Allianz
Nanotechnology: Thinking small
With the use of nanotechnology increasing exponentially – up from 54 consumer products in 2005 to 1628 today — is this a positive advancement for insurers?
Allianz appoints Wilson global head of energy claims
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed David Wilson as global head of energy claims based in London.
Automation: Rise of the machines
A recent study has placed underwriters near the top of a list of jobs most at risk of being phased out in favour of automated systems. But how real is the prospect of underwriters being replaced by machines, and should it be welcomed or feared?
ERAC Spotlight: Aiming Hire
Are technological advances and regulatory changes the answer to the insurance industry's problems with credit hire?
Families receive MH370 compensation payouts
Families of passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have begun receiving compensation payouts of $50 000 (£29 454).
Europe: Emerging markets supply chain risks
Increasing use of emerging markets as global suppliers could pose challenges for insurers
Hanks bolsters NED portfolio with Open GI and Powerplace role
Former Allianz Commercial general manager Chris Hanks has added to his non-executive portfolio after agreeing to join the board as a NED of Open GI and Powerplace.
Claims Awards 2014 - winners announced
Ageas scooped two individual awards at the 2014 Post Claims Awards held in London last night (5 June).
Allianz working to protect Bristol staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz is hopeful around half of the 41 employees at risk of losing their jobs due to the planned closure of its Bristol business insurance centre will be found roles within the group.
UK General shrinks commercial broker partnerships
UK General is reducing the number of broker relationships in its commercial division in a bid to deliver “an improved, tailored service” the Leeds-based insurer said today.
Allianz prepares to close operations in Milton Keynes and Bristol
A total of 98 roles will be impacted following Allianz’s decision to close its commercial operation in Milton Keynes and its business insurance centre in Bristol.
Axa tops Brokerbility's insurer service poll
Axa received the highest satisfaction score in Brokerbility’s biannual survey of insurer service standards.
Gill to lead Allianz's 'refreshed' Newcastle branch
Allianz Commercial has appointed former northern regional underwriting manager Mike Gill to head up its Newcastle office.
Fidelity insurance: Inside job
Despite theft and fraud by employees being the second-biggest reason for store loss in the UK, many firms prefer to sweep such incidents under the rug. How can companies protect themselves better?
Market Moves - 22/29 May 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Market loss from Flight MH370 could reach $350m
Allianz has revealed the total claims cost for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could be as much as $350m (£208m).
Allianz 'bang on' for revenue goals despite Q1 results: Dye
Allianz UK chief executive Jon Dye told Post the firm was "absolutely overall where we want to be" despite a 46% fall pre-tax profits to £24.7m for the first quarter of 2014.
Allianz pre-tax profits halved to £24.7m by weather losses
Allianz UK has seen its Q1 performance hit by weather losses but maintained a positive result, reporting a pre-tax profit of £24.7m, down 47% from £46.8m in 2013.
Whiplash reform consultation criticised for being ‘vague’ and ‘watered down’
Fixed fees for medical reports among areas of concern for stakeholders
Allianz hires Tesco Bank's Davess for retail role
Allianz has named Gary Davess as Neil Brettell's successor for its retail division specialty and direct director role.
Allianz appoints Wenzel as actuarial and planning director
Allianz has appointed Kevin Wenzel as director for actuarial and planning, replacing Kathryn Willis who is retiring from the business.
Allianz kicks off commercial growth plan with broker proposition
Allianz Commercial has launched a wholesale and retail proposition to the UK broker market; the first in a series of planned moves to increase its footprint in the mid-corporate sector.
Insurers braced for fresh wave of claims as Savile compensation ads published
Vigiliance needed due to fears over fraudulent claims
Ireland: Bouncing back
While the Irish insurance market has endured a troubled period since the economic downturn, a number of recent developments suggest better times are on the horizon