Allianz
Allianz recruits Liberty Mutual financial lines underwriter
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Elke Vagenende as head of product development, financial lines (UK).
Allianz boosts financial lines team with Liberty hire
Elke Vagenede has been appointed as head of product development for financial lines at Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality.
Arista expands Southampton office
Arista Insurance has appointed Paul Avery to its Southampton office to help manage the underwriting team.
Indonesia or bust?
Indonesia offers considerable opportunities for foreign insurers, but the market is not without challenges.
Market moves: Busy week sees major hires at Travelers and Giles
In a busy week of recruitment for insurers and brokers, certain firms strengthened their reputations as companies with a real appetite for employment.
HDI Gerling CEO to head AGCS' Mediterranean unit
Patrick Thiels, chief executive of HDI Gerling in Belgium and Luxembourg, will join Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty from 1 April to lead the insurer's new Mediterranean division.
AGCS recruits HDI Gerling chief executive
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Patrick Thiels to lead the industrial insurer's new Mediterranean region.
Allianz subordinated bond assigned A2 rating by Moody's
Moody's has assigned an A2(hyb) rating to the 30-year €1.5bn subordinated bond to be issued by Allianz SE.
RSA backs revised CoA judgment but calls for more government action
RSA has added its voice to calls for the government to use the Court of Appeal's revised judgment in Simmons v Castle as a springboard for further industry reform.
Industry fears homeowner panic as flood agreement expiration approaches
Brokers in high flood-risk areas have accused the Association of British Insurers of failing to "nail its colours to the mast" amid growing concern over the lack of a long-term replacement for the Statement of Principles.
RSA victory prompts rival rethink on repair strategy
RSA has seen off one potential dispute relating to its controversial motor repair model after signing a bilateral agreement with Groupama Insurances, although it is unclear whether this will survive the completion of Ageas' acquisition of Groupama.
Allianz casualty boss wants MoJ fixed fee clarification
Allianz has become one the first major insurers to comment on the Court of Appeal's decision to revise the judgment made following the Simmons v Castle case relating to a damages uplift.
Allianz appoints UK marine hull and liability head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Chris Turberville as head of marine hull and liability UK.
AGCS names head of marine hull and liability
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Chris Turberville as head of marine hull and liability UK.
Allianz Legal Protection extends BMW affinity deal to motorcycle brand
Allianz Legal Protection has become the legal expenses provider for BMW’s motorcycle brand BMW Motorrad, in an affinity arrangement through specialist motorcycle broker Devitt Insurance Services.
Torrance backs clarity over burglar confrontation
Chris Grayling, pictured, plans to change the law to ensure householders who "over-react" when confronted by burglars will not face prosecution.
Allianz could appeal against RSA motor subrogration judgment
Allianz may appeal against a high court judgment which found RSA's motor repair subrogation costs to be legal, despite being told that an appeal is likely to fail.
Motor subrogration appeal against RSA likely to fail, says top judge
A High Court judge has ruled in favour of the motor repair subrogration costs RSA charged Allianz and Provident, stating that the charges were reasonable even if the insurer had used its own repair network.
Market moves: Hastings and Compare the Market bolster ranks with directorial appointments
Broker Hastings and BGL-owned aggregator Compare the Market were the busiest recruiters this week, both bringing in new directors.
Home & Legacy unveils building works product
Allianz subsidiary Home & Legacy has partnered with Allianz Engineering to launch a unique building works product to the high net worth insurance market.
Axa leads the way for insurers in top 100 best global brands list
Axa has been named the highest ranking insurer in the 2012 Interbrand top 100 Best Global Brands list, after increasing its brand value by 1% to $6.75bn (£4.18bn).
Allianz shuns European sovereign debt
German insurer Allianz will eschew European sovereign debt when seeking future investments, preferring to invest in energy and infrastructure projects, chief executive Michael Diekmann said this week.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Customer loyalty - At your service
Firms are increasingly turning to customer loyalty metrics to help understand customer needs, improve services and increase retention rates.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.