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RSA lures Axa commercial liability boss
Corentin Maurice, Axa's former group head of commercial liability, has joined RSA as European liability leader in the firm’s global specialty lines business.
Axa launches Simple second wave
French insurer Axa has expanded its Simple product range designed to be traded online.
UK General looks to shed broker agencies to boost sales and service
UK General's new chief executive has revealed plans to reduce the number of agencies the insurer holds with brokers from its current level of 800 as part of an effort to build partnerships and improve its sales and service offering with a more select…
Interview: Peter Hubbard - back in business
After spending his time since leaving Axa in 2008 pre-occupied with a range of non-executive roles, Peter Hubbard has burst back onto the scene this week as chief executive of UK General. He talks to Post about his decision to return to a company in a…
Insurer-owned brokers: An endangered species?
The insurer-owned broker has become a permanent industry fixture in recent years, but a number of sales may have put the model in doubt. Are its days numbered?
Keating joins CEO Hubbard at UK General as Bruce exits
Cathie Bruce is leaving her post of managing director of the commercial division at UK General and will be replaced by former Axa personal lines intermediary boss Mike Keating.
Axa leads the way for insurers in top 100 best global brands list
Axa has been named the highest ranking insurer in the 2012 Interbrand top 100 Best Global Brands list, after increasing its brand value by 1% to $6.75bn (£4.18bn).
Axa snaps up PR expert as director of corporate affairs
Axa UK has appointed international public relations guru Richard Stephenson as director of corporate affairs.
Bluefin appoints Reich's Capel
Axa-owned insurance broker Bluefin has appointed John Capel as regional managing director.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Customer loyalty - At your service
Firms are increasingly turning to customer loyalty metrics to help understand customer needs, improve services and increase retention rates.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Interview with Amanda Blanc
Amanda Blanc saw her move to Axa as a chance to test herself, and it is a mission she continues to revel in.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2012 - The winners
Guests were welcomed to the eighth annual Rehabilitation First Awards, held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, by chair of the judging panel and editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who spoke of how the hugely successful London Paralympics could prove a …
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
Industry divided over advantages of attending party conferences
Insurers remain divided over the merits of attending party conferences as a means of raising the profile of important industry issues in political circles.
Bluefin ponders acquisitions after publishing positive 2011 results
Bluefin has "plenty of cash washing around" should it decide to make an acquisition, according to chief executive Stuart Reid.
Direct Line Group: Divestment dilemma
The Royal Bank of Scotland may have formally announced plans for an initial public offering of Direct Line Group, but it still faces final decisions on the divestment of its insurance arm.
Motor insurance: Driving down cover costs
With two major indices reporting a fall in the cost of motor insurance, there are signs that the sector’s fortunes are improving. Can insurers afford to be optimistic, or should they proceed with caution?
Top five European news stories
The top five stories from insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Fitch cuts Axa IFS outlook from stable to negative
Concerns about Axa's ability to improve profitability were cited for the move by Fitch Ratings to revise the outlook of the firm’s Insurer Financial Strength rating from stable to negative.
Bluefin delivers £11.5m dividend to Axa
Bluefin has paid its parent company an £11.5m dividend for the 2011 financial year on Ebitda of £17.8m (2010: £15.2m) and pre-tax profit of £11.6m (2010: £10m).
Bluefin launches schemes and affinities division
Bluefin Insurance Group has unveiled Bluefin Solutions, a division focusing on the development and distribution of new and existing schemes and affinities.