Allianz
Claims management: Crackdown
Do new measures aimed at snuffing out poor practice by claims management companies go far enough?
Allianz unveils BMI-backed UK consultant booking service
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched a new service to allow UK members to directly book an initial appointment with a consultant.
Allianz partners with BMI on consultant booking service
Allianz Worldwide Care has launched a new service to allow UK members to directly book an initial appointment with a consultant.
AGCS expands Swedish presence with branch office
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has unveiled a new branch in Stockholm, growing its base in the Nordic region.
Aviva tops lists of most valuable insurance brands
Aviva, RSA and Axa have topped a list of the UK’s top 50 most valuable insurance brands compiled by brand valuation agency Brand Finance.
Sartorel appointed CEO of Allianz Asia-Pacific
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz in Italy, will assume new responsibility as regional CEO for the Asia Pacific region, effective 1 January 2014.
Interview: Jon Dye - The Dye is cast
Jon Dye’s appointment as Allianz UK CEO did not come as a surprise to many, including himself. And while he is not daunted by his new role, he is certainly not complacent about the task ahead.
Top 20 UK insurers
A focus to the top 20 UK insurers
Career development: Allianz alumni to benefit from new scheme
Allianz has extended its scholarship programme to include a new alumni membership group, giving scholars a platform for networking and continuous professional development after they have completed their Chartered Insurance Institute diploma studies.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market?
Technology: Insurance on the go
With people increasingly using mobile devices to access the internet, how easy is it for customers to purchase insurance on the move?
Allianz issues warning to businesses ahead of firefighters' strike
Businesses across the UK have been issued with risk management advice relating to fire safety precautions by Allianz, ahead of the first national firefighters' strike in more than a decade.
AGCS increases board's focus on market activities
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has given its management new responsibilities, effective from 1 January 2014, which will increase the board’s focus on the delivery of client and broker services through its international office network.
The 2013 Underwriting Service Awards shortlist revealed
Allianz and Zurich lead the way on the shortlist for the Underwriting Service Awards 2013 with eight and seven nods respectively.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Allianz moves regional head office in Singapore
Allianz has moved to its new regional Asia office in Singapore’s Marina Bay financial district at Asia Square Tower 2.
Scottish civil litigation costs review not a repeat of Jackson reforms
Taylor review’s key proposals include QOCS and referral fee approval
Market Moves: Axa leads the way with a batch of new recruits as Hanks re-emerges at Liberty
Insurance industry recruitment picked up this week, with insurers and brokers alike busy hiring new staff. Axa was among the most prolific, while HCC, AIG, Bluefin and Keelan Westall were also active. The week also saw the return of former Allianz boss…
Allianz launches TV ad campaign
Allianz has launched a TV advert as part of its campaign to raise the brand’s profile in the UK.
£27bn UK cyber crime wave prompts AGCS cyber policies
Cyber crime cost the UK economy £27bn in 2012 according to figures from the Cabinet Office, and Allianz has responded with trio of new policies to protect businesses.
View from the Top Simon McGinn: Getting ahead of ourselves
While recent results are encouraging, now is not the time for the insurance industry to rest on its laurels
Post magazine – 11 September 2013
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Biba urges FCA to leave brokers out of complaints review and focus on insurers
DLG, Aviva and Allianz are top three GI firms in terms of number of complaints
Allianz’s Chris Hanks re-emerges as Liberty non-exec
Chris Hanks, previously commercial general manager at Allianz, is set to return to the insurance industry as a non-executive director at Liberty Mutual, sources have told Post.