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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.
NIG makes business development push in the south
NIG has appointed three new area business development managers (ABDM) across the south of the UK.
Review: Motoring along
Motor Fleet from Axa. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
Blanc pleased with progress but demands more
Amanda Blanc has challenged rival insurers to “put their money where their mouth is” on chartered status as she hailed the progress of her own broker-focused strategy.
Ghost brokers ripping off thousands of motorists
Thousands of drivers could be unknowingly uninsured after purchasing fraudulent or fake cover, according to a BBC report.
Axa denies reports it will take Bluefin in-house
Axa has refuted claims, published in the Sunday Telegraph, that it plans to take the general insurance broking segment of Bluefin in-house.
Axa opens two new offices and hints at more to come
Axa Commercial Lines has officially opened new branches in Bristol and Newcastle.
Garwyn appoints ex-Marsh CEO
Loss adjuster Garwyn has appointed Artur Niemczewski as chief executive officer.
Insurance Age Blog: What Hiscox's Bluefin jibe really means
One of the most popular stories on insuranceage.co.uk this week was the news that Hiscox had cancelled its PI agency with Bluefin, the Axa-owned broker.
Bluefin's Reid hits back at Hiscox’s impartiality comment
Stuart Reid, chief executive officer of Bluefin, has hit back at Hiscox for questioning the broker’s impartiality when cancelling its agency agreement.