Allianz

No grace period on IPT

London market insurers and brokers have been told they will not be given the same grace period as when faced with the last hike in insurance premium tax.

Allianz appoints global product leader

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has announced the appointment of Ferdinando Martino as global product leader for major risks. He will oversee AGCS’s business in airlines, large airports, manufacturing and special risks.

Cat bond prices fall

Catastrophe bonds have seen their sharpest slump since 2008 as forecasters predict a busier-than-usual Atlantic hurricane season.

Video: The CII and the war for talent

Chartered Insurance Institute deputy president Chris Hanks talks to Ant Gould, Post's group editor in chief, about how the insurance industry can and must attract and retain talent.

Spotlight on talent: Get up and go

The percentage of students choosing insurance as a contender profession has recently risen but insurance companies must capitalise on the opportunities this presents, argues Caspar Bartington.

Spotlight on talent: The youth of today

A recent Chartered Insurance Institute report was deeply critical of the insurance industry's efforts at recruiting the next generation. Rachel Gordon examines whether effective engagement is really that bad.

Profits dip for Allianz in growth European markets

Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe saw total premiums grow by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2010, reaching Euros 1.1 bn. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to Euros 66m, compared to Euros 78m euros in the same period of 2009.

Profits dip for Allianz in growth European markets

Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe saw total premiums grow by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2010, reaching Euros 1.1 bn. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to Euros 66m, compared to Euros 78m euros in the same period of 2009.

Allianz corporate secures First Direct account

Allianz corporate partner has secured a three-year deal with First Direct, part of HSBC Group, to provide mobile phone insurance for First Direct’s 70 000 account holders as of 1 June 2010.

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