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Howden-owned MGA secures capacity deal with Axa over natural resources product
’It’s a powerful example of collaboration, expertise and commitment to drive progress in the renewable energy sector,’ says chief underwriting officer
Axa XL launches new arm to scale prevention services
’Our clients are looking for more than risk transfer, they want partners who can help them anticipate, prevent and mitigate risk,’ says CUO
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, hires and leadership developments from 6 to 10 April 2026
Axa’s general insurance business announces new delegated authority partnership
’This collaboration further strengthens our commitment to support renewable energy initiatives and ESG objectives,’ says head of schemes
Axa XL promotes for new head of motor underwriting for UK and Lloyd’s
’Her knowledge of the motor market combined with her expertise and experience in the risk consulting space made her the ideal person for this role,’ says head
Axa snaps up ex-DLG leader for new general insurance business
’It’s an exciting time to join Axa and I am looking forward to building on the great culture that already exists,’ says appointee
Claims performance comes into sharper focus as brokers seek placement certainty
A new survey from Insurance DataLab sheds light on how claims experience is shaping broker behaviour – and why it is becoming a critical tool in navigating an increasingly complex placement landscape
How insurance is helping prevent own goals at 2026’s World Cup
Travel insurance small print needs to meet high healthcare costs in North America, while longer opening hours for UK pubs means a re-evaluation of employers’ and public liability products is necessary
Standout schemes deliver strong six-monthly earnings, but new business sees mixed momentum
Drawing on exclusive data from broker schemes software provider SchemeServe, the Insurance Times Schemes Index pinpoints where brokers are delivering strong earnings, which schemes are gaining momentum and which may face challenges in the year ahead
Briefing: What does the Q1 2026 Middle East conflict mean for travel insurance?
A warning has been issued that acts of war are typically excluded from travel insurance and coverage depends on policy wording
Nancy Bewlay: ’When I hear uninsurable, I often think the homework hasn’t been done’
After 33 years in the industry, Axa’s first group chief underwriting and pricing officer tells Insurance Times why excluding emerging risks like AI goes against insurance’s core purpose.
Tara Foley: Axa UK and Ireland strives to be the ‘go-to place for talent in the industry’
Alongside a focus on organic growth and technology, the insurer’s medium-term strategy sees it bid to become a ‘destination workplace’
Tara Foley: Consumer Duty is ‘not a one and done’ regulation
Insurer chief executive says the implementation of the new rules has ‘required significant effort and focus’
Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Jon Walker
For the 10th day of advent, Jon Walker, chief executive of Axa Commercial, highlights how the true spirit of collaboration can benefit the industry
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