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Indian regulator IRDA soft on rule defaulters, claims report
Insurance companies are flouting their "social and rural responsibilities" and the regulator, IRDA, lacks the will to punish them, according to a new report.
Axa Gulf opens new retail operation in Bahrain
Axa Gulf has opened a retail shop at the Nakheel Centre in Saar as part of an expansion strategy aimed at increasing its geographical footprint in Bahrain and the Gulf.
Hardy leaves CEO role at Axa
Steve Hardy has stepped down as chief executive of Axa Personal Lines.
High Net Worth: Asia's growing wealthy and insurers gradually waking up to opportunities
The population of wealthy people in Asia is continuing to soar, creating significant opportunities for insurers offering premium products catering to their needs.
Application fraud: Revving up rates
In an effort to bring down premiums, many drivers are telling 'white lies' on their application forms, compelling brokers to beef up their own fraud detection alongside insurers.
Dispute resolution: Cutting in the middle man
Financial savings and court support have never been sufficient to switch insurers onto alternative dispute resolution in big numbers. Will the Jackson reforms provide the essential incentives?
ISA 2012: Panel discusses evolving nature of Asian insurance hubs and offices
The changing dynamics of the Asian markets with their European/American headquarters is blurring the status of offices across the continent as regional hubs or self-sufficient management centres, and the divide between a front office and a back office…
Tesco launches van insurance with Axa
Tesco Bank has launched its own van insurance policy.
The AA and Direct Line provide 'poor' online customer experience, survey finds
UK home and motor insurers like Direct Line and The AA are potentially ruining opportunities to acquire new customers because of a poor online user experience, a survey has found.
Axa, LV, Zurich, Broker Direct and QBE triumph at Post Claims Awards 2012
Mike Klaiber, Zurich UK claims disease manager, was the winner of the inaugural CII Claims Faculty achievement award last night at the Post Claims Awards.
Barbon names new chief executive
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Mike Ramsey as chief executive officer.
Axa admits to Ted Baker policy wording 'ambiguity'
Axa has admitted that there was "some ambiguity" in the wording of clothing retailer Ted Baker's commercial combined policy, despite rejecting the company's claim for theft by an employee.
Axa fails in bid to re-enter Taiwan market
Taiwan's insurance regulator has refused to allow Axa to re-enter the market owing to concerns about the French insurer's commitment.
Retailer Ted Baker claims victory over Axa in employee theft case
British clothing retailer Ted Baker said it has won a "critical" ruling in the High Court in its dispute with Axa.
Axa Gulf launches roadside assistance with money back guarentee
Axa Gulf has launched a one-hour guaranteed roadside assistance service, in case of an emergency or breakdown, for all subscribers.
Social Media: The social media circle
With a culture of risk aversion, insurance is not a major social media player. But will the emergence of innovative German player Friendsurance change things?
ALC increases Prima cover limits
Global medical insurer ALC Health has increased the annual limits of its Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans as part of a review of the Prima range of medical insurance plans.
BIBA 2012 Video: Meerkats in hard hats and other pressing questions
Today at Biba we asked attendees about their reaction to commission disclosure, aggregation and technology.
Editor's comment: Daring to be optimistic?
As the UK general insurance industry decamped to Manchester earlier this week, it found a city still gasping for breath after the closest Premier League finale since the competition's birth.
Friend or Foe: Q&A with Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans
Steve Evans has spent four years bringing the activities of rate surveyor Autofocus to light, making him an unpopular figure in insurance circles.
Will Aviva's composite model help deliver increased shareholder value?
Aviva's high-profile boardroom bloodbath, which saw much-derided chief executive Andrew Moss ousted by angry shareholders, has laid bare the composite insurer's trading model.
Williams denies Accident Exchange settlement claims
Axa boss David Williams has rubbished Accident Exchange's claim that the insurer is reluctant to reach a settlement over the use of Autofocus evidence.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Taiwan regulator lambasts fickleness of foreign insurers
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission has criticised foreign insurers for exiting the market at the first sign of trouble, and urged them to honour their commitments in Taiwan.