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Driverless cars could be used 'as a potential weapon', says Axa
Driverless cars could be vulnerable to cyber attacks and could even be used as a “potential weapon" in a city, a report from Axa has warned.
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Amanda Blanc and Steve Lewis join ABI board
Top bosses at Axa and RSA have been appointed to the board of the Association of British Insurers.
First driverless death will push full autonomy further down the road
The first potential death caused by a Tesla car will push the reality of fully autonomous vehicles further down the road and have repercussions for the insurance industry, experts have warned.
Career file: Amanda Blanc, Axa UK and Ireland
Amanda Blanc has been promoted to CEO of Axa UK and Ireland, replacing Paul Evans.
Blog: Brexit - How much preparation has gone on behind the scenes?
Post made hay with a Freedom of Information request earlier this month, which revealed that the industry’s two main regulators had not carried out a formal review of the regulatory and financial impact of a Brexit.
International - Asia: China's internet explosion
Insurers are looking for new ways into China’s underserved market, yet a successful digital strategy will not only require investment but the right type of partnership
Axa UK can meet global COR targets says CEO Amanda Blanc
Axa's UK CEO Amanda Blanc believes that the business is on target to meet the ambitious improved targets for group-wide combined operating ratio set out as part of its new four year strategic plan yesterday.
Asia Interview: Amelie Breitburd, CFO, Axa Asia
Andrew Tjaardstra met with Amelie Breitburd, chief financial officer of Axa Asia at the insurer's Asia headquarters in Quarry Bay on Hong Kong Island.
Axa looks to 94% combined ratio goal
Axa's new four year strategic plan will aim for its global non-life business to post a global combined ratio within the 94-5% range by 2020.
Aquila Underwriting expands into French market
Specialist managing general agency Aquila Underwriting is setting its sights on the French corporate market with the formation of new agency We Specialty, based in Paris.
Axa seeks to save €2.1bn by 2020
Axa is looking to "focus and transform" its business by 2020 as it seeks to boost underlying earnings per share by between 3-7% per year.
Axa targets growing Asia profits 60% within five years
Global insurer Axa wants to grow its underlying profits in Asia to €900m (£690m) by the end of 2020 from €551m last year.
Inet3 launches flood cover for non-standard home risks
Specialist property managing general agent Inet3 has launched non-standard home risks cover on Flood Re, with the support of a new learning hub for brokers.
ABI has never been more relevant to its members says outgoing chair Paul Evans
The Association of British Insurers has never been “more relevant to its members” and “the work, focus and voice of the ABI is directed by its members, for its members” according to outgoing chairman Paul Evans.
Cycling: Reaching new summits
The London 2012 Olympics made cycling popular in the UK again but what effect has it had on the insurance industry supporting it?
Aviva's Andy Briggs to replace Paul Evans as chair of ABI
Andy Briggs, CEO of Aviva UK Life and chairman of Aviva Global Life, has been nominated to take up chair of the Association of British Insurers.
Digital: Snooping in the age of social media
The access that private and public bodies have to our personal data has been a continual point of debate in the electronic age and the current passage through the Houses of Parliament of the Investigatory Powers Bill is a case in point
Axa Insurance appoints Allison Hughes to head of business development
Axa Insurance has appointed Allison Hughes to the newly-created role of head of business development in order to better cater to corporate clients.
Digital Insurance Collective Blog: Ping Pong, Brexit and learnings from Mondo/Starling Banks
At the end of May, Post held the second meeting of the Digital Insurance Collective at the Bounce venue in Farringdon London.
Post Blog: Why Amanda Blanc's ascension to Axa UK CEO was never in doubt
The news last week that Amanda Blanc is to become CEO of Axa UK was probably among the least surprising insurance-related announcements in the last decade
Blottiere appointed COO of Axa Asia
Axa has appointed Marc Blottiere as regional chief operating officer for Axa Asia.
In Depth: Wearable Tech: More science fact than fiction, but is there a wearable future for insurers?
As wearable tech becomes more mainstream, what are the risks for the industry?
Axa UK must innovate, says incoming CEO Amanda Blanc
Amanda Blanc is putting innovation towards the top of her priorities as she takes the reins at Axa UK, just six months on from starting her last promotion, running general insurance for UK & Ireland at the global insurer.