Allianz
Drones: Up, up and away
The rise in drone use shows no sign of slowing down, both on a personal and commercial level. Insurers can utilise the technology to improve efficiency and tap into a new area of insurance.
Jon Dye ‘very happy' with Allianz's Q1 results
Allianz CEO Jon Dye has said he is "very happy with what we have achieved" after the firm reported an increase in group gross written premiums and an "excellent" combined ratio for the first quarter of 2015.
Allianz posts increased GWP and lower COR for Q1 2015
Allianz has reported a jump in gross written premiums and a reduced combined operating ratio for the first quarter of 2015, in figures published today.
Market Moves - 14 May 2015
Who has moved where ahead of Biba?
Ride-sharing: Innovation Uber allies
A new compromise between US insurers and ride-sharing companies could provide a new model for insuring those who wish to use their cars to carry paying passengers.
Towergate troubles fail to dent insurer support for Broker Network
Previous financial instability at Towergate has not deterred Broker Network's insurer partners standing by the organisation and its CEO Andy Fairchild, despite concerns members would be tempted to defect to other networks.
C-Suite - Insurer: Investing in the future
Training new talent and putting the customer first are two of the areas insurers must tackle, says Simon McGinn.
Biba bites: Jon Dye
Post caught up with Allianz CEO Jon Dye, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Allianz Global Assistance repatriates 55 travellers following Nepal quake
Travel assistance provider Allianz Global Assistance is continuing to provide assistance to travelers affected by last month’s earthquake in Nepal.
Towergate agrees five-year partnership with Allianz worth £770m
Towergate Insurance has extended its underwriting partnership with Allianz for a further five years.
Biba : What if Independent Insurance really did relaunch
On 1 April, Post broke the news that Independent Insurance was relaunching at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference as a managing general agent. Twitter was soon abuzz with comments, with a considerable number of people not noticing…
Allergies: Food for thought
A tightening of regulations around food supply should be good for consumers – and consequences of businesses getting it wrong are serious.
On the Soapbox: Laspo loses its shine
Allianz’s Graham Gibson on why the positive benefits seen directly after Laspo have started to wear off.
Iceberg Basements: What lies beneath
Iceberg basements have made media headlines as the mega-rich create extra room for their luxurious lifestyles. These developments also throw up a unique set of challenges for insurers.
Product innovation required as global firms face uninsurable risks
Industry experts have highlighted product innovation as a means of addressing the findings of an Aon study that showed six of the top 10 risks impacting global businesses are uninsurable.
Regulatory 'interference' seen as key risk as Jefferies issues downgrades
The decline in investment yields and erosion of future earnings potential has led to the unravelling of the re-rating of the insurance sector, according to the global investment banking firm Jefferies.
Blog: Lapso loses its lustre
Allianz's Graham Gibson on why the positive benefits seen directly after Laspo have started to wear off.
Claims Conference Asia: Allianz keynote Q+A
Post asks Claims Conference Asia - Hong Kong keynote speaker Chin Feng, CEO of Hong Kong & Greater China, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty about his career, China and claims.
Career Development: Allianz welcomes next wave of scholarship brokers
Allianz has welcomed 51 new brokers to its Academy Scholarship Programme at a launch event held at Painters Hall in the City of London.
Market Moves - 23 April 2015
Who has moved where in the industry this week.
Market Moves - 16 April 2015
Who has moved where this week in the insurance industry.
Jargon: Beat the bull
Insurers need to make sure their communication is crystal clear and jargon-free, or face the fallout from consumers and regulators.
Injury claim judged to be 'fundamentally dishonest'
A judge has found a woman's injury claim against her employer to be fundamentally dishonest.
Germanwings loss to maintain aviation market pricing pressure
Pricing in the aviation market is expected to remain competitive in spite of the Germanwings crash on 24 March, according to AM Best.