Allianz
Allianz boasts of record investment performance
Allianz Global Investors achieved record profitability in 2009 with operating profits of 1362m euros compared to 904m euros in 2008.
Allianz Insurance profit up 5.2%
The UK arm of the German giant recorded a combined ratio down 2.3 percentage points to 92.9%, with the retail business improving its COR by 8.2 percentage points over 2008.
Allianz GI arm reports a drop in 28% drop in operating profit
The two biggest drivers were a decline of 0.6bn euros in operating investment income and an underwriting result which was down 0.7 bn euros.
CII launches campaign to woo young people
the Chartered Insurance Institute has launched an online campaign aimed at showing young people the variety of opportunities that a career in insurance can offer.
Middle East - Market Overview: Room for growth
While most in the insurance industry will not be looking to expand in the current global economy, Jane Bernstein points to an area where there are substantial opportunities for those willing to take the plunge.
44% in the dark on corporate manslaughter
A SURVEY by Allianz of brokers' awareness of the Corporate Manslaughter Act has revealed 44% are unaware of the penalties it proposes.
Allianz mulls online-only plan for direct personal business
Allianz Insurance is considering remodelling its Cornhill Direct business into an online- only provider.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Allianz will not renew business in Iran
Hannover Re also says that it conducts reinsurance treaty business in the region but will only continue to do so if it complies strictly with United Nations and European Union sanctions
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
In Series: Solvency II - Getting the message through
Insurer thinking has evolved over the issue of Solvency II and Sam Barrett explains how they are being won round to seeing the potential benefits of implementation.
Aviva loses out in brand survey as Axa tops the list
The highly publicised rebranding of Aviva does not appear to have had the desired impact yet, according to an annual survey that examines 500 of the world's top brands.
CBG partners with Manchester broker
CBG Group has appointed Daniel Stewart & Company to act as joint brokerand work alongside existing nominated adviser and broker, Zeus Capital, to handle its institutional investor and shareholder relations.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Nine in ten customers “satisfied” with motor claims service
Almost 90% of claimants are satisfied with their motor insurance claims service, new research has revealed.
Allianz steps up consumer intelligence
Allianz has selected Callcredit Marketing Solutions as its data supplier, to support its long-term pricing and marketing strategy following a tender.
New trio join the ranks at Allianz claims grad scheme
Clair Beverley, Philip Bowles and James Catchpole have joined the Allianz claims graduate scheme.
Allianz Global enters D&O market
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is expanding into commercial directors' and officers' following its market entry into professional indemnity in 2009.
Allianz strikes deal with motor giant
Daimler Financial Services and Allianz SE conclude agreement under which the insurance group becomes Daimler's strategic partner for the international automotive insurance business.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was intrigued to discover the lengths to which people will go for insurance at Hiscox. On a recent visit to the insurer's City office, a chat with two underwriters uncovered some unusual clients on Hiscox's books — among them a balloon artist, and…
Allianz household range goes live
Allianz Retail’s broker household product range, Allianz Clear, will be launched to over 500 Insurecom software users this month, forming the next stage of the range’s roll-out to Allianz Retail’s broker network.
Zurich raids Allianz for marine underwriters
Zurich has appointed Rod O’Malley and John Gibson from Allianz as senior market underwriters in its marine cargo team.
Analysts estimate Allianz, Fortis, and Munich Re have large exposures to Greece
Analysts at JP Morgan estimate that Allianz Fortis and Munich Re have a large amount of bond exposure to Greece.