Allianz
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz Commercial's Olivia Baker
Olivia Baker, head of motor trade at Allianz Commercial, contemplates the Automated Vehicles Bill and what this will mean for motor insurance, and makes the most of flexible working.
Allianz’s claims fraud savings; WTW’s cyber facility; Biba’s London committee chair
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
LV partners with Altilium and Synetiq to recycle EV batteries
Clean technology group Altilium has announced a partnership with LV and vehicle salvage supplier Synetiq, aiming to recycle electric vehicle batteries from written-off vehicles.
Amazon, Google, Tesla … is there a tech giant insurance cannot repel?
Content Director’s View: Following the quick and relatively painless death of the Amazon Insurance Store, Jonathan Swift reflects on why UK policyholders are often resistant to the charms of brands they would otherwise trust when it comes to buying…
Allianz’s Bryant on the cost of cutting back on cover
View from the Top: Helen Bryant, managing director for digital and legal protection at Allianz Commercial, outlines the key considerations for SMEs as regards underinsurance and indemnity periods.
How Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash case has affected winter sports cover
With winter sports season in full swing, Aamina Zafar examines how the case against the A-list Hollywood actress highlighted the need for appropriate cover and training for claims handlers receiving calls from those who may have forgotten slope etiquette…
Lords call for ‘regulatory clarity’ on EV batteries
A House of Lords report on electric vehicles has outlined what the government must do to reach its ambitious EV adoption targets.
Allianz defends ‘customer first’ approach to Covid BI claims
Amid ongoing litigation over Covid-related business interruption claims, Allianz has insisted that its approach has put customers first and has been guided by a desire to obtain legal clarity on policy wordings.
Q&A: Hannah Tindal, Allianz
Hannah Tindal, Allianz’s head of directors and officers in London, talks about how the insurer is dealing with risks highlighted by the Allianz Risk Barometer from a liability perspective.
How new working rules will transform the insurance industry
Frances Stebbing explores what new rules being introduced for flexible working in mid-2024 mean for the way the insurance industry operates.
Gracechurch announces Claims Quality Marque achievers
Ten insurers within the London Market and three regional market insurers have been awarded Gracechurch’s Claims Quality Marque.
Insurers suffer BI blow as court hands down mixed judgment
The Commercial Court has ruled that non-damage denial of access extensions in Liberty Mutual policies respond to Covid business interruption losses.
Close Brothers partners with Hedron; Howden buys Laurie Ross; Admiral rebrands Toolbox
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Is Biba right to worry about personal lines broking?
News Editor’s View: After the British Insurance Brokers' Association asked personal lines insurers to commit to the broking channel, Scott McGee looks at what has got brokers spooked, and what action needs to happen in order for a fruitful future.
Catherine Dixon to leave Allianz next month
Allianz Commercial chief underwriting officer Catherine Dixon is set to leave the insurer in February, Insurance Post can reveal.
Revolut hits back at Allianz lawsuit citing service level failures
Revolut has hit back at a £10.4m lawsuit filed against it by Allianz, denying it breached contractual obligations and alleging the insurer fell short of minimum claims service levels.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz’s Simon Powell
Simon Powell, head of travel claims at Allianz Partners UK and Ireland, uses artificial intelligence and plans to have around 33% of the travel insurance market in 2024.
Qover enters UK motor; ARAG seals DAS deal; OSB's Consumer Duty director
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Concern over workplace and political risks rises in the UK ahead of global trends
UK risk professionals are more likely to see the shortage of skilled workers, political risks and risks associated with new technologies as pressing concerns than their global peers, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer.
Court of Appeal dismisses Covid BI appeals from Allianz and Various Eateries
The Court of Appeal has dismissed cases pleaded by restaurant operator Various Eateries and its insurer Allianz as to how Covid-related business interruption losses ought to be aggregated.
Reshaping insurance’s IT roadmap for digitally savvy customers
Analysis: Fiona Nicolson examines what it takes to create a transformation roadmap for the insurance industry that will deliver digital-first, real-time, personalised customer experiences for policyholders.
Allianz to rebrand two UK personal lines businesses
Allianz has announced plans to “boost” the Allianz brand presence in the UK personal lines motor and home market through a series of rebrands.
Fake documents for £150K claim costs claimant £20K
A court has ruled a dishonest claimant, who faked documents used to submit a £150,000 personal injury claim to Allianz, must cover at least £20,000 of the insurer’s legal bill.
Zurich ‘on the defence’ in shifting commercial lines market
Frank Streidl, UK head of commercial insurance at Zurich, has said the insurer has had to “go on the defence” as competitors look to reshape and retool their commercial lines businesses.