Francois-Xavier Boisseau
A return of cash flow underwriting – is this common sense or a kamikaze approach?
As interest rates rise, talk is growing of a return to cash flow underwriting. Popular in the 1980s and 1990s, this is when insurers underwrote unprofitably, but were covered by strong returns. There is concern that insurance could be heading for the ultimate race to the bottom, reports Saxon East.
François-Xavier Boisseau a “big loss” to Ageas
But most brokers believe the insurer’s planned restructure is positive.
François-Xavier Boisseau promises a “seamless transition” for brokers as Ageas restructures
Ageas’ CEO, Insurance, looks back over his 25 year career ahead of his retirement from the insurer.
Ageas UK in significant restructure
François-Xavier Boisseau retiring from the business.
Adding value in an ‘aggregator-led’ chain
Technology has moved clients towards price-focused aggregators, but there is still room for traditional broking in the household market, says François-Xavier Boisseau
Sentiment survey May 2015: A world of change
As Britain looks forward to possible change brought by the 2015 election, whether by means of a new leading party, a new coalition or simply new policies, I began to consider which views expressed by brokers in the Sentiment Survey are changing and which…
Special Video Edition - Products - Ageas: François-Xavier Boisseau
Ageas's CEO, Insurance, François-Xavier Boisseau relives the company's highlights from 2013.
High Court grants Groupama business transfer to Ageas
The High Court has granted the transfer of business from Groupama Insurance to Ageas Insurance.
Ageas' CEO Andy Watson on taking over from Barry Smith
Ageas CEO Andy Watson has admitted that taking on his current role from predecessor Barry Smith was “a bit of an Alex Ferguson moment”.
Groupama's UK results bring delight and frustration for CEO
Groupama UK’s chief executive, François-Xavier Boisseau, has admitted that his satisfaction at producing record levels of profit in 2011 has been tempered by the sale process forced upon the insurer by its French parent.
Bids for Groupama due in tomorrow
Bids for Groupama’s UK business are close to being tabled with Zurich, Axa and Allianz all in the frame according to reports.
Groupama up for grabs
Speculation continues to surround the sale of French insurance giant’s UK operations
Groupama chief flattered to be for sale
Groupama’s chief executive officer, François-Xavier Boisseau, has described being put up for sale as both a “disappointment and good surprise. It is quite flattering to be for sale because you are considered a very valuable asset.”
Groupama sells healthcare arm to Simplyhealth
Simplyhealth has today announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the UK healthcare business of Groupama Insurances, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Incisive Media cleans up at the Biba Awards 2011
Journalists from Insurance Age and sister title Post Magazine topped three categories and received four highly commended awards at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2011 journalist of the year awards.
Groupama chief slams legal profession over referral fees
The chief executive of Groupama Insurances has blasted the “lobbying power” of the legal profession in preventing the introduction of an outright ban on the use of referral fees.
News analysis - numbers: rival brands NIG's new pricing policy 'suicidal'
"We are certainly looking to grow our book of business and that means making it clear that we have an appetite"
NIG's rates guarantee is suicidal according to Groupama CEO
Groupama Insurances CEO, François-Xavier Boisseau, has fired a broadside at NIG and its controversial ‘guarantee to beat’ rate offer to brokers, describing the move as suicidal.
Entire Choicequote workforce in redundancy consultation
The entire staff and management team at Choicequote have entered a redundancy consultation period just two and a half years after the broker was bought by Groupama.
The PB Interview - Laurent Matras: Through the storm
Laurent Matras, managing director at Groupama Insurances, tells Andrew Tjaardstra about the state of the insurance market and how he is working closely with brokers to give his firm a competitive advantage.
ChoiceQuote jobs at risk as consultation period kicks off
Nearly 70 jobs at Groupama-owned ChoiceQuote Insurance Services are at risk following an extensive business review