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Hogg to exit Igo4 for UK General Scotland role
Former Igo4 commercial director Karen Hogg has been appointed UK General's business development manager for personal lines schemes in Scotland.
Towergate troubles fail to dent insurer support for Broker Network
Previous financial instability at Towergate has not deterred Broker Network's insurer partners standing by the organisation and its CEO Andy Fairchild, despite concerns members would be tempted to defect to other networks.
Biba bites: Alasdair Stewart
Post caught up with Alasdair Stewart, director of marketing and communications at Axa, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Trust Insurance Campaign: A thirst for knowledge
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s Made Simple campaign is the result of a year spent listening to customers and realising how much uncertainty surrounds insurance – and how much the buying public wants to learn.
Axa's Indian joint venture stake increases approved
The Indian government has approved Axa's application to raise its foreign ownership to 49% from 26% in two insurers for undisclosed sums.
Ex-Towergate director Bartlett becomes Axa's northern branch boss
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has finished compiling the senior management team for its branch operation with the appointment of Lisa Bartlett as regional director for the north.
Europe: Brokers in Northern Ireland - challenges & opportunities
Recent M&A activity in Northern Ireland has shaken up the region's insurance industry, bringing the future of high street brokers in the province under the microscope.
Broker Network bosses outline 2015 strategy at London conference
Broker Network's London members today (28 April) got a flavour of the business' 2015 work plan, which includes expanding the Countrywide brand to commercial lines, supporting members with succession planning and overhauling its schemes offering.
Industry dismissive of Apil plans for mandatory PL cover
Industry leaders have distanced themselves from calls by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers to introduce compulsory public liability insurance by suggesting it may damage the sector’s reputation among small businesses.
Axa claims tool launched to broker market
A digital claims tracking tool is now available to the entire broker market following the completion of pilot projects with Bluefin and Brokerbility.
Axa and UNA Alliance strike Mini Fleet Choice deal
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has agreed a motor fleet deal with the UNA Alliance of brokers which should see the insurer realise approximately £4.5m of gross written premium over the next three years.
Axa extends Tui travel insurance deal
Axa has extended its agreement with Tui UK and Ireland including underwriting travel policies in Ireland through the Falcon brand.
Organ bullish on Bluefin's prospects following double exit
Bluefin CEO Rob Organ claims there is “no confusion” at the broker following the double exit of CEO Mike Bruce and executive chairman Stuart Reid last week.
Laspo: Is it working?
Claims reforms may have reduced costs and made the process more efficient, but insurers and solicitors agree more needs to be done.
India's long-awaited opportunity
India’s general insurance sector looks set for a flurry of activity following a long-awaited change in the law allowing foreign companies to increase the stakes they hold in local firms, writes Nicky Burridge.
Organ named Bluefin CEO as Stuart Reid and Mike Bruce depart
Robert Organ has been appointed as CEO of Axa-owned Bluefin Insurance Group, subject to regulatory approval.
Axa expands Singapore post office offering
Axa is to increase its insurance offering to 44 SingPost branches and will include general insurance.
Market Moves - 16 April 2015
Who has moved where this week in the insurance industry.
Jargon: Beat the bull
Insurers need to make sure their communication is crystal clear and jargon-free, or face the fallout from consumers and regulators.
C-suite - Insurer: How to talk to customers
The threat to the insurance industry from ‘disruptors’ can be nullified with good communication, says Alasdair Stewart, Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary.
Interview: Chris Voller - Keeping up with the digital revolution
More than doubling your workforce pretty much overnight would cause some people a degree of panic, but not Chris Voller, head of claims for Axa Insurance.
Blog: Who is in the running to take over from Sandy Scott as CII CEO
The news this time last week that Sandy Scott was to step down as CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute started the proverbial rumour mill as to who would be his replacement.
Insurance Census - Ethnicity: Minority report
In the final part of the Insurance Census, Post looks at ethnic diversity in the insurance industry – and how the sector can improve.
International: Microinsurance: Starting small
How will the new microinsurance incubator launched by the World Economic Forum impact on lower-income communities, and what are other insurers doing to cater for this group?