Articles by Stephanie Denton
Axa confirms mid-market sector appetite with 10 target segments
Axa has revealed it is to target 10 mid-market segments as part of its ambitious five year growth plan.
Editor's comment: Learning from the whizz kids
My six year-old is a whizz on the iPad and has been since he was four. While I carefully follow the instructions to the apps we download, he learns as he plays and instinctively works out when he needs to tap, tilt or shake the tablet.
Editor's comment: A woman's work
In the week we celebrated International Women’s Day, the UK’s intelligence agencies were told by MPs to vary their traditional recruiting of white males and instead recruit middle-aged mothers because they are ‘emotionally intelligent’.
Bellamy calls for Das arrangement to be referred to the regulator
Former Das employee, Philip Bellamy, has denied any wrongdoing and insisted his own conduct was “impeccable” following news of his departure.
Paymentshield secures extension to MAB distribution deal
Paymentshield has confirmed its distribution agreement with Mortgage Advice Bureau has been extended to 2017.
Editor's comment: Golf anyone?
The image of an insurance non-executive director having an easy life where they just pop in and attend quarterly business meetings and spend the rest of their life on the golf course is long gone.
5 things we didn't know this time last week
It's been a busy week in the news with Towergate and Gallagher swapping staff and insurers puffing out their chests to reveal their results so you might be forgiven for missing other news that has happened this week.
Landmark judgment on credit hire sees court adopt “lowest reasonable rate” approach
A Court of Appeal’s judgment today has been hailed as a major breakthrough for insurers, putting a stop to the inflated rates that credit hire organisations have been allowed to charge in recent years.
Editor's comment: A game of musical chairs?
Anyone watching insurance from the outside might well believe that the sector is currently playing an elaborate game of musical chairs with staff constantly moving from one broker to another.
Editor's comment: It’s time to seize the day
Insurance is traditionally known for being a slow moving market, which takes its time and waits to be issued with regulation and guidelines.
Video: RSA's Kenny Leitch on driverless cars
Last week government ministers launched the UK’s driverless car trials in the Royal Borough of Greenwich - the location of one of the government backed projects which RSA is the insurance partner for.
Brokers welcome changes to 100-year old legislation as Insurance Bill gains Royal Assent
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Insurance Act, which has today received Royal Assent.
Axa considers premium transparency for direct commercial customers
Axa is considering informing its direct commercial customers of their previously charged premiums as it reveals it will start to do so for some of its personal lines customers this month.
Intelligence sharing agreement between IFB and police to target criminal gangs is renewed
An agreement between the Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Association of Chief Police Officers to share intelligence on organised criminal gangs between the insurance industry and the police has been reviewed and renewed due to its ongoing success.
Editor's comment: The right candidate for the job?
Last week I advertised for a CEO for Towergate, calling for someone with broking experience and a firm hand.
MSIG appoints Graeme Rayner as CUO
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd’s has promoted Graeme Rayner to chief underwriting officer.
Aviva heralds 'fundamentally dishonest' crash for cash victory where fraud was not pleaded
Aviva has heralded a case that exposed phantom passengers and where the evidence led the judge to find the claim ‘fundamentally dishonest’, even though fraud was not specifically pleaded, as a clear warning to fraudsters.
Tysers appoints Lancashire's Blakeborough as COO
Lloyd’s broker, Tyser & Co has appointed Stuart Blakeborough as chief operating officer.
Editor's comment: Applications welcomed
“Born again broker seeks new CEO to restore business with falling Ebitda and declining income to its former glory days. Experience of broking market preferable along with proven track record.”
Editor's comment: A market under attack
Quarter three of 2014 saw a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered UK motor insurance market, suggesting rates might be on the rise and claims might be falling as the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 started to take effect.
Editor's comment: Taking flooding seriously
2015 was always set to be a big year for UK flood discussions, with the Flood Re scheme agreed within the Water Bill due to be up and running this summer.
Biba Manifesto 2015: Breaking news
The Post team brings you the breaking news on the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Manifesto 2015 as it launched at parliament on 19 January.
Video: Preparing for the Insurance Bill
Last year the government introduced the Insurance Bill to Parliament, with the aim of supporting the growth of Britain’s insurance industry and helping customers by updating the 100 year-old rules governing contracts between businesses and insurers.
Editor's comment: Je Suis Charlie
On 7 January terrorists attacked free speech by shooting dead 12 innocent journalists and police at the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.