Allianz
Allianz acclaimed for CSR stategy
For the tenth year in a row, Allianz has satisfied the requirements as a constituent of FTSE4Good.
Allianz hires new household operations manager
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as household operations manager responsible for handling all UK household claims.
CSR - microinsurance: Small wonder
Traditional insurance has typically focused on affluent markets, mainly in Western industrialised countries, but insurers willing to go off the beaten track could find microinsurance a rewarding addition to their business, writes Ana Paula Nacif.
Allianz names first ever retail fraud manager
Allianz has appointed Graham Knight to the newly created role of fraud manager for Allianz Retail.
Allianz unveils new heads for Italy and Turkey in shake up
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz Turkey, is poised to become new CEO of Allianz Italia.
Allianz unveils new heads for Italy and Turkey in shake up
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz Turkey, is poised to become new CEO of Allianz Italia.
Cash for crash ring brought to justice
Following a detailed fraud investigation by Merseyside police's crime operations unit, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
Fraud gang sentenced
Following a detailed insurance fraud investigation by Merseyside police's crime operations unit, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
Zurich revisits action plan as Quinn faces 12 April D-day
Zurich has outlined its appetite to renew business currently held by Quinn Insurance's UK arm, by offering brokers and customers a 90-day hold covered facility.
US puts further pressure on the UN for Iran sanctions
US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he wanted tougher U.N. sanctions in weeks against Iran over its nuclear program. This follows proposed US sanctions including (re)insurance
Election 2010 - Industry Q&A: Question time
In the final part of the countdown to the general election, Post took questions from the leading lights of the insurance industry and put them to the three main political parties.
Allianz claims victory for future in Bent case
Allianz has welcomed the Court of Appeal's judgment in the Darren Bent credit hire case as a "resounding victory" for the insurance industry over credit hire operators.
Allianz awarded for commitment to sport
Allianz received the 2010 FASPO International Sponsoring Award in the sports category for its commitment to paralympic sport.
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.