Allianz UK CEO anticipates ‘difficult trading year’ ahead
Despite almost a 30% increase in operating profits, Allianz UK CEO Colm Holmes believes 2026 is going to be a “difficult trading year”.
Overall business volumes grew 3.7% in 2025 to £7.3bn. However, this was mainly due to an 11.4% increase in Allianz Commercial (formerly AGCS), Allianz Trade and Allianz Partners.
Allianz UK actually
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