Allianz
Mapfre reported to have bid €500m for DLG's Italian and German units
Direct Line Group is believed to have been offered €500m (£393.2m) by Spanish insurer Mapfre for its Italian and German operations.
Allianz Retail makes senior appointments to corporate partner division
Allianz Retail has appointed two new business development managers to its corporate partner division.
Allianz Worldwide Care unveils new products after France health merger
Dublin-based insurer Allianz Worldwide Care has entered the life and disability market after a merger with the international health business of Allianz France.
AGCS names Feng as Mitchell's successor in Hong Kong
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has appointed its Singapore branch regional manager for financial lines Asia, Chin Feng, as chief executive of the firm’s Hong Kong branch following Mark Mitchell's promotion to regional CEO for AGCS Asia.
Satellites: Space is the place
With an increased reliance on satellite technology, how can insurers mitigate against the major risks inherent in the rise of global communication networks?
Pet Plan revamps friend referral scheme with Digital Animal partnership
Pet Plan has partnered with technology business Digital Animal on a social media marketing campaign to replace its manual "recommend-a-friend" scheme.
Concordia-style ship groundings top industrial cover losses
Ship groundings like that of the Costa Concordia represent the largest total value of insured loss over the last four years, according to figures from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Interview: Neil Brettell: High five
Allianz retail general manager Neil Brettell tells Post of his clear vision for the business – to be a top-five UK player in five years
Arsonist jailed following fraudulent £2m Allianz claim
Business owner Justin Hindry has been jailed for six years after he burnt down his showroom in a bid to fraudulently claim more than £2m from Allianz Insurance.
Allianz partners with Nationwide and Fix Auto for repair services
Allianz has partnered with Nationwide Crash Repair Centres and Fix Auto UK to provide vehicle accident repair services for the insurer across the UK.
Connected home: Get yourself connected
The concept of a networked home, with a number of services controlled by a smartphone, is fast becoming a reality. How can insurers capitalise on the ‘smart’ revolution?
Directors' and officers' cover: Potential for growth
With directors’ & officers’ cover seeing a slight downturn in uptake recently, there is huge potential for insurers to tap into the market
Career file - Richard Nettleship: New role to forge closer ties between claims and retail
Allianz has appointed Richard Nettleship to the newly created role of proposition and change relationship manager, in a bid to forge greater links between its claims team and its retail division.
Market Moves - 4 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Allianz promotes Lewis to Maidstone branch boss
Allianz Commercial has handed the reins of its Maidstone office to strategic account manager Jamie Lewis.
Video: Allianz Retail general manager Neil Brettell
Katie Marriner speaks with Allianz Retail general manager Neil Brettell about the key issues facing the industry.
AGCS Re Brazil opens for business in Peru
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brazil is expanding its South American business by providing reinsurance solutions in Peru.
Allianz hampered by strong euro in Asia-Pacific
Allianz profits and revenues were flat in the first half in Asia-Pacific as the strong euro impacted the German insurer.
Allianz creates new role to forge closer ties between claims and retail division
Allianz has appointed Richard Nettleship to the newly created role of proposition and change relationship manager, in a bid to forge greater links between its claims team and its retail division.
ABI gets industry backing after L&G’s decision to withdraw membership
Trade body tight-lipped on whether L&G exit will impact membership fees.
Career Development: Allianz opens its technical school leaver programme for A-level students
Allianz Insurance has opened its technical school leaver programme for the fourth year running to give students with A-level qualifications the opportunity to work within its retail division.
Market Moves - 21/28 August 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
High Speed 2: On the right tracks
The size and complexity of the HS2 rail project means there is plenty for insurers to get their teeth into — but will the inherent technical risks outweigh the potential benefits?
Crazy claims: Weird and wonderful
Post brings you 15 of the most ridiculous insurance claims ever made.