axa Insurance from its Creditwatch list but confirmed it was keeping a negative outlook for insurers.
Where now for Groupama et al?
So we’ve got three insurers up for sale, namely RBSI, Brit and now Groupama. Consolidation in the insurer space has been predicted for some time now but I don’t think people expected it to happen like this – more deals done behind closed doors than…
NIG wins events underwriting contract from Axa
NIG has won the contract to underwrite the core business of Event Insurance Services (EIS) from incumbent provider, Axa.
Industry laments lack of referral fee bite in TSC report
The Transport Select Committee’s follow up report into the cost of motor insurance has been widely welcomed by the insurance industry but there is frustration that proposed measures to tackle referral fees do not go far enough.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers
The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.
Axa loses London sales chief
Axa Commercial Lines' head of sales for London, Jamie Lewis, has resigned from the company, although a spokeswoman for the insurer would not confirm when he had done so.
Household rates will continue to rise says PwC
Accounting firm PwC has warned that the recent winter storms could push household premiums up this year.
Axa warns of home insurance claims surge
Home insurance claims are set to rise in the coming year due to the increased number of events taking place this summer, according to research conducted by Axa Personal Lines.
Profile: Biba does Brussels
Distribution, European influence and a united voice for insurance are just some of the key areas new Biba chairman Andy Homer and CEO Eric Galbraith are focusing on, writes Martin Friel
Ratings downgrades may spark client flight to quality
With the number of ratings warnings increasing across the industry, brokers need to keep an eye out
Government investigates credit ratings agencies
The Treasury Committee has launched an investigation into credit rating agencies questioning the transparency and soundness of their methodologies.
Axa offloads Denplan to rival firm
Axa has sold its Denplan business to the Simplyhealth Group for £115m.
Insurers react to S&P downgrade warning
Axa, Aviva and Allianz have responded to the news that insurers could face a downgrade in their credit ratings by highlighting the link to the negative watch recently placed on Eurozone member countries.
Major insurers hit by credit rating warning
Axa, Allianz and Aviva groups are among 15 insurers that Standard & Poor's (S&P) have warned face a downgrade in their credit rating.
Axa boss quits to "pursue other interests"
Mike Keating, managing director, intermediary and partnerships sales at Axa, has left the business.
Insurance Age blog: Those flip-flopping insurers
Insurers are a funny bunch. They always seem to be changing their minds about stuff. One day they love a particular line of business, the next they are getting out of it.
Those flip-flopping insurers
Insurers are a funny bunch. They always seem to be changing their minds about stuff. One day they love a particular line of business, the next they are getting out of it. It's the same with individuals.
Axa reveals package of benefits for chartered brokers
Axa Commercial has unveiled a trio of benefits for chartered brokers following a period of market consultation.
Mitsui Sumitomo expands in Dublin
Mitsui Sumitomo has appointed Brian Moran and Gavin Mullen to expand the offering of its recently launched Dublin office.
Bluefin uses Axa delegated authority for PI book
Bluefin is to open a new office in Glasgow to handle PI and SME business that Axa Commercial Direct cannot write.