Amanda Blanc
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.
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.
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
Rank: 8 - Amanda Blanc, CEO, Axa Insurance
Last year Blanc was widely expected to move to the top spot at Towergate but the move never transpired and instead a reorganisation of Axa’s UK general insurance activities saw her empire widen as she was appointed as CEO of the UK brand.
Career File: Amanda Blanc - Blanc to lead Axa Ireland
Axa UK will bring all of its insurance business under one leader with Amanda Blanc, CEO, Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, taking responsibility for Axa Ireland from 1 January 2016.
Axa reveals structure of new combined UK GI operation
The new Axa Insurance is to be split into four business units following the reorganisation of the insurer's UK general insurance activities which will take effect on 1 January 2016.
Amanda Blanc to lead combined UK GI operation from next year
Axa UK commercial lines and personal lines intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc is to take control of Axa’s entire general insurance operation in the UK as of 1 January next year.
C-Suite - Insurer: The cost of regulation
Is the FCA just profligate or is there more behind the need for the regulator to increase fees?
Axa’s Blanc reveals five-year growth plan as insurer seeks 15% share of mid-market sector
Amanda Blanc, CEO of Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, has revealed she has ambitious growth plans over the next five years and is targeting a combined operating ratio of 95% for the business.
Towergate tipped for future sale despite debt-for-equity deal
There is “no question” Towergate will be up for sale once again in the coming years, according to market insiders, who believe the swift appointment of a CEO is paramount following this week’s debt-for-equity deal.
Jargon-busting claims transparency scheme unveiled by Axa
Axa has teamed up with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in a bid to provide a more transparent claims process for customers.
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.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 13 March
Who knew the humble photograph could be so political? Penny was aghast when she realised the issues a simple picture could generate!
Axa inks £4m Saffron partnership
A new partnership between Axa and Saffron Insurance Brokers is expected to deliver over £4m in gross written premiums for 2014.
Sir John Major and The Apprentice’s Brady to deliver Biba keynotes
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has booked Sir John Major, Karren Brady, John Prescott, David Davis and Ming Campbell as the keynote speakers for its annual conference.
Editor's Comment: Getting the band back together
Last year The Big Reunion hit our screens featuring pop groups Five, 911, Atomic Kitten, The Honeyz, Liberty X, Blue and B*Witched.
Matras returns to Axa as personal lines intermediary MD
Former Groupama Insurances managing director Laurent Matras has returned to Axa as managing director of the insurer’s personal lines intermediary division.
Chartered status: Raising standards
Amid an industry-wide drive for improved standards, how will the CII’s consultation on changes to its corporate chartered status criteria affect firms seeking to stand out from the crowd?
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Axa's Carruthers 'semi-retirement' move confirmed
Max Carruthers will depart his role as Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary chief operating officer by the end of 2013, the insurer has confirmed.
Aldermanbury successor unclear as some insurers struggle to meet its terms
Taskforce behind declaration yet to discuss its direction beyond end of 2013
Ethics: Do the right thing
The insurance industry may need a root and branch overhaul of its approach to ethics. But with claims that companies don’t actually understand the issue, the road to restoring trust is set to be rocky.
View from the Top: Revealing the ‘us’ in customer focus
In order to regain the trust of our paying public we need to focus on their needs, not ours.
Olympic 2012 PR guru Brock-Doyle and Axa's Blanc to address Insurance Strategy
The 2013 Insurance Strategy conference is delighted to announce a raft of major CEO speakers alongside the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic PR guru Jackie Brock-Doyle.