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Post Power List 2017: Andy Watson
UK CEO, Ageas
Ageas confirms Kwik Fit Uddingston site closure
Ageas UK has today confirmed to its employees working at its Uddingston office in Lanarkshire that it will close the site from 31 March 2017.
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Trouble brewing: What went wrong at Kwik Fit Insurance?
At the end of November, Ageas confirmed it would be closing Kwik Fit Insurance’s Uddingston site, putting 521 jobs at risk.
Rank: 22 - Andy Watson, Ageas UK CEO
Despite extending its partnership with Tesco, it was a relatively quiet 2015 for Ageas.
Flood claims: Under the weather
One year after Storms Desmond and Eva, schemes are now available to make cover affordable for households and small businesses in areas at risk of flooding. As barriers to resilient repairs persist, the focus is shifting to a more precise mapping of the…
IPT: higher and higher
Wasn't expecting that... The lyrics from the Jamie Lawson song could apply to insurers, following the latest hike in insurance premium tax.
Insurers 'should re-examine evidence' after whiplash doctor to pay £100,000
Insurers are being urged to re-examine whiplash evidence provided by a doctor accused of exaggerating personal injury claims.
North Lanarkshire council calls for government task force over Kwik Fit site closure
Ageas retail CEO Ant Middle informed staff at Kwik Fit Insurance's Uddingston site yesterday that all 521 staff are at risk of losing their jobs when the site closes in March.
521 jobs at risk in Kwik-Fit Insurance office closure
Ageas is consulting with more than 500 staff over the planned closure of Kwik Fit Insurance in Uddingston, Scotland.
Driverless cars could 'kill off' motor insurance, Ageas warns
Driverless cars could spell the end of motor insurance and force a transformation of the claims process, the CEO of Ageas has warned.
Blog: Remember, remember to lock up in November
It seems as though the minute the clocks went back on 30 October our minds turned to all things winter, including spooky goings on, fireworks, present lists and the much anticipated John Lewis Christmas ad - who can resist #BustertheBoxer?
Ageas sees profits fall on back of summer storm damage
Ageas has seen profits of £43m in the third quarter, a fall 8% from £46.9m in the same period last year.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Over-50s: Targeting a mature market
For insurers, targeting the over-50s market would appear to be a no-brainer, not least because there are so many of them.
Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau calls time on IPT for telematics
It's a sad fact that road casualty rates increase around this time of year as we endure darker evenings and deteriorating weather conditions.
Blog: Think like a start-up or face digital insurance failure
Last week, Post gathered more than 150 people together at the Business Design Centre in Islington for the first ever Digital Insurance World.
Gary Lineker among investors in insurtech firm Neos
Football legend Gary Lineker is among the investors contributing to £1m seed funding for smart home insurtech firm Neos.
Post’s Top 100 UK insurer rankings 2016
The results are out. Has your company made Post’s Top 100 UK insurers 2016?
Top 100 UK Insurers 2016: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
Where can you find the offices of the Top 20 UK insurers? Find out in our interactive map.
Post’s Top 100 UK Insurers: Full 100 listing
Each year Post works in association with ratings agency AM Best to put together a list of the UK’s top 100 insurers.
Top UK Insurers ranking 2016: Number 10 – Ageas
Rank: 10 (2014 rank: 10)
The case for a united front in the fight against fraud
The insurance industry has been multiplying initiatives against fraud but is it presenting a unified front against increasingly organised scams?
Sure Thing to launch underwriting arm
Insurance broker Sure Thing will launch its own underwriting arm within the next year.