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Post Europe: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
BIS 2010 - News: Solvency II will give competitive advantage to big players
Large diverse European insurers such as Generali, Axa, and Allianz may be the "big winners" under Solvency II, an ABI director has predicted.
BIS 2010 - News: Grads "don't understand" insurance industry
The insurance industry must overcome perceptions of being "boring, difficult to deal with and overly complex" to attract a new generation of talent, according to Chartered Insurance Institute president Chris Hanks.
Top 100 Insurers 2010: Navigating choppy waters
This year's top 100 rankings show the major players dropping anchor in stormy seas, while smaller groups make waves of their own with significant jumps in GWP. Jonathan Swift examines the statistics.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
In series - Claims management: Making the most of technology
With the internet playing an increasing role in customer’s lives, Sam Barrett reports on the failure by the insurance industry to invest in claims technology systems to harness this.
Post powerlist 2010: The influential crowd
Over the past 12 months the UK insurance industry has faced the global recession head on, taken the change of government in its stride and has shown that it is ready to face oncoming regulation in the form of Solvency II. Below we name the major players…
Household – aggregators: The next big thing?
After success in the motor market, the aggregators are turning their attention to household insurance. Will they manage a repeat performance? asks Jane Bernstein.
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Allianz launches flexible motor cover
Allianz Retail has launched an online car insurance product as part of the division’s ongoing development plans.
Customers reject pet cover on price
Allianz’ Pet Plan product has proved to be the dominant player in the pet insurance market with a 40% share in terms of gross written premium.
Open GI joins forces with imarket
Open GI, has joined forces with imarket to provide a range of new commercial insurance products on the open trader platform.
Allianz outlines Swiss disposal plan
Allianz Suisse has agreed to sell its subsidiaries Alba Allgemeine Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Phenix Versicherungsgesellschaft AG and Phenix Lebensversicherungsgesellschaft AG to the Helvetia Group.
Allianz outlines Swiss disposal plan
Allianz Suisse has agreed to sell its subsidiaries Alba Allgemeine Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Phenix Versicherungsgesellschaft AG and Phenix Lebensversicherungsgesellschaft AG to the Helvetia Group.
Allianz advises brokers on government energy scheme
Allianz Engineering said it is reminding brokers of the deadline for businesses to sign up to a government-backed climate change and energy-saving scheme.
BIS 2010: Insurance must shake off “grey and old” tag
The insurance industry must overcome perceptions of being “boring, difficult to deal with and overly complex” in order to attract a new generation of talent, according to CII president Chris Hanks.
BIS 2010: SME insurers will "struggle" under Solvency II
Large diverse European insurers such as Generali, Axa, and Allianz should be the "big winners" under Solvency II, an ABI director has predicted.
Neal Bill opposition grows
Opposition to the bill proposed in the US congress by senator Richard Neal has continued to grow this month, with the CEA and German government both voicing opposition.
Sports sponsorship: A sporting frenzy
At first glance, sports stars and insurers wouldn't appear to have much in common but, with the benefits of sports sponsorship proving their worth, Daniel Dunkley asks is it any wonder everyone is trying to get in on the action?
Editor's comment: Speculation over bids
With the deadline for interest now passed, Macquarie — the company charged with finding a buyer for Quinn — can start sorting out who the main runners and riders are for the business.
Broker event to be repeated
Leeds-based Henderson Insurance Brokers has attracted 35 insurers to its inaugural conference and plans to make it an annual event.
Home & Legacy seals Lloyds deal
Home & Legacy has entered an agreement with Lloyds TSB Insurance Services to provide personal home and motor insurance to its private banking customers.
Integro elects Byrne as chairman
John (Jack) Byrne, who led Fireman’s Fund and its former parent company, White Mountains Insurance Group, as well as Geico, has been elected chairman of the board of Integro.