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The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
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.
Allianz offers SME’s free legal advice
Allianz Commercial is offering free legal advice to its SME policyholders as part of tie-up with its legal protection division.
New US sanctions on Iran put the industry on high alert
The US bill to expand the Iran Sanctions Act is being watched keenly by the (re)insurance world, reports Katherine Blackler
Allianz: Greece no danger to the EMU
In an international comparison, Allianz continued, the EMU as a whole fares relatively well with a debt ratio of 78.2 percent of gross domestic product. Japan's debt ratio of around 190 percent is substantially higher and the USA, with 83.1 percent of…
Allianz: Greece no danger to the EMU
In an international comparison, Allianz continued, the EMU as a whole fares relatively well with a debt ratio of 78.2 percent of gross domestic product. Japan's debt ratio of around 190 percent is substantially higher and the USA, with 83.1 percent of…
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was fortunate to go along with a host of insurers and brokers to the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at The Odeon Leicester Square this week, as part of its Insurance Leadership Group.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
Allianz ups motor rates by 24% in 2009
Allianz's UK profit rose 5.2% to £203.7m in 2009 despite a 5.4% fall in gross written premium in its retail division to £579.9m as a result of corrective action on private motor rates, which increased by almost a quarter.
Allianz boasts of record investment performance
Allianz Global Investors achieved record profitability in 2009 with operating profits of 1362m euros compared to 904m euros in 2008.
Allianz Insurance profit up 5.2%
The UK arm of the German giant recorded a combined ratio down 2.3 percentage points to 92.9%, with the retail business improving its COR by 8.2 percentage points over 2008.
Allianz GI arm reports a drop in 28% drop in operating profit
The two biggest drivers were a decline of 0.6bn euros in operating investment income and an underwriting result which was down 0.7 bn euros.
CII launches campaign to woo young people
the Chartered Insurance Institute has launched an online campaign aimed at showing young people the variety of opportunities that a career in insurance can offer.
Middle East - Market Overview: Room for growth
While most in the insurance industry will not be looking to expand in the current global economy, Jane Bernstein points to an area where there are substantial opportunities for those willing to take the plunge.
44% in the dark on corporate manslaughter
A SURVEY by Allianz of brokers' awareness of the Corporate Manslaughter Act has revealed 44% are unaware of the penalties it proposes.
Allianz mulls online-only plan for direct personal business
Allianz Insurance is considering remodelling its Cornhill Direct business into an online- only provider.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Allianz will not renew business in Iran
Hannover Re also says that it conducts reinsurance treaty business in the region but will only continue to do so if it complies strictly with United Nations and European Union sanctions
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
In Series: Solvency II - Getting the message through
Insurer thinking has evolved over the issue of Solvency II and Sam Barrett explains how they are being won round to seeing the potential benefits of implementation.
Aviva loses out in brand survey as Axa tops the list
The highly publicised rebranding of Aviva does not appear to have had the desired impact yet, according to an annual survey that examines 500 of the world's top brands.
CBG partners with Manchester broker
CBG Group has appointed Daniel Stewart & Company to act as joint brokerand work alongside existing nominated adviser and broker, Zeus Capital, to handle its institutional investor and shareholder relations.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Nine in ten customers “satisfied” with motor claims service
Almost 90% of claimants are satisfied with their motor insurance claims service, new research has revealed.