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Nick Lock appointed as head of property claims at Allianz
Nick Lock has been appointed as the new head of property claims at Allianz, following David Watkins’ retirement from the company.
Klimczak swaps Allianz for XL Catlin in Singapore
Former Allianz Global Corporate Specialty senior marine risk consultant Jarek Klimczak has been appointed marine risk engineer for Asia-Pacific at rival XL Catlin.
Business interruption is top business risk in 2017
Business interruption continues to come top of the risk rankings as businesses fear the impact of market uncertainties and political perils, according to a report from Allianz.
Companies braced for year of uncertainty, says Allianz's Fischer Hirs
Chris Fischer Hirs, CEO of Allianz Global Corporate Specialty, has said companies worldwide are bracing for unpredictable changes this year.
Allianz's Jon Dye on choosing insurance as a career
The Broker State of the Nation report commissioned by Post revealed 70% of the respondents chose broking as a career.
Government responds to driverless car consultation
The government has unveiled plans to extend compulsory motor insurance to driverless cars.
Lorry safety changes will not be delivered any time soon
Remove the cab of a lorry and chop off the bottom, put it back, sliding it forwards and downwards in front of the engine and - voilà! - better road safety because the driver is closer to the ground and better able to the see directly the space around the…
2017 Preview: What lies ahead for insurance?
After sharing their views on 2016 last month, insurers and brokers make their predictions for the coming year. What do they think the highlights and lowlights will be over the next 12 months?
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Insuring the future: 10 tech gadgets
Innovations are bringing new technology into our lives at an almost frightening pace. Whether we want to control our central heating from our smartphones or check on our home security, appliances that can be controlled remotely are giving us greater…
Review of the year 2016
2016 started with several UK regions under water, and then saw the launch of Flood Re. It underwent the largest overhaul of insurance law in a century and it finishes on a long awaited reform. Insurers, brokers and industry representatives are sharing…
Expertise from A-Z: 2016 Review: A year of change
A look at the tumultuous changes of 2016 – and a preview of what 2017 may have in store for the industry
Time to focus on liability
Most employers don't spend too much time thinking about employers' liability, public liability and product liability unless they actually have a claim. So perhaps it is just as well that the national media is continually drawing attention to tragic…
Fagen appointed Insurance Council of Australia president
Colin Fagen, QBE's chief operations officer, has been appointed president and chairman of the board at the Insurance Council of Australia.
Driverless cars could 'kill off' motor insurance, Ageas warns
Driverless cars could spell the end of motor insurance and force a transformation of the claims process, the CEO of Ageas has warned.
High-net-worth fraud: A real rarity?
Many believe fraud in the high-net-worth market is rare. Is this the case, or are insurers just remaining tight-lipped about the problem?
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurtech start-ups are an opportunity, not a threat
Insurers should see insurtech start-ups as an opportunity rather than a threat, a conference heard.
Women in Insurance: In Jenny’s footsteps
With diversity so high on the insurance industry’s agenda and the world of science recently celebrating the annual Ada Lovelace Day, highlighting the contribution of women in science, Post set out to find when the first female underwriter made her mark…
Underwriting Service Awards 2016: Winners
The industry’s underwriting powerhouses gathered at the Post’s annual Underwriting Service Awards bash.
Allianz makes two broker market appointments
Allianz Insurance has appointed Nick Hobbs and Sarah Mallaby as directors of broker markets, commercial and personal.
Dye: Allianz will be back in the black on personal lines
Allianz will see its profit boosted after eight months when its withdrawal from direct home and motor is completed.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Allianz sees drop in operating profit due to high catastrophe claims
Allianz has experienced a drop in operating profit in its property and casualty business due to a high number of catastrophe claims.
Top 30 Asia insurers: Asia remains in a stable condition
There has been little change in the rankings of the top 30 Asia insurers since 2014, with China still dominating the rankings, despite a decreasing growth rate