Allianz
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.
Allianz's UK Q1 premiums fall as operating profits climb 43%
Allianz UK saw operating profits climb 43% in the first quarter of 2016 to £47.4m from £33.2m in the same quarter last year.
Allianz sees global profits and revenue fall in Q1
Global insurer Allianz's revenues and profits fell by 6.4% and 3.5% respectively in the first quarter of 2016.
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?
Officials raid two CMCs as part of wider crackdown
Two rogue claims management companies suspected of ripping off hundreds of people have been raided as part of a wider crackdown.
Allianz claims ‘business as usual’ in broker relations following restructure
Allianz said it will aim to forge closer ties with brokers following its restructuring on May 1.
Career Development: Allianz praises broker scholarship graduates
Allianz Commercial held a graduation event at the Andaz hotel in London to celebrate the 13 scholars who successfully graduated from the Allianz Partner Academy Scholarship programme.
People: I work in insurance: Martin Banasik
Martin Banasik MSc, CEng, FIMechE is principal engineer (lift and crane) at Allianz Engineering
Ice cream van fraudster feels the heat from IFED and insurers
A man who was involved in staged accidents using an ice cream van has been convicted on fraud charges. The crash-for-cash scam would have cost insurers almost £100,000 if they paid out in full.
In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.
Couple in Birmingham Airport blunder ‘wouldn’t have been able to claim on insurance’
The couple who booked a flight from the ‘wrong Birmingham’ may have been given a free holiday in consolation, but they would not have been able to claim on their travel insurance.
Allianz Group reports 21% growth in first quarter earnings
Allianz Group has seen its earnings increase to €2.2bn (£1.7bn) from €1.8bn in the same period last year.
In Depth: Insurer messages get ‘lost’ as brokers lament lack of face-to-face contact
Gaps in insurer regional offices and head count reduction are affecting services, claim brokers.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Sarah Mallaby
As regulation of claims management companies is relinquished by Government and handed to the Financial Conduct Authority, what lies ahead for insurance companies?
Euler Hermes to cancel trade credit cover for Tata Steel firms in UK
Allianz-owned Euler Hermes will end its trade credit insurance cover for all Tata’s UK steel firms this week, Post understands.
Drones and Vnuk in the news; David Marock interviewed
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Blog: Taking action against climate change
Insurers have an important role to play in taking on climate change, both in terms of providing protection and as investors
Allianz UK direct home and motor exit a ‘good sign’ for brokers
Allianz UK’s proposed withdrawal from the direct home and motor markets was welcomed by brokers as it will go towards reducing competition in an overcrowded market.
Factory worker convicted in copy cat fraud case
A factory worker has been convicted of fraud after he tried to replicate a previous claim three times through a 'no win, no fee' law firm, despite no longer working at the business.
Bristol contact centre to be hit by majority of Allianz job cuts
The majority of the 170 Allianz roles put at risk due to its proposal to exit direct home and motor insurance are Bristol contact centre jobs, Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye said, with the potential withdrawal impacting 187,000 policies.
170 roles at risk at Allianz as direct motor and home exit proposed
Allianz UK could withdraw from the direct home and motor markets and has entered union discussions due to approximately 170 roles that would be impacted by the move.
Insurance Compliance Careers: The land of opportunity?
With so many rules and regulations within insurance, it is no surprise that jobs in this sector are plentiful. But are compliance staff enablers or blockers and how attractive is it as a career?
Video: Power hour - risk management
What additional services do insurance brokers need to consider?
The Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist is out today
Today Post can reveal the shortlist for the Insurance Marketing and PR awards.