Allianz
Allianz launches enhanced commercial motor trade proposition
Allianz has launched an enhanced commercial motor trade proposition following research among its broker and customer base.
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Roundtable: What will insurers of the future look like?
One of the big challenges the insurance industry faces is adapting to the increasing use of technology. Post, together with the Chartered Insurance Institute, took a look at what the future of the industry might look like
Broker Halo seeks new private equity backing as it enters GAP market with Mapfre
Halo is planning to seek new investment, six years after the car hire excess insurance specialist launched with Bridges Ventures, a social impact fund started by Sir Ronald Cohen.
Arch's Weatherstone and RSA's Hancock among six London Market executives elected to IUA board
Six senior London Market executives have been elected to the governing board of the International Underwriting Association.
Claims handlers soft targets for scammers seeking data
Insurers forced to issue warnings to staff when they socialise after work
People: Rising star - Michelle Schifano, Allianz
Winner of Post’s Claims Awards Rising Star trophy, Michelle explains the secrets of her success
Allianz appoints Loh as chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific
Allianz has appointed Robin Loh in a newly created role - chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific.
Allianz appoints chief underwriting officer to corporate insurer arm
Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality SE has appointed Paul O’Neill as chief underwriting officer speciality.
Expertise from A-Z: Taking stock of the year so far
Six months into 2016, what have been the highs and lows for the insurance industry – and what does the rest of the year have in store?
Blog: Brexit - How much preparation has gone on behind the scenes?
Post made hay with a Freedom of Information request earlier this month, which revealed that the industry’s two main regulators had not carried out a formal review of the regulatory and financial impact of a Brexit.
International - Asia: China's internet explosion
Insurers are looking for new ways into China’s underserved market, yet a successful digital strategy will not only require investment but the right type of partnership
AGCS strengthens global aviation team
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has strengthened its global aviation team with three senior appointments.
Allianz to acquire Zurich Assurances Maroc for €244m
A binding agreement has been announced for Allianz to acquire Zurich Assurances Maroc, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance in Morocco, for €244m (£192m).
Allianz hits out against new EIOPA stress tests
Europe-wide stress tests are “extreme” and unlikely to provide a meaningful picture of the health of the industry, Allianz has warned.
News editor's comment: Two months in the 'tawdry' world of insurance
On my first day at Post I got an email from a PR at one of the biggest insurers welcoming me to the "tawdry world of insurance".
Post Claims Awards: AIG, Allianz, Aviva, LV and RSA's Paton among the winners
RSA group claims director Bill Paton was last night acclaimed as the achievement award winner at the Post Claims Awards.
Sharing Economy: Taking a slice of the action
With the sharing economy growing year-on-year, what are the challenges and opportunities for the insurance industry?
Allianz creates digital Asia analytics hub
Global giant Allianz has launched an innovation venture in Singapore for Asia.
Brexit and results in the news; Tasker interviewed
The insurance news and Post exclusives of the past week, in case you missed it.
Asia Analysis: The sensors are coming
New sensor technology has huge potential for the insurance industry, but companies in Asia are lagging behind their Western counterparts writes Nicky Burridge.
C-Suite - Insurer: Allianz's David Martin on the scourge of underinsurance
Poorly judged estimates in the SME market can leave customers seriously out of pocket when it comes to making a claim.
Allianz’s commercial COR stronger than personal as restructuring continues
Allianz has reported an 89.9% combined ratio in commercial for Q1 2016 but despite improvements, its personal lines COR remains over 100 at 101.2% (FY 2015: 106%).
Blog: Proposed whiplash reforms are cynical
Andrew Twambley, founder of Injury Lawyers 4 U and spokesman of Access 2 Justice, reacts to the proposals put forward by Allianz's head of technical claims Sarah Mallaby to clamp down on claims farming.