Allianz
Top 75 MGAs: Howden Group
Howden Group’s MGAs - Dual and KGM Underwriting Services - generated revenue that places the business in the top 15 of this year’s Insurance Post Top 75 MGAs 2023 list.
Insurers’ profitability to remain lower than cost of capital
Data analysis: General insurers are adjusting rapidly to the new higher interest rate era ushered in by the most intense monetary policy tightening since the 1980s but profitability is unlikely to soar back to pre-pandemic levels imminently.
Dive In 2023 reflections tinged with sadness and hope
Editor’s View: As Dive In draws to a close, Emma Ann Hughes reflects on the importance of role models such as Elianne Andam, who was killed on her way to the Croydon school she attended.
Who’ll buy RSA’s home and pet books if sale is green-lit?
Content Director’s View: With RSA and parent Intact floating the idea of a possible sale of its remaining personal lines business, Jonathan Swift looks at who could be in the market for a new pet and/or household book.
CII reveals who scored top marks in insurance exams
Marsh, Axa, Gallagher, Zurich, Allianz, QBE, RSA, NFU Mutual and Hiscox employees were among those who scored the top marks in Chartered Insurance Institute exam and coursework submissions in 2022.
Heather Smith’s exit sees further changes at top of Allianz
Allianz has named Henry Topham as the new managing director of its UK retail business, following the news Heather Smith will be leaving to head up Axa Health.
Top 30 European Insurers revealed
Allianz and Axa have held on to the top two spots on Insurance Post's Top 30 European Insurers 2023 list and accounted for slightly under a quarter of total GWP in the dataset, which was produced by AM Best.
#1 Allianz
Germany-domiciled Allianz maintained pole position on this year’s Insurance Post Top European Insurers 2023 List for the second year in a row by achieving double digit premium growth.
How Top 30 European Insurers 2023 was produced
On behalf of Insurance Post, AM Best ranked the 30 largest European insurers, according to non-life gross written premium to illustrate the movements in market position and financial performance between 2022 and the previous year.
Top 30 European Insurers 2023: Claims inflation bites
Europe’s 30 largest non-life insurers have demonstrated solid top-line growth over the past two years, following a drop in 2020.
Greenpeace targets reinsurers at Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous
Protesters have disrupted the annual reinsurance meeting in Monte Carlo, pleading with the sector to stop coverage for deforestation and oil exploration in Congo.
Fraudulent four jailed over 'crash for cash' claims
Four fraudsters have each landed themselves a sixth month jail sentence after taking part in a ‘crash for cash’ scam.
Preparation is key as insurers look to avoid repeat of 2022’s storm costs
As the Met Office publishes its annual list of storm names for the upcoming storm season, insurers are looking to avoid a repeat of the financial hit the weather brought in 2022.
Simon McGinn appointed Dual UK CEO
Simon McGinn has been appointed as CEO of Dual Group’s UK business, as the Howden-owned managing general agent looks to more than double the premium it writes.
Markel launches construction proposition; Pen secures solcitors' PI capacity; Partners& acquires Nex Gen
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Updated – Insurer results directory H1 2023
Insurance Post tracks insurers' half-year 2023 results, including gross written premium and combined operating ratio.
Specialist Risk Group's latest deal; Animal Friends partners with Costco and Gauntlet joins Brokerbility
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Motor insurance premiums hit record high
The average price of motor insurance has been pushed higher by the rising cost of vehicle repairs, according to ABI analysis.
Aviva expands underwriting appetite; Flood Flash with Hiscox; Dual deal
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Is Hiscox no longer the big bad BI wolf?
Editor’s View: Scott McGee considers how lessons can be learned from how Hiscox, which bore the brunt of the initial reputational hit from Covid-related business interruptions claims, has moved on.
Allianz CEO anticipates 'strong rate' environment for rest of 2023
Colm Holmes, CEO of Allianz Holdings, has warned the insurance giant will need to continue to rate “to cover the impact of inflation” in the latter half of this year.
What the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance’s demise means for the industry
Edmund Tirbutt examines what the future holds for the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), a UN-convened body set up two years ago for insurers wanting to cut their carbon footprint and reduce climate change risk.
Rugby clubs and restaurants mount Covid BI suit against Allianz
Allianz is facing legal proceedings brought by more than 30 claimants seeking payouts for Covid-related business interruption.
How insurers help make summer blockbuster movies magic
Emma Ann Hughes examines how film production insurance has adapted to reflect the new risks associated with producing big summer blockbusters across several countries post-pandemic.