Allianz
NIG names three in SME push
Broker-only commercial insurer NIG has appointed area business development managers at its regional headquarters in Bristol, Maidstone and Watford.
Allianz targets profit with overhaul of property business
Allianz Deutschland AG is restructuring its German property insurance segment, with the aim of returning the business to growth and profit long term.
Russian Insurance Market – Decay or good prospects?
The Russian insurance market is only 20 years old and comes with a set of its own challenges but according to Paul Koshik there are opportunities there too.
Duo found guilty of £40 000 claims scam
Two friends who claimed against Zurich and Allianz policyholders in ‘slip and trip’ and ‘cash for crash’ scams have each been handed two-year suspended sentences.
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Career development: Allianz employees gain CII qualifications
Allianz staff have received the results of their Chartered Insurance Institute examinations, with 78% of employees achieving passing grades.
My best 11- Ian Wainwright and Paul Lee, Ecclesiastical Insurance
Ian Wainwright, broker sales director at Ecclesiastical, and Paul Lee, northern regional director, select their Best XI for an insurance start-up. The self-styled Clough and Taylor have chosen from the great and good of insurance — including their boss —…
Fire protection sprinklers: The market needs saturating
Despite research showing sprinklers significantly reduce economic damage and environmental impact following major fires, hopes for mandatory legislation remain low.
Broker Adrian Flux to sell Allianz motor cover
Allianz Retail’s Clear private car product is now available via specialist motor insurance broker Adrian Flux.
Allianz appoints two board members
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has made two new appointments to its Board of Management.
Allianz Global boosts its board
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has announced two new appointments to its board of management with effect from 1 January 2012.
Allianz hails “significant victory” despite lost appeal
Allianz has hailed the Court of Appeal’s judgment in the credit hire case of footballer Darren Bent as a “significant victory” for the general insurance industry.
Allianz Italy executive steps down to head Intesa Sanpaolo
Italian bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has appointed Enrico Cucchiani as its new chief executive officer.
Groupama aims to improve solvency ratio with asset sale
Speculation is mounting that regulatory pressure in France has led Groupama to attempt to raise close to €1bn through the sale of its GAN Assurances unit.
Axa, MMA and Allianz linked with Groupama swoop
Axa, MMA's parent Covea and Allianz have been tipped to buy Groupama arm GAN, according to reports.
Premiership footballer wins spot rates case against Allianz
Allianz has lost its credit hire appeal case against Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent.
News analysis - Smartphone apps: has the prime time arrived to invest in mobile?
The long-held hunch by savvy industry operators that the rapid emergence of smartphone technology presents a potentially lucrative revenue stream was this week underlined by Money Supermarket’s claim to have launched the UK’s first front-end motor…
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Allianz wins Endsleigh underwriting deal
Allianz Retail has secured a deal with Endsleigh to underwrite the insurance for its new gadget cover which targets graduates who have recently left student accommodation.
Catlin marine and transport division takes underwriting team of the year 2011 title
Ace Europe and Catlin were both double winners at the 2011 Underwriting Service Awards last night at the Kia Oval.
Allianz hails ‘first sanity in 30 years’
Allianz’s UK boss Andrew Torrance has said “the first period of sanity in 30 years” in the personal motor insurance market has helped make personal lines the growth area for the firm.
Allianz makes leap into space travel
Allianz Global Assistance will accompany future space travellers before, during and after their space flight with bespoke space travel insurance.
Allianz promotes aviation manager to head of broker development
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Zoe Layden to the role of senior broker development manager for the UK business.
Claims - Board representation: Staking a claim
Claims representation at insurer board level may remain a relative rarity — but is it a business critical necessity or a luxury?