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Editor's comment: Torrance’s 10-year itch
The seven-year itch was made famous by Marilyn Monroe’s 1955 film of the same name, but for the insurance industry it seems there is a 10-year itch, as yet another UK chief executive leaves with the tin anniversary in sight.
Investing in the profession: Allianz academy invites retail broker applications
Allianz is extending its partners academy to retail brokers, offering access to training courses, networking events and a scholarship scheme to help brokers achieve their Chartered Insurance Institute diploma in insurance.
Post Blog: Andrew Torrance hits Hollywood
It was going to happen one day. I just didn't expect it to be like this - sudden, without fanfare and to another country.
Allianz's UK CEO in US move
Andrew Torrance is to take over as chief executive of Allianz’s US-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company after a decade as CEO of Allianz UK.
Allianz CEO Torrance to move to US role
Andrew Torrance is to take over as chief executive of Allianz’s US-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company after a decade as CEO of Allianz UK.
Allianz expects €350m European flood hit
Allianz expects a net loss from the flooding in Central Europe to be approximately €350m, the German insurance giant said today.
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Post Audio Supplement - 13 June 2013
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Allianz buys Swedish windfarm for undisclosed sum
Allianz said on Wednesday it has bought a Swedish windfarm taking its investment in renewable energy in Europe above €1.5bn.
Reinsurer stocks plummet amid flood fears
Shares in Munich Re and Hannover Re fell around 3.5% to the bottom of pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index as flooding in parts of Europe raises the prospect of hefty damage claims.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Allianz
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Allianz SE’s strategy and performance in 2012.
Allianz rebrands Your Cover in bid for greater UK recognition
German insurance giant Allianz has launched a brand building campaign in a bid to make Allianz a household name in the UK.
Post Audio Supplement - 30 May 2013
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Allianz investigates possible employers’ liability fraud rings
Insurers must do more to clamp down on fraudulent employers’ liability claims before organised fraudsters take the “next logical step” into the EL sector, according to Allianz fraud manager Mihir Pandya.
In Series: Technology: Insuring the next generation of smart car
Age of the smart car
Allianz completes $175m windstorm and earthquake bond
Allianz has secured $175m of protection against named storms in the US, Mexico and Carribean, as well as North American earthquakes, ahead of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers fill key roles
Many vacancies were filled within the industry’s recruitment sector this week, with a trio of insurers snapping up personnel for key roles. In the world of broking, firms took time out from networking at the Biba conference to hit the recruitment trail,…
Whiplash: Whipping up a storm
As the debate about bogus whiplash claims rumbles on, opinion is divided on whether two investigations into the issue are warranted and what impact they will have
In Series: Technology: The great app race
While apps were all the rage until recently, insurers are now discovering the value of optimised mobile sites.
Interview: Chris Hanks: End of an era
Set to retire later this year, Allianz Commercial general manager and former CII president Chris Hanks reflects on 45 years in the business.
Allianz CEO Torrance calls for action on liability rates
Insurers’ liability books need to show profits if firms are to make a reasonable return on capital, Andrew Torrance, Allianz’s chief executive, said.
Allianz achieves record revenue in Q1
Allianz achieved total revenues of €32bn in the first quarter of 2013 the highest quarterly total revenues in its history, and an increase of 6.6% on the first quarter of 2012.
Axa leads the way in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has been rated the highest performing firm among Brokerbility’s seven key insurer partners in the collective broking organisation’s bi-annual satisfaction survey.
Allianz unveil improved COR for 2013 Q1
Allianz UK has reported that gross written premium in the first quarter of 2013 was up by 7% at £506.6m over same period in 2012 (Q1 2012: £473.6m).