Allianz
Commission options: Getting your money's worth
To exist in today's market conditions, brokers must continue to focus on the remuneration they receive from insurers. Jane Bernstein looks at the options.
Allianz hit by high cat losses
Allianz Group has reported that its property & casualty business wrote gross premiums written of €14.0bn (Q1 2009: €13.9bn) in the first quarter of 2010.
Allianz looks within to replace Axa defectee
Allianz commercial property manager Tony Hutchins is leaving the business to join Axa next month, Post has learnt.
Allianz wins RK Harrison tender
Allianz has won a five-year contract with RK Harrison Insurance Services to underwrite its print protect and engineering protect accounts.
Biba 2010 Countdown: At the fringe
This year's British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference will feature a number of fringe sessions for the first time. Chris Hanks explains what his firm will be doing.
Climate change: Just the beginning
After the failures of the conference in Copenhagen, Rachel Gordon looks at the work done by insurers in ensuring the threat of climate change is properly addressed.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - watch the debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Allianz launches e-cover notes for brokers
Allianz Retail operations has introduced free electronic cover notes for imarket registered brokers.
Fire engineered building solutions - A design for life
Fire engineering methodology has allowed increasingly creative architecture. Sam Barrett looks at the concerns it holds for insurers and the need for them to be involved earlier in the process.
Property claims - Conference news: Insurers insist ABI surge plan "fraught with danger"
Insurers have voiced concerns that the Association of British Insurers' idea for a surge plan in response to events such as widespread flooding is "fraught with danger".
Allianz' legal helpline reveals employers' ash concerns
Allianz Legal Protection’s 24hour legal helpline has fielded a number of calls from employers with questions relating to the treatment of employees caught up in the Icelandic Volcano eruption.
Regional Review - Glasgow: Local strength
With significant activity already in 2010 and the emergence of a new financial district, the Glasgow insurance market looks set for further growth. Mairi MacDonald assesses the financial landscape in Scotland's largest city.
Allianz claims manager is Bicma president
The Bodily Injury Claims Management Association has named Bob Rabbitts as its new president after Norman Cottingham stood down.
Allianz committed to energy market despite RSA review
Allianz has vowed to assist any brokers affected by RSA’s review of its energy efficiency services. RSA has stopped actively promoting the service, which helps clients comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Allianz acclaimed for CSR stategy
For the tenth year in a row, Allianz has satisfied the requirements as a constituent of FTSE4Good.
Allianz hires new household operations manager
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as household operations manager responsible for handling all UK household claims.
CSR - microinsurance: Small wonder
Traditional insurance has typically focused on affluent markets, mainly in Western industrialised countries, but insurers willing to go off the beaten track could find microinsurance a rewarding addition to their business, writes Ana Paula Nacif.
Allianz names first ever retail fraud manager
Allianz has appointed Graham Knight to the newly created role of fraud manager for Allianz Retail.
Allianz unveils new heads for Italy and Turkey in shake up
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz Turkey, is poised to become new CEO of Allianz Italia.
Allianz unveils new heads for Italy and Turkey in shake up
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz Turkey, is poised to become new CEO of Allianz Italia.
Cash for crash ring brought to justice
Following a detailed fraud investigation by Merseyside police's crime operations unit, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
Fraud gang sentenced
Following a detailed insurance fraud investigation by Merseyside police's crime operations unit, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
Zurich revisits action plan as Quinn faces 12 April D-day
Zurich has outlined its appetite to renew business currently held by Quinn Insurance's UK arm, by offering brokers and customers a 90-day hold covered facility.
US puts further pressure on the UN for Iran sanctions
US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he wanted tougher U.N. sanctions in weeks against Iran over its nuclear program. This follows proposed US sanctions including (re)insurance