Allianz
Axa retains top spot in AM Best insurer rankings
French insurer Axa has held on to the top spot in the AM Best ranking of largest insurers by net premiums written, with Allianz climbing into third place.
China sets up first marine insurance association
China has launched its first professional marine insurance association called the Shanghai Institute of Marine Insurance.
Liberty Syndicate non-exec Youell retires
Richard Youell has retired from his role as non-executive direction of Liberty Syndicate management, with former Allianz boss Chris Hanks replacing him.
Allianz mulling over Supreme Court subrogation appeal
Allianz says an appeal to the Supreme Court is “more than likely” following the dismissal of its RSA subrogation appeal.
Allianz and Covéa subrogation appeal against RSA dismissed
An appeal from Allianz and Covéa against last year’s High Court RSA subrogation verdict has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal this morning.
External candidate expected to replace Lee at RSA as sale speculation mounts
Analysts say firm could seek to raise capital by selling international operations
Review of the Year: General Insurance: A year of red tape
With the implementation of the Jackson reforms and the start of twin peaks regulation, reform and regulation dominated a mixed 2013 for the general insurance sector
Webinar: Hanks, Woolgrove, Moore and Jenkins discuss Aldermanbury Declaration progress
Three years on from the launch of the Aldermanbury Declaration, Post recently held a webinar to look at how the industry is going to move on and raise the professionalism bar within the UK insurance industry.
AGCS unveils country manager for Austria
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Ole Ohlmeyer as the new country manager for Austria.
David Radford appointed Allianz brand boss
Allianz has appointed David Radford to the newly created role of UK brand director.
Credit hire portal set for 2014 launch as backers put faith in motor inquiry
Committee confident Competition Commission will draw ‘right conclusions’.
Penny Speed meets... Elke Vagendene, AGCS head of product Development Financial Lines
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Allianz launches enhanced tech PI product
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has launched an upgraded professional indemnity cover for of up to €20m (£16.5m) technology companies, software creators and telecommunications suppliers.
Insurance Technology Awards 2013: Winners announced
Post’s Insurance Technology Awards took place last night at the Royal Garden Hotel in London.
PT Asuransi Allianz in Indonesia microinsurance push
PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia has launched life, house and health products targeted at low income families.
Marsh agrees deal with Allianz for SME clients
Marsh Networks and Allianz Insurance are extending the range of Allianz commercial products available to Marsh Networks’ member brokers.
Routine weather fluctuation could hit EU economy for €406bn
New figures from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty have revealed that even mild changes in weather could hit EU businesses hard, forecasting an average annual impact of €406bn
Routine weather fluctuation could hit EU economy for £346bn
New figures from Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty have revealed that even mild changes in weather could hit EU businesses hard, forecasting an average annual impact of £346bn.
HSB Engineering strengthens team with Allianz hire
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance, part of Munich Re, has appointed David Slack as senior loss control engineer.
Brettell to take on retail general manager role at Allianz next year
Allianz Insurance has appointed Neil Brettell to the role of general manager of the insurer's retail division.
View from the Top: Improving safety on the road
With tens of millions of accidents on our roads globally, Allianz's Rangam Bir promotes the importance of developing an enhanced transport safety culture.
AGCS appoints key account manager
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Danny Turner as key account manager.
Allianz’s former private eyes facing fine following conviction
Two rogue private investigators, who were hired by Allianz and other organisations between 2009 and 2010, have been found guilty of conspiring to breach the Data Protection Act.
Allianz and Virgin Holidays strike travel insurance partnership
Allianz Global Assistance UK has granted Virgin Holidays and Travel City Direct appointed representative status.