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Review of the year: February 2018
The shortest month of the year kicked off with brokers complaining about SSP, early reports of Allianz expressing interest in buying XL Group, InsurTech start-ups and GDPR.
Axa XL to move EU arm to Dublin
Insurer is to move its principal EU insurance company from the UK to Ireland ahead of the Brexit deadline.
Axa XL names new CUO for London market wholesale
Dan Curran takes over from Paul Greensmith who was recently appointed UK CEO of Catlin Underwriting Agencies and XL Catlin Insurance.
Axa XL names Paul Greensmith as CEO
He takes on responsibility for Catlin Underwriting Agencies and XL Catlin Insurance Company UK and replaces Paul Jardine who is set to leave XL Catlin later this year.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
Deals, management exits and FCA guidance were among the top five most clicked on stories by brokers this week.
XL Catlin unveils media and entertainment products
Policies are aimed at film and television productions as well as live performances.
Axa to complete $15bn XL takeover tomorrow
Deal has received regulatory approval.
A look at Insurance Hound’s most read by brokers in June and July 2018
Which topics were grabbing attention over the summer?
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
Axa and XL reveal first common branding step
No change for UK brokers.
Blog Spot: Will Allianz end up with takeover indigestion?
The Sunday Times led the way this weekend with the news that Allianz is surveying the insurer smorgasbord and keen to fill its plate.
Aviva or RSA named as Allianz targets – reports
Global Allianz CEO, Oliver Bäte, is keen to make a large UK acquisition according to market rumours.
XL Catlin adds cyber to its casualty offering
New cover aimed at mid-sized and large companies and has a limit of £5m.
XL Catlin launches terror product for fleets
New offering has $25m of capacity for any one risk.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 June 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
XL Catlin launches Corporate CPR
Product can cover 45 named crisis events under six categories.
XL Catlin launches leisure product
Offering designed to help protect visitor attractions against security threats and catastrophic injury claims.
#Insagepeople: 8 - 11 May 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
Aviva targets medium sized SMEs
Aviva's Phil Bayles, MD of UK intermediaries, says insurer is in a good position compared to some of its competitors.
David Cahoon steps up as MD at Rural Insurance
Previous boss Ian Barclay left last July.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Axa buying XL dominated the headlines taking up two slots in the top five most read. However there was plenty more going on with an insurer going into liquidation, profits rising at Aviva and advice for brokers on GDPR.
Quizzical questions: 9 March 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
The Blog Spot: Lifting the lid on optimism with Allianz, XL and Axa
Emmanuel Kenning looks at two conflicting stories as brokers frown and smile about the future.
Brokers upbeat for growth after “massive” XL and Axa deal
Market pleased that XL has “gone to a good home” and confident of new opportunities.