Is Hastings Direct AXA?

Asked by: Dr. Jules Kutch  |  Last update: August 20, 2022
Score: 4.7/5 (15 votes)

Insurance broker Hastings Direct has launched a new household policy that will be underwritten by AXA, Towergate and Sterling Insurance. The policy will offer cover for contents only, buildings only and combined home insurance with a new common word policy document, irrespective of the underwriter.

Who is Hastings Direct underwritten by?

Around 90% of policies are directly underwritten by the Group's Gibraltar based insurer, Advantage Insurance Company Limited.

Which insurance companies are underwritten by AXA?

Not all of the AXA XL companies do business in every jurisdiction, and coverage is not available in all jurisdictions.
  • BROOKLYN.
  • Catlin Australia Pty LTD. ...
  • Greenwich Insurance Company. ...
  • Indian Harbor Insurance Company. ...
  • XL Insurance America, Inc. ...
  • XL Bermuda Ltd. ...
  • XL Insurance Company SE. ...
  • XL Insurance Company of New York, Inc.

What companies do Hastings own?

Who does Hastings Insurance own?
  • Hastings Direct.
  • People's Choice.
  • Insure Pink.

Who is the best car insurance company in UK?

Top 10 car insurance companies in the UK
  • Direct Line. ...
  • Admiral. ...
  • Aviva. ...
  • John Lewis Finance. ...
  • Hastings. ...
  • Churchill. ...
  • CSIS. ...
  • Bell Insurance.

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Who does AXA own?

On 12 September 2018 Axa acquired XL Group Ltd, a Bermuda-based property and casualty commercial lines insurer and reinsurer, for $15.3 billion.

Are AXA good for car insurance?

How good is AXA car insurance? The AXA Direct Car Insurance policy is rated as five star by Defaqto. Its Car Plus policy got a four-star rating and its standard policy three stars. Note: Not all Defaqto products with the same star ratings have the same covers and terms.

Is AXA part of Lloyds?

AXA has partnered with Lloyd Banking Group to reinforce its position as the UK's leading travel insurer for a further five years. AXA Insurance Managing Director of Personal Intermediary and Corporate Partners Laurent Matras commented on the renewal of the Lloyds Banking Group agreement.

Is Hastings Premier and Hastings Direct the same company?

About Hastings Direct car insurance

Hastings Insurance Services offers policies under several brands: Hastings Direct, which also includes Hastings Premier, Hastings Essential, Hastings Van insurance and Hastings Bike insurance.

Who is the underwriter for Admiral?

Policy underwriters

EUI Limited arranges the sale of motor and home insurance policies on behalf of other insurers.

Where is Hastings Direct moving to?

Developer Paramount Land and Development has made an application to Rother District Council to convert Hastings Direct offices at Conquest House in Collington Avenue, Bexhill, into 86 apartments.

Are people's choice and Hastings Direct the same company?

Hastings Direct, a sister company of People's Choice, offers SmartMiles cover, telematics-based policy that monitors driving through a mobile app or online dashboard.

Are Hastings Direct a broker?

Hastings Direct is a United Kingdom Insurance broker based in Bexhill-on-Sea, who claim to offer 'refreshingly straightforward insurance'. They cover car, van, bike and home products and services.

Is Advantage insurance part of Hastings?

Advantage insurance products are exclusively sold in the UK being distributed under the terms of a service agreement with Hastings Insurance Services Limited trading as HastingsDirect, a UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated insurance intermediary.

Who underwrites AXA car insurance?

AXA Car Insurance, AXA Home Insurance and AXA Travel Insurance are underwritten by AXA Insurance UK Plc which is registered in England and Wales registered number 078950 and authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under ...

Is AXA reliable?

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) record, found under AXA Financial, has an A+ rating.

Is AXA a good company?

Overall, it's a great company

They offer more time off holidays than most non bank companies. In addition, they are flexible with work life balance.

Has AXA been taken over?

The acquisition will see renewals transfer to AXA Commercial from July 2022. As part of the transaction, Ageas UK will continue to manage and provide ongoing service across all policies until they are underwritten by AXA Commercial at renewal.

Is AXA and Aviva the same company?

Formed in 2011 following the amalgamation of Friends Provident, the majority of AXA's UK Life business, and Bupa Health Assurance. The business was acquired by Aviva in April 2015.

Who is the biggest car insurer in the UK?

Admiral Group

The Admiral Group is the largest auto insurance company in the UK with 14% of the motor insurance market, underwriting policies through their Admiral, Bell, Diamond, elephant.co.uk and Gladiator brands.

Who is the biggest insurer in the UK?

Aviva. Aviva is the biggest of the all the insurance companies in the UK, with a 17% market share of the life insurance and savings market, as well as a 10% share of the general insurance market.