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Allianz’s Catherine Dixon explains why we should all be on the path to Net Zero
Meeting environmental, social and governance targets should be a relay race, with each baton pass advancing the cause towards Net Zero, explains Catherine Dixon, chief underwriting officer at Allianz Commercial.
Clyde & Co merges with BLM; Beazley unveils underwriting structure; KGM buys Eridge Underwriting Agency; Blanc becomes WWF ambassador; and Swiss Re warns of global protection gap
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: What does the future hold for ESG chief officers?
With the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues, companies are starting to recruit people to senior executive positions to oversee their strategies. Pamela Kokoszka investigates if the role of chief ESG officer is here to stay,…
ESG Blog: On the trail of green regulation and reporting
With the new rules expected to come into force in 2022, which will make ESG reporting compulsory for big companies, Allianz's head of strategy and propositions Glen Clarke, considers what companies will need to do to account not just for their own…
Intelligence: Post's complaints matrix shows the products that let consumers down during the pandemic
Complaints data from the Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service helps to create greater transparency and accountability for insurance firms. As Post brings together the most comprehensive set of complaints data from 2014 onwards,…
Allianz no longer writing new business in Russia
Allianz will no longer underwrite new business or make new investments in Russia, the insurer has said.
Insurance staff come together to support Ukraine refugees
From gearing up to take in refugees to delivering supplies, Post spoke to European insurance staff who are dedicating their time to helping those affected by the Ukraine crisis.
Aviva in Zego tie-up; Ecclesiastical Insurance Group renamed Benefact; Mosaic to acquire Sirius Point Lloyd's arm; and Sedgwick buys UKA247
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
ESG Exchange Q&A 1: How are insurers helping their staff and partners to be green?
As part of Post's ESG Exchange fortnight we spoke to Allianz, Axa, Bupa and RSA to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping staff, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance practises.
Penny Black's Social World: March 2022
Nurturing nature, a fare share for food and a marathon man
British Insurance Awards Countdown: In 2021, which firm became the 15th different name to win General Insurer of the Year?
There are now just 15 days left to get your British Insurance Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March].
Loss adjusters and insurers see claims influx from succession of storms
Loss adjusters and insurers have been inundated with claims in the wake of Storm Eunice, which hit the UK on Friday.
Inflation impact to 'dominate' personal lines picture: Allianz's Holmes
Inflation will begin to dominate the personal lines rating environment in 2022 as the lingering impact of the pandemic on rates subsides, Allianz Holdings CEO Colm Holmes has said.
Hiscox names former Allianz boss Jon Dye as UK CEO
Jon Dye, most recently Allianz UK CEO, has been appointed Hiscox UK CEO.
Intelligence: Getting FNOL right
Being the very first point of contact is the ultimate aim for insurers when it comes to motor claims but, as Martin Friel finds out, only a change in mindset to truly put the customer experience first is likely to achieve this.
60 seconds with... Mike Wildy, Allianz Legal Protection
Mike Wildy, senior business developer at Allianz Legal Protection, tells Post which Birmingham band always makes him smile and why 1985 would be the first year he keyed into a time machine.
Intelligence: Is it boom time for special purpose acquisition companies in the UK?
Although the mania for special purpose acquisition companies of early 2021 has subsided, investor enthusiasm persists and is in the process of going global. The losses directors’ and officers’ insurers can expect to flow from these types of companies…
Lower claims impact expected from Malik and Corrie than predecessors
The insurance impact of storms Malik and Corrie is expected to be less severe than recent storms Arwen and Barra.
Allianz hits 100% renewable electricity in UK offices target
Allianz Holdings, which comprises Allianz Commercial and Allianz Personal, has revealed that 100% of the electricity its UK offices use now comes from renewable sources.
Spotlight: Data transformation – The fuel that drives digital transformation success
Data should not be seen as an afterthought when a business is undergoing digital transformation. Instead, as Eleanore Robinson finds out, it is very much the key to any project delivering true value to customers
Three BI cases collectively seeking up to £960m to be heard back-to-back by court
The Commercial Court is set to hear three cases relating to Covid-19 business interruption claims made under the Marsh Resilience wording back-to-back over five weeks in June and July.
Analysis: Covid BI disputes rage on a year after Supreme Court judgment
The final bill for coronavirus-related business interruption claims could yet run much higher than the £1.3bn paid out so far depending on how issues left unanswered are resolved in the months – and possibly years – ahead.
Allianz: cyber usurps BI as biggest risk; Direct Commercial gets PE investment; Ford and ADT reveal JV Canopy; and Tractable launches AI Property
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Blog: Importance of technology in handling post-pandemic inspection surge
Following months of inactivity during lockdown, workplaces and equipment had to be inspected before business could restart. Allianz chief engineer Peter Carless and special services manager Steve Ford look back at the importance of technology in handling…