Allianz
Allianz sets up new motor claims team to cut settlement times
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair claims.
Claims Charters - Standard bearers
Many saw Allianz Insurance's decision to publish performance statistics as a bold move. Stephanie Denton looks at the pros and cons of a claims charter and asks if other insurers will follow suit.
New evidence emerges in Autofocus case
A crucial case in the legal wrangle between Accident Exchange and Autofocus could be expedited at the Court of Appeal due to newly discovered evidence.
Letter - Teenage Associate lays claim to record
Tony Cornell's letter in the 11 March edition "An Age Old Conundrum" denying Peter Cullum's (ascribed) claim to be the youngest Associate at 21 sent me scurrying for my archives — otherwise known as the suitcase in the loft.
Markel adds to hull and war team
Markel International has appointed Daniel McCarthy as an underwriter within its Hull and War team.
Allianz hails microinsurance success
Allianz Life Indonesia and Allianz Utama Indonesia (Allianz Indonesia) sold a combined total of 347 000 microinsurance policies in 2009.
Looming climate change scheme needs attention, warns Allianz
Allianz Engineering is reminding brokers of the imminent introduction of a government backed climate change and energy saving scheme which could affect 20 000 UK businesses.
Allianz sells third of stake in Chinese bank
Allianz has reported a gain of 400m euros of the sale of the third of its shares in Industrial & Commercial Bank of China that it bought in April 2006.
Allianz successful in Darren Bent credit hire appeal
Allianz has successfully challenged a court judgement relating to a credit hire claim involving Sunderland and England footballer Darren Bent and Accident Exchange.
Interview: Jon Dye - Making it work
With a stated aim of reaching £1bn by 2013, Jon Dye talks to Jonathan Swift about why a recent downturn in Allianz Retail's GWP masks a lot of progress towards that goal.
Allianz raises concerns over crane scheme
Allianz Engineering has questioned the effectiveness of a new tower crane safety scheme due to come into force on 6 April.
Webinar online
A WEBINAR discussion on the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration is now available for viewing on-demand.
Post Europe Spotlight - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
The Post Europe Interview : Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
Home & Legacy joins Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice network.
Allianz boss ready for Tesco-sized affinity deal after VW tie up
Jon Dye told Post: "Could we do a deal of that size, yes, why not. This is Allianz, it is an enormous business."
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.
Fire Risks - Timber Frame: The burning issue
Timber frame construction has seen a massive resurgence in the past couple of years. Stefan Bramwell and Chris Dee look at the benefits and the risks involved.
Outsourcing - India: The evolution of India
India is no longer being treated as a place to just outsource menial functions. Edward Murray reports on the evolution of the market to include core corporate activities.
Total 100% liable
Insurers have moved closer to recovering an estimated £750m in claims from Total, stretching back to the Buncefield oil depot explosion.
Allianz SME tie-up
Allianz has created a tie-up between its commercial and legal protection divisions to offer free advice to its small business policyholders.
Allianz boss: Tesco-sized affinity deal possible
The general manager of Allianz Retail has hailed its latest affinity win with Volkswagen Insurance Service as a "milestone" for its fledgling corporate partners business, and a sign that it could do a deal of the size of Tesco Bank.
Post in print - 11 March issue
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - live webinar today at 3:30. Sign up now
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.