Allianz
LV approached by 'number of parties' over possible GI unit sale
LV has confirmed that it has been approached by a “number of parties” regarding possible strategic transactions relating to its general insurance operations.
Allianz in talks over acquisition of LV GI unit: Sky News
Allianz Group is reportedly in early talks for the purchase of LV’s general insurance division.
Biba 2017: The best promo items from the conference
Design guru and sheriff of the written word David Whittam was brought tribute from Biba 2017 in the form of assorted freebies. Here he sorts the wheat from the chaff.
#BibaFever: B-B-Q: What brokers and insurers want from the next government
Delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference have asked the next government for some stability.
Allianz UK reserves and profit take discount rate hit in Q1
Changes to the Ogden discount rate had a £58.3m impact on Allianz’s existing reserves and resulted in a £10m slump in profits during the first three months to March.
Allianz's global P&C profits fall 12.7% in Q1
Munich-headquartered insurer Allianz saw global property and casualty pre-tax profits decline 12.7% to €1.26bn (£1.01bn) in the first quarter of 2017.
Blog: Automated claims aren't outlandish
Digital advances will allow insurers to automate smaller claims, predicts Graham Gibson, chief claims officer at Allianz, warning that technological agility and customer focus will be key to survival.
#BibaFever: B-B-Q: Who would the insurance industry invite to the perfect summer BBQ and what would they serve them?
As the embers start to go out at another British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference, the #BibaFever team sought the answer to the biggest BBQ question of them all.
#BibaFever: B-B-Q: Can brokers afford to ignore insurtech to remain relevant in the connected digital world?
As British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference attendees wake up to a new day, the #BibaFever team went in search of finding out the big issues for the market.
#BibaFever: B-B-Q: The UK insurance industry outlines how the UK can remain competitive post-Brexit
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference continued in Manchester today the Insurance Post and Insurance Age #BibaFever team went out to grill delegates about the topics that have been getting the tongs (sic) wagging.
Halo to offer car hire excess insurance to Italian market
Insurtech broker Halo Insurance Services has expanded into the Italian market by offering car hire excess insurance policies.
Allianz Group sees profit rise by 9%
Allianz Group has seen operating profit rise by 9% in the first quarter, from the same period last year.
Roundtable: ADAS and the next step to driverless cars
Autonomous vehicles, drones and cyber innovation have been hogging much of the discussions as to how insurers can prepare themselves for the technology of the future. What can easily be overlooked is the complex technology that already exists in the…
Allianz's Neil Clutterbuck on transforming motor insurance in the cloud
Harnessing the power of cloud computing can offer many business benefits in terms of data storage and processing, accessibility and cost. But with potential risks alongside the benefits, the opportunities it offers the insurance industry are still up for…
This Week in Post: Extinction and distinction
This week I took my toddler to see the roaring animated T-rex at the Natural History Museum. “Raaa!” she growled, before wimping into her father’s arms, unaware dinosaurs are actually extinct.
Profile: Neil Clutterbuck, Allianz
Neil Clutterbuck is the chief underwriting officer of Allianz's newly-established technical division. He talks about the immediate and long-term priorities for the business unit.
Marsh and Nephila bring alternative capital property offering to market
Marsh and The Schinnerer Group have launched the first alternative capital-backed retail property-insurance vehicle for companies in the United States.
Circle Asia hires three in Hong Kong
Luxembourg-headquartered specialist MGA Circles Group has expanded its Hong Kong team and moved office.
Allianz makes strategic investment in Lemonade
Allianz has made a strategic investment in US insurtech start-up Lemonade.
Report: Insurance Census 2017- the face of insurance
Insurance, like many financial services sectors, has a reputation for being pale, stale and male.
Identity fraud: Trading faces
With almost 173,000 reported cases last year, identity fraud is an ever-increasing problem. Insurers are taking a proactive approach to fight this pernicious problem
Blog: Whiplash, discount rate, Vnuk and driverless cars on the road ahead
The Association of British Insurers’ announcement that motor insurance premiums hit their highest recorded levels at the end of last year is another reminder that change is long overdue in the personal motor market. That’s coming but will it be enough?
Allianz appoints experienced M&A practitioner in Asia-Pacific
German international insurer Allianz has hired a senior executive in Asia-Pacific from Insurance Australia Group.
Crash for cash fraudster sentenced to two years
A crash for cash fraudster who staged accidents in Kent has received a two year prison sentence after being found guilty of conspiracy to defraud.