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Ageas becomes latest insurer to join IFR
Ageas has become the latest insurer to join the Insurance Fraud Register.
Ageas keeps ties with Volkswagen after emissions scandal
The Volkswagen emissions scandal is to have no impact on its partnership with Ageas, the insurer has confirmed.
Ageas eyes Indonesia after Hong Kong sale
Ageas CEO Bart de Smet has said the insurer is interested in expanding in Asia's less developed markets.
Market Moves - 1 October 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Industry leaders hammer out key conference season concerns
Less government intervention in business, the cost of regulation and the planned increase in insurance premium tax top the list of topics that the insurance industry wants addressed ahead of the annual political conference season.
Ageas and Age UK extend partnership for another decade
Ageas has extended its partnership with Age UK for another 10 years, with customers now having the opportunity to manage their insurance policies online.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2015: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2015 (headquarters not featured)
Market Moves - 24 September 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Lemans steps up as interim Ageas Retail Direct MD as Corfield departs
Ageas has named retail finance director Nick Lemans as interim managing director for Ageas Retail Direct following Peter Corfield’s decision to exit the role.
Ageas picks Logue to succeed Pickford as finance director
Ageas Insurance has appointed Stuart Logue as its finance director starting from 16 November.
Ageas' Watson calls for tripartite reduction to counter compensation culture
A tripartite approach that involves a reduction in the level of general damages, limitation period and recoverable costs is the “only way” to address the so-called compensation culture, according to Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson.
Educating drivers on the importance of safety holds key to curbing uninsured driving
Reducing motor premiums by educating young drivers on the importance of road safety has been raised by market commentators as the main way of curbing the number of uninsured drivers, which has risen for the first time in a decade.
Insurers remain at odds with Apil over whiplash figures despite talk of collaboration
Insurers have welcomed calls by the president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers for greater collaboration, but have roundly rejected his argument that whiplash claims are on a downward trajectory.
C-Suite Europe: Technology opening up new avenues for insurer partnerships
New technology is changing the nature of the partnerships insurers are getting into, says Ageas CEO Bart De Smet.
Ageas sells Hong Kong division to Chinese private equity firm
Ageas has sold its Hong Kong division to China's largest private equity firm JD Capital for HK$10.7bn (£895m).
Household Underinsurance: The cost of home improvement
With homeowners moving less frequently and spending more time on improving their homes, the issue of property underinsurance has never been more pertinent.
Fosun and FWD eye Ageas' $1bn Hong Kong operation
Chinese conglomerate Fosun and life insurer FWD are attempting to buy Ageas' Hong Kong arm for around $1bn (£638m) according to reports.
UK insurer CEOs lament IPT hike as H1 results are squeezed
Industry CEOs have criticised the government’s "regressive" decision to increase insurance premium tax, but have dismissed the tax hike represents a disconnect from government, amid widespread profit drops and combined operating ratio deterioration at…
Insurers pledge support to intermediated motor market after RSA withdrawal
Large insurers have remained staunch in maintaining their presence in the personal lines broker motor market after RSA announced on 12 August it is to fully withdraw from the channel.
Ageas Retail
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Ageas UK's Watson signals commercial appetite after improved profitability
Ageas UK is to focus on writing schemes business, digital trading and motor in its commercial book after an action plan has led to sustained profitability in the division, CEO Andy Watson has said.
Ageas UK grows profits as Watson hails upward motor pricing trend
Ageas UK has reported an increased net profit for the six months ended 30 June 2015 to £29.5m (H1 2014: £25.3m) and an improved combined operating ratio of 98.3% (H1 2014: 100.7%).
Young driver IPT exemption unlikely despite positive government talks
Hopes of securing an exemption from the insurance premium tax hike for young drivers are dwindling, despite “constructive” talks between industry figures and the Department for Transport last week.
Blog: Why £200m Nationwide household loss might not be a big deal for DLG
Direct Line Group CEO Paul Geddes was bullish today when the insurance group released its half year results.