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Ageas and Bain Capital agree GBP 1.295 billion (c. EUR 1.510 billion) cash transaction for esure.

Ageas UK has been awarded ServiceMark with Distinction by the Institute of Customer Service, making it the biggest personal lines insurer in the UK to achieve this level.

Online insurance broker Yoga is now offering Ageas home insurance to its customers as it continues its mission to offer the best quality insurance for the cheapest possible price.

Ageas, one of the UK’s largest personal lines insurers, has been awarded the ISO27001 accreditation, the international standard for information security management.

The 2025 Top Employers have been announced, and Ageas UK has been recognised as one of the top ten employers in the United Kingdom.

Ageas announces today that it has successfully concluded the exclusive negotiations with Saga plc, the UK specialist provider of products and services for individuals aged over 50, which were communicated on 11 October 2024.

Ageas, one of the UK’s largest motor insurers, has identified a worrying increase in so-called ‘Crash for Cash’ scams involving cars and mopeds, with a significant rise in suspected incidents in the Bristol area, specifically Bishopston.

The Meteorological Office has issued a weather warning for Storm Darragh that is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy widespread rain to large parts of the UK on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December.

Ageas UK has today announced changes to its Executive leadership team, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to growth in the personal lines broker market as part of its new strategic cycle.

The Meteorological Office has issued a weather warning for Storm Bert that is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy widespread rain to the West and South of the UK on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November.

Ageas announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Saga plc, the UK specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50, to establish a 20-year partnership with Saga Services Limited (SSL) for the distribution of personal lines Motor and Home insurance products to Saga's customers.

Ageas enhances its fraud prevention with early adoption of advanced AI forensics tool and, as one of the UK’s largest personal lines insurers, is also one of the first to implement FDS by DETECTsystem A/S to identify fraudulent activity in documents.

As part of its ongoing commitment to customer excellence, for the second consecutive time Ageas has achieved the Institute of Customer Service’s (ICS) ServiceMark accreditation.

Iain Belson appointed as Director of Distribution, while Beth Pilgrim joins as Strategic Portfolio Manager.

Ageas, a local employer, is proud to announce the latest milestone in its ongoing “Laptops for Schools” initiative, with the donation of 10 laptops to Holmleigh Park High School, Gloucester.

The Meteorological Office has issued a weather warning for Storm Lilian that is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy widespread rain to Northern England, Wales and Southern Scotland.

Ageas, one of the UK’s largest motor insurers, has identified a worrying new trend of so called “crash for cash” scams involving vans and mopeds; migrating into urban areas outside London.

Ageas UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Aurore Lecanon as its new Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

Ahead of Carers Week 2024, Ageas is proud to announce the launch of Supporting Carers @ Ageas, an initiative designed to support employees alongside their professional roles.

Ageas is at the forefront of using green parts and a repair over replace approach to be more sustainable in vehicle repairs.

Ageas UK has announced that Philippa King has been appointed to a new role as Head of Claims Data and Analytics.

When an Ageas customer reported a break-in at his home, it seemed like a straightforward claim.

To help people navigate the devastation and shock of having their homes flooded, Flood Mary has launched a comprehensive flood recovery guide.

Mark Tyrrell has been appointed as Ageas UK’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO).

In response to the increase in extreme weather events, Ageas is the first Personal Lines insurer to incorporate WeatherNet’s SurgeCast application.

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

Ageas UK has announced that William Quibell has been appointed to a new role as Head of Home and Supplier Relationships.

Adam Beckett, Managing Director of Broker and Partnerships, explores how insurers and brokers can work together to survive the soft and changing market conditions together.

Off the back of recent research referencing a ‘live for today’ mindset and changes in consumer behaviour, Stephen Linklater discusses customer expectations and transparency in claims.

Inspired by the introduction of Ageas’s responsible AI framework, Tom shares his thoughts on the importance of developing and deploying AI in a thoughtful and conscious way.

Ageas’s Chief People Officer, Sian Myers, shares her thoughts on how the organisation’s latest people upskilling programme is offering opportunities to its existing talent.

Ageas is committed to service excellence, and to mark National Customer Service Week (NCSW), Customer Operations Director Caroline King reflects on the technological initiatives Ageas is using to improve the service it offers customers.

This year's theme is 'Impact Matters'. As Ageas’s HR Director, Sian Myers reflects on why diversity and inclusion (D&I) is so fundamental and why it’s such an integral part of the business’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework.

As the UK’s first insurer to incorporate WeatherNet’s SurgeCast application with the precise geographical location of its policyholders, Claims Director Stephen Linklater shares how this data-driven solution is helping to support Ageas’s customers.

To mark National Customer Service Week, Caroline King, Customer Operations Director here at Ageas UK, shares her thoughts on how customer service has evolved and how we can build recognition of it as a valued career and profession.

We’re shining a light on this fundamental backstage function, talking to Michelle Andrews about working in the fast-paced world of regulation and the satisfaction she gets from her job.

As the “crash for cash” scam develops and becomes more sophisticated, Ageas’s commitment to tackling insurance fraud continues.

In 2023, many parts of the UK were devastated by Storm Babet. Among those who were impacted by extreme flooding, Chris B and his wife had to be rescued from their home through a window.

In October 2023, Storm Babet hit the UK. Living in Nottingham, Chris Simson, his wife and son were among those whose home was affected by flooding.

In preparation for her early morning holiday flight, on her lunch break from work, Sarah Walsh drove to a nearby petrol station to fill up her car. Things took an unexpected turn when a deer ran out in front of her car causing a collision.

Committed to tackling and investigating insurance fraud, Ageas worked with a customer to stop “crash for cash” scam. First reported in London in 2023, “crash for cash” scams involving mopeds are now spreading to urban areas across the UK.

In 2024, Rias Home Insurance worked with charity The Blue Lamp Trust to install video doorbells in the homes of its older and more vulnerable customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

During 2024, Rias Home Insurance worked with charity The Blue Lamp Trust to install video doorbells in the homes of its older and more vulnerable customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Ageas is committed to tackling insurance fraud. As an organisation it is constantly innovating, and as an insurer, it continues to work closely with governing bodies and its competitors to support honest customers.

After suffering a minor car accident, Janet Strang experienced first-hand the benefits of Ageas’s sustainable repair solutions.

To enable their customers to have more choice on how they make claims, Ageas customers can report a range of claims online.

Home insurance is there for when the unexpected happens. After a water leak caused extensive damage to their bathroom, Mr and Mrs Mansfield were impressed with the service Ageas provided.

A car accident alone can often be a traumatic event, but it will never just be the only thing going on in someone’s life. This was the case for Mr Trafford who called the Ageas claims department to report an incident.

2023 has seen a fair amount of extreme weather, and Rias is on hand to support customers who are impacted by these conditions.

Ageas is working hard to support its customers impacted by extreme weather events and settle claims quickly.

Molly Langdon was only two days into her long-awaited Spanish holiday when she discovered her car was one of thousands caught in a major fire at Luton Airport car park.

As extreme weather events continue to impact homeowners, Ageas is working hard to settle claims as quickly and efficiently as possible for its customers.

With one in six UK properties at risk of flooding in 2023, Ageas is helping to protect and support its customers that are impacted.