Axa
This week: Personal injury, fundamental flaws and results
Personal injury took on a new meaning for me this week when I discovered a bruised ankle picked up during a recent paragliding adventure was actually a bad break.
Axa CEO: Discount rate cut could wipe out benefit from whiplash reform
The reduction of the discount rate may wipe out any reduction in premiums that consumers might see from whiplash reforms, the CEO of Axa has warned.
Axa sees profits rise by 12% in 2016
Axa has seen underlying profit rise by 12% to £263m in the UK and Ireland business.
Axa launches rolling news app for mid-market brokers
Axa has unveiled a rolling news app aimed at helping commercial brokers in the mid-market space better understand their clients.
Law firm to pay Axa £70,000 after systematically inflating legal costs
Claimant law firm Asons has agreed to repay almost £70,000 to Axa after admitting to falsely and systematically inflating its legal costs.
McCafferty joins Axa as CEO
Brendan McCafferty has joined Axa as CEO for intermediated and direct insurance after holding the position of Flood Re CEO.
Government sets out insurance framework for driverless cars
The government will set out a framework this week for insurance for driverless cars, a move that has been welcomed by insurers.
Uninsured drivers: clamping down
Large numbers of uninsured cars have been seized but many vehicles continue to drive around uncovered
Post February 2017: Power, assistance and accolades
The 2017 Post Power List is revealed in the February issue.
BRE and Axa unveil flood proof house to encourage resilient repairs
Watford-based building science centre BRE has developed a flood-resilient prototype home to show the most effective ways to protect properties against flood damage.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017: Amanda Blanc
UK group CEO, Axa
Post Power List 2017: Mark Weil
CEO, Marsh UK & Ireland
Market restructuring results in 1000 jobs lost over last three months
More than 1000 jobs have been placed at risk over the last three months owing to business restructuring across the market.
Chair John O'Roarke hails 'exciting opportunities' as Horwich Farrelly unveils record turnover
The chairman of specialist insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly has declared its growth in turnover and instructions as a sign of its growing “credibility” in its chosen markets.
Insurance United Against Dementia calls on industry to help raise £10m for research institute
Campaign aims to unite the sector against the biggest cause of death in UK
Insurers extend travel cover amid Trump travel ban
Travel insurers will allow policyholders to claim if they are denied entry to the US.
Intesa weighs bid for Generali
Italy's largest bank Intesa Sanpaulo is investigating a potential bid for Italy's largest insurer Generali.
Inflexion Private Equity buys out telematics specialist My Policy
Inflexion Private Equity has bought out telematics specialist My Policy and brought in Mark Wood, who previously held a CEO position at Axa, as chairman.
Motor fraud: Reaching critical mass
Although the adoption of My Licence has been slow to date, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau has predicted an increase in uptake to 50% this year. Will 2017 see the service reach critical mass?
Leonardi appointed head of Generali Asia
Former senior Axa employee Roberto Leonardi has been appointed regional officer for Generali Asia’s insurance operations.
Allianz and Standard Chartered enter Asia GI partnership
Following a competitive tender Allianz and Standard Chartered have agreed a 15 year five country general insurance bancassurance partnership in Asia.
Bharti Axa GI promotes Srinivasan to CEO
Bharti Axa General Insurance has promoted chief commercial and principal officer Sanjeev Srinivasan to CEO and managing director.
This Week in Post: Census, success and snow
The snowflakes trickling gently down from the skies across the nation remind me of the vast number of people who trickle through the doors of the insurance sector - people, our Census closes today!