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Chris Hanks to retire from Allianz
Allianz Commercial general manager Chris Hanks, pictured, is said to be retiring in 2013.
My Best 11: Sandy Keith, Kwik-Fit Financial Services
Kwik-Fit head of insurer development Sandy Keith picks his best XI for an insurance industry start-up firm.
View from the top: The finishing straight
The final steps towards implementing Lord Jackson's justice reforms are the most crucial, says Graham Gibson.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny enjoys some muscle-bound Rugby heroes
Claims Club 10th anniversary: A decade of debate
The Post Claims Club will mark its 10th anniversary next year, and the group's advisory board looks back on a decade of change.
Insurers duck Admiral warning on 'killer' referral fees
Insurers have reiterated their support for the scrapping of referral fees, following remarks made by Admiral chief executive Henry Engelhardt that the incoming ban will be a "killer" for his competitors.
Russian insurers agree to follow Acord standards
A number of Russian insurers have agreed to work together to implement the standards of global non-profit research operation, the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development.
Allianz poised for sub-Saharan growth with new CEO appointment
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to establish a significant local presence in sub-Saharan Africa with the appointment of Delphine Maidou as chief executive of its regional subsidiary.
AGCS boosts Africa footprint with new hire
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to establish a local presence in sub-Saharan Africa with the appointment of Delphine Maidou, pictured, as chief executive of its regional subsidiary AGCS of Africa.
Join Allianz, Groupama and Miller in 2012 insurance football tourament
The Prince's Trust is today calling on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the charity's annual fundraising football tournament.
Allianz retail boss jumps ship to join First Central as marketing director
First Central bosses have signalled their intention to strengthen the firm’s online offering following the appointment of former Allianz Retail head of direct business Andy James as group marketing director.
Allianz considers renewable funds
German insurer Allianz believed to be planning the launch of closed-end investment funds focusing on renewable energy in the future.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Allianz launches healthcare plans in China
Allianz Worldwide Care is launching international healthcare plans for China that it hopes will appeal to international and local companies.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Temp Cover eyes £24m turnover target
Short-term insurance broker Temp Cover has hired three associate directors who will play a key role in helping the business double its £12m income in the next three years.
Rising liability claims forces Allianz to reduce exposure
Allianz Insurance has linked an increasing number of unemployed people making large liability claims to a decision to cut its exposure in the liability market.
Investors more cautious of insurers owing to European concerns
Investors continued to have a more negative view of the global insurance sector relative to ratings in the second quarter of 2012, according to Moody's.
Allianz suffers £23m weather claims loss but retail and commercial GWP grow
Allianz UK has posted bad weather claims costs of £23m for the first six months of 2012.
Allianz UK continues upwards trend, despite fractional COR rise
Allianz UK has chalked up an operating profit of €92m (£72.4m) for the first half of 2012, alongside a marginal combined ratio rise to 96.8%.
Allianz Group 'robust' despite lower operating profit in P&C
Allianz Group has posted revenues of €25.2bn in the second quarter of 2012, up 2.5%, or €24.6bn, on the same period in 2011.
Allianz, Generali and Munich Re dominate as European travel insurance market prospers
European markets for travel insurance and assistance continue to flourish with Allianz, Generali and Munich Re heading the market.
Russia and Romania travel insurance markets thrive in economic crisis
Travel insurance in Russia, Romania and Turkey boomed between 2008 and 2012, despite the Eurozone crisis, while the UK and Ireland saw foreign travel decline, new research has revealed.
Olympics: A golden opportunity
The Olympic Games are now well underway, with top athletes and millions of tourists now in the UK. But are businesses able to reap the benefits? Or are the problems associated with such an influx unbeatable?