Allianz
Commercial property Benelux: the bottom of the market?
The commercial property market in Benelux remains soft but as premium hit rock bottom Sam Barrett looks to see if changes are on the way.
Allianz Group’s net profit falls by 7%
Allianz Group has generated a quarterly net income of €1.1bn (2010 - €1.2bn), despite a net burden of €326m due to current impairments for Greek sovereign bonds and “significantly adverse” currency movements.
Allianz UK arm sees benefit of 4.6% rate increases with H1 GWP uplift
Allianz’s combined written ratio has depreciated slightly to 96.2% (2010 - 95.3%) for its half year results for 2011.
Credit hire: Improving the engagement
The credit hire industry has traditionally had a rocky romance with insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what has gone wrong and how the two sides can reconcile their differences.
Metal theft on the rise as scrap prices increase
Risk management experts from Allianz are calling on brokers to be proactive about metal theft, following a spate of robberies that have left the company facing millions of pounds in losses.
Allianz selects repair partners
Allianz has selected building maintenance firm Mitie and insurance repair specialist MA Assist for its nationwide building repair.
Solvency II action remains vital despite delay proposal
Firms have been urged to continue working towards the 1 January 2013 implementation deadline for Solvency II, despite the European Parliament announcement that the regime should be delayed until 2014.
Allianz voted 'most green' insurer
Allianz has been voted the most environmentally sound insurer in the latest Best Global Green Brands. The eco-friendly firm, which was ranked 21st in the overall brand listings, has risen 46 places from its 2010 position in the annual Interbrand survey.
Editor's comment: The wheels of industry
The schools may be out for summer and European business fast grinding to a halt as workers decamp to the coast but it's good to see the wheels of British commerce continue to turn, albeit at a rather less than frenetic pace.
Allianz beats Aviva and Zurich in resort deal
Allianz Commercial has landed a £200 000 three-year deal with a luxury spa resort and golf club that hosted the Ryder Cup last year.
Fraud - Household: Opportunity knocks
Household fraud is on the rise according to insurers. Callum Brodie attempts to find out why and what the industry can do to prevent it.
Insurers incensed as stolen vehicle unit faces closure
Plans to axe the Metropolitan Police's stolen vehicle unit next year could lead to the insurance industry funding even more police initiatives, it has been warned.
Brokers warned of HSE consultation implications
Insurers and brokers need to make clients aware of a new government-backed system for recovering costs from those who break health and safety laws, an industry expert warned this week.
Allianz Re unveils new approach to crop insurance
Allianz Re's agriculture team is developing a new crop insurance approach which better manage Earth’s natural resources, the group announced today.
Allianz launches three new account development roles
Three new roles dedicated to providing clients with a direct point of contact for specialised technical advice have been rolled out at Allianz Engineering.
Rehab Awards 2011: finalists announced
The shortlist for the 2011 Rehabilitation First Awards has now been revealed. This event, now in its 7th year, recognises and rewards excellence across the market. The celebrations will take place on Friday 16 September 2011.
ARM courts new M4 clients
Aspen Risk Management managing director Kevin Pallett has pledged to open discussions with approximately 100 brokers in the coming weeks, after the firm agreed the purchase of commercial insurance renewal rights from M4 Underwriting.
Allianz recruit strengthens XL property business
XL Insurance has appointed Ralf Brunner property underwriting manager for Germany and Switzerland, based in Munich.
Commercial property - Business interruption: Dealing with disruption
Deficiencies in business interruption policies have long been a source of debate, but what can be done to improve them, asks Veronica Cowan.
Referral fees: End of the affair?
Despite recent calls for a ban on referral fees, the government must weigh up the wider considerations and consequences of its actions, explains Leigh Jackson.
Career development & CSR: Huge appetite for Allianz internships
Allianz Insurance has received more than four times the amount of applicants for its summer internship scheme compared to last year.
Petplan launches new look policy range
Pet insurance provider Petplan has launched a new look policy range designed to stop customers becoming confused over different levels of cover.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Spot the difference
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