Allianz
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
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
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.
IUMI Preview: Charting a course
With the sector suffering major losses, long-term sustainability is high on the agenda at this year’s International Union of Marine Insurance conference. Can the market navigate the choppy waters?
Allianz Global Assistance secures AA- rating by S&P
Standard & Poor’s has given Allianz Global Assistance an AA- rating with a stable outlook.
Allianz Global Assistance secures AA- rating by S&P
Standard & Poor’s has given Allianz Global Assistance an AA- rating with a stable outlook.
Allianz distances itself from blue-chip hacking scandal
Allianz UK has sought to distance itself from the so-called blue-chip hacking scandal after The Times named the insurer as one of the organisations on the list of firms who used rogue private investigators.
Aldermanbury successor unclear as some insurers struggle to meet its terms
Taskforce behind declaration yet to discuss its direction beyond end of 2013
SME: On board the enterprise
The SME space is a key battleground for the future of the industry. But if SMEs can do business direct online, where does that leave brokers? By Mark Sands
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 29 August 2013
While recent summers have seen Penny reaching for an umbrella to protect against the pouring rain rather than a parasol to escape the scorching sun, so far this year, much to the delight of insurers across the UK, the former has given way to the latter;…
Home & Legacy selects Allianz for family legal service
Allianz Legal Protection has been selected by Home & Legacy to provide a new family legal service for all new and renewal business.
Europe: Too big to fail?
The recent release of the Financial Stability Board's GSII list has led to complaints that insurers are not being differentiated from banks. Francesca Nyman explains.
Motor sector cites rates and reforms as COR soars
Motor insurers have bemoaned the impact of rock-bottom rates on their first-half figures, prompting some industry leaders to rule out further rate reductions in the second half of the year.
International: Entering cyberspace
Will the potential implementation of the EU Data Protection Directive lead to growth in the cyber liability market in Europe?
Allianz grows profits 34% in Asia
Allianz grew its profits 34% in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012.