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British Insurance Awards 2013: Young Achiever of the Year
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British Insurance Awards 2013: Investing in the Profession Award
Allianz got talent
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
German floods to cost industry €2bn
Claims from last month's flooding in Germany alone are expected to cost insurers nearly €2bn, German trade association GDV said on Tuesday.
Insurers welcome Flood Re but call for clarity over liability
Insurers’ agreement to the terms of the Statement of Principles for another two years will provide the Association of British Insurers and government enough time to resolve outstanding issues around the implementation of Flood Re, according to the trade…
Allianz personal lines stalwart joins Zurich
Zurich has appointed Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
Insurers back “first step” Flood Re announcement
The UK’s largest general insurers have expressed delight at the announcement of a deal on flooding cover for UK homes.
Motor Insurance: The road to profit
Could recent legislation provide the turning point motor insurers need to drive them into long-awaited profitability, or are tough times set to continue?
Allianz signs three-year network deal
Towergate-owned Broker Network and Countrywide have extended their partnership with Allianz Insurance for three years.
Post Audio Supplement - 20 June 2013
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Claims Awards 2013
The Post Claims Club celebrated its 10th year in style last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel with the Third Annual Claims Awards.
AGCS reveals Russian ambitions with new appointment
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s head of underwriting co-ordination in growth markets, Philip Gronemeyer, is to become country manager for Russia.
Laurent Matras linked with Jon Dye's Allianz role as rival CEOs praise Torrance
Jon Dye named new UK CEO as Torrance joins Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.
AGCS targeting Russian growth with new chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has targeted Russia for growth, appointing its head of underwriting co-ordination in growth markets as country manager for Russia.
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.