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Axa posts 3% increase in P&C revenues in Q1
Axa posted revenues of €28.5bn (£23.4bn) for the first quarter of 2014, up 2% on a comparable basis, but down 1% on a reported basis.
Labour MPs considering PI fears for SME manifesto
Labour MPs are weighing the inclusion of employers' fears on workplace personal injury claims in the party's upcoming SME manifesto, following an Axa report on 'compensation culture'.
Axa calls for reforms to tackle rising EL claims
Axa has called for tougher sanctions for claims management companies and an industry best practice guide on health and safety, after research showed employers' liability claims continue to rise.
Karen Hogg to become Igo4 commercial director this week
Igo4 has hired Axa’s former director of strategic partnerships Karen Hogg as commercial director.
Autonet hires ex-Axa man Marshall as head of underwriting
Van insurance broking specialist Autonet Insurance has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Glen Marshall as its head of underwriting.
Axa recruits five to Newcastle branch in full underwriting launch
Axa has recruited five new underwriting staff for its Newcastle office as it seeks to move the branch to a full underwriting operation.
Axa overhauls PL intermediary for development underwriter model
Axa is to embark on a radical restructure of its personal lines intermediary division, providing brokers with more access to underwriters in their own offices.
Axa's Karen Hogg resigns three months into strategic partnerships role
Axa’s director of strategic partnerships Karen Hogg has resigned just three months after stepping into the role.
Disability charity says home insurance websites discriminate against disabled
Badly designed websites could be leaving major UK home insurers exposed to potential discrimination lawsuits by excluding more than 11 million disabled consumers from purchasing cover online.
Industry promises claims handling improvement after review finds issues
Regulator’s investigation highlights concerns over customer experience.
Claims Club News - 9 April 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 9 April.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 17 April 2014
At Post’s Claims Club, Axa’s head of liability claims John Dacey said that anecdotally, insurers are witnessing a rise in claimants representing themselves.
BIA Countdown: Q&A with 2007’s young achiever Donna Willis
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke a past winner of the Young Achiever accolade.
Insurance Fraud Register backers dismiss criticisms over slow progress
Hill Dickinson fraud boss Oakes says value of the IFR is ‘incredibly limited’.
Editor's comment: Handle whiplash issue with care
There are some life lessons that are easily learnt and rarely forgotten. For example, putting your head in a lion’s mouth is not advisable, and jumping off a cliff might hurt a bit if you’re not attached to a parachute or hang glider or if you’re not…
Rehabilitation-only personal injury whiplash debate fails to gain traction
Insurers highlight claims time frames as area of major concern
C-Suite: Insurer: The wait for change goes on
The collective reputation of the industry is at stake as changes for the better are hampered
BIA Countdown: 20 years of major loss
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to major loss experts at insurers and claims firms who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first…
Market moves - 27 March 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
Missing Malaysian plane unlikely to affect rates in aviation market
Fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 unknown after disappearing on 8 March.
Cyber Crime: Hack attack
As the demand for cyber insurance products grows, insurers are being required to service the market as well as protect their own businesses from cyber attacks.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of commercial lines
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to commercial lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.