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Acturis boosts revenue and profit in 2021
Acturis grew revenues by 6.7% in 2021 to £111.9m, its 20th consecutive year of revenue growth.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.
Blog: Has the pandemic strengthened the case for brokers to seek PE deals?
Partnering with private equity may help brokers succeed during what looks set to be a complex, challenging, but potentially rewarding period, argues Andrew Backen, partner, Equistone Partners Europe.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Insurtech 100 special – 'The Last Word' with Pie Insurance CEO John Swigart and Shift Technology CEO Jeremy Jawish
In the 26th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together two start-ups featured in the Insurtech 100, to provide the last word on the rankings.
Axa to pay French Covid-19 BI claims after court ruling – reports
Updated: The insurer will pay out to restaurants following a court decision that it must pay one owner two months worth of coronavirus-related cover.
Acturis continues international expansion with French buy
Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.
In Person: Jacques Verlingue boss of Adélaïde Group, owner of Finch and ICB
Verlingue explains the history of the family-owned French firm and shares his thoughts on buying during Brexit uncertainty, organic growth, servicing clients and heli-skiing.
ICB and Finch owner aiming to double by 2022
Group looking at more buys as well as organic growth and international expansion.
Axa appoints Amelie Breitburd as UK and Ireland CFO
Breitburd replaces Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge who was also interim CEO after Amanda Blanc left.
The Blog Spot: World Cup predictions
Lloyd's tips France but Ida Axling dreams of a different outcome.
The Blog Spot: Filling in the Blanc?
There has been a lot of chat about how Axa might fill Amanda Blanc’s distinctive shoes but no real suggestions as to who could take her place. Siân Barton writes.
Zurich’s Richard Coleman joins Collinson Group
Coleman was MD of Zurich commercial broker but left the insurer earlier this year.
MS Amlin picks Belgium as post-Brexit hub
According to the firm the change is expected to be completed in time for 2019 renewals.
Coface sees income rise but COR decline
Credit insurer posts results ahead of proposed IPO.
Axa UK unveils new group chief financial officer
Axa UK has unveiled Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge as the UK group's chief financial officer, replacing Jean Drouffe who will assume a leadership position in Axa France.
Axa adds more execs to the UK
Axa has bolstered its direct arm with the addition of two new roles – a pricing and claims officer along with a chief operating officer.
Aviva France CEO announces immediate resignation
Aviva has confirmed that Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has resigned as CEO of Aviva France.
Boisseau dismisses Groupama Group rating downgrade
Francois-Xavier Boisseau, CEO of Groupama Insurances, has dismissed the recent rating downgrade to Groupama Group by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as being of “no relevance” to the UK business.
Coface's Denecker to retire as UK managing director
Trade credit insurer Coface has confirmed that Xavier Denecker is to retire as managing director in the UK and Ireland with Frédéric Bourgeois appointed to the role.
UK brokers endure 3.9% annual revenue drop
UK brokers have seen their revenues fall every year since 2007, a report published today by market research agency Finaccord has found.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
LIU Europe appoints new trade credit vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has swooped to appoint Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for its trade credit and political risk team.
Groupama chief blasts Standard & Poor's after downgrade
The CEO of Groupama Insurances in the UK has slammed Standard & Poor's (S&P) for its "dogmatic" approach to credit ratings.
Groupama Insurances CEO allays downgrade fears
The CEO of Groupama Insurances in the UK has insisted the insurer's trading position remains excellent despite Standard and Poor's (S&P) downgrade of Groupama S.A.