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Allianz commercial joins Power Place panel
Allianz commercial has joined the Power Place panel and its commercial combined product for SME business will be available on the platform later this year.
BIBA 2010: What did you miss?
Catch up with all the news from the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference.
NIG names six new underwriters
NIG has attracted specialist area underwriters from RSA, Chartis, Allianz and Zurich Municipal to join its motor, property and liability teams.
Allianz tops Towergate service survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
Biba on flim: Insurance leaders views on the new UK government
Insurance Age reporter Liz McMahon tracked down key industry figures at this week's Biba conference to get their reactions - and hopes - for the new coalition Government
Allianz GI launches new dedicated European platform
Allianz Global Investors has created a dedicated European investment platform under the name of Allianz Global Investors Investments Europe.
Allianz acquires French windfarm
Allianz has acquired the Langres Sud wind farm from project developer, constructor and operator EOLE-RES SA.
Allianz GI launches new dedicated European platform
Allianz Global Investors has created a dedicated European investment platform under the name of Allianz Global Investors Investments Europe.
QBE raids Allianz for new broker manager
QBE has appointed Judy Holt to the newly created role of manager, broker development, to support the continued expansion of QBE’s offering in the UK and Ireland.
Regional review - Birmingham: Banging the drum for Brum
With a number of new entrants over the past 18 months, Birmingham looks a lively place to do business. Leigh Jackson reports on the upsurge of activity for the city.
Allianz CEO lowers 2010 expectations
Allianz chief executive Andrew Torrance has conceded the insurer has lower expectations for 2010, after its operating profit fell 10.7% in the first quarter of the year.
Allianz CEO bemoans commercial rate inactivity as profits dip 10.7%
Allianz reported gross written premium was up 4.4% to £411.3m (2009 Q1: £393.8m) over same period in 2009.
Fraud - MOJ reforms: Against the clock
With the MoJ's 15-day timeframe for insurers to make liability decisions on third-party injury claims from road accidents now in force, Veronica Cowan examines whether the increased time pressures risk rendering the reforms little more than a cheat's…
Broker support: Personal services
Networks, managing general agents and other partnerships continue to find plentiful support from brokers and insurers alike. Ana Paula Nacif looks at why.
Insurer ratings: The rate debate
With the troubles that have beset Quinn recently, Daniel Dunkley asks whether brokers should take more notice of whether an insurer has a rating or not.
Professionalism pros
I am delighted the theme of next week's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference is professionalism.
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.