Allianz
Expertise from A-Z: Taking stock of the year so far
Six months into 2016, what have been the highs and lows for the insurance industry – and what does the rest of the year have in store?
Blog: Brexit - How much preparation has gone on behind the scenes?
Post made hay with a Freedom of Information request earlier this month, which revealed that the industry’s two main regulators had not carried out a formal review of the regulatory and financial impact of a Brexit.
International - Asia: China's internet explosion
Insurers are looking for new ways into China’s underserved market, yet a successful digital strategy will not only require investment but the right type of partnership
AGCS strengthens global aviation team
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has strengthened its global aviation team with three senior appointments.
Allianz to acquire Zurich Assurances Maroc for €244m
A binding agreement has been announced for Allianz to acquire Zurich Assurances Maroc, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance in Morocco, for €244m (£192m).
Allianz hits out against new EIOPA stress tests
Europe-wide stress tests are “extreme” and unlikely to provide a meaningful picture of the health of the industry, Allianz has warned.
News editor's comment: Two months in the 'tawdry' world of insurance
On my first day at Post I got an email from a PR at one of the biggest insurers welcoming me to the "tawdry world of insurance".
Post Claims Awards: AIG, Allianz, Aviva, LV and RSA's Paton among the winners
RSA group claims director Bill Paton was last night acclaimed as the achievement award winner at the Post Claims Awards.
Sharing Economy: Taking a slice of the action
With the sharing economy growing year-on-year, what are the challenges and opportunities for the insurance industry?
Allianz creates digital Asia analytics hub
Global giant Allianz has launched an innovation venture in Singapore for Asia.
Brexit and results in the news; Tasker interviewed
The insurance news and Post exclusives of the past week, in case you missed it.
Asia Analysis: The sensors are coming
New sensor technology has huge potential for the insurance industry, but companies in Asia are lagging behind their Western counterparts writes Nicky Burridge.
C-Suite - Insurer: Allianz's David Martin on the scourge of underinsurance
Poorly judged estimates in the SME market can leave customers seriously out of pocket when it comes to making a claim.
Allianz’s commercial COR stronger than personal as restructuring continues
Allianz has reported an 89.9% combined ratio in commercial for Q1 2016 but despite improvements, its personal lines COR remains over 100 at 101.2% (FY 2015: 106%).
Blog: Proposed whiplash reforms are cynical
Andrew Twambley, founder of Injury Lawyers 4 U and spokesman of Access 2 Justice, reacts to the proposals put forward by Allianz's head of technical claims Sarah Mallaby to clamp down on claims farming.
Allianz's UK Q1 premiums fall as operating profits climb 43%
Allianz UK saw operating profits climb 43% in the first quarter of 2016 to £47.4m from £33.2m in the same quarter last year.
Allianz sees global profits and revenue fall in Q1
Global insurer Allianz's revenues and profits fell by 6.4% and 3.5% respectively in the first quarter of 2016.
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?
Officials raid two CMCs as part of wider crackdown
Two rogue claims management companies suspected of ripping off hundreds of people have been raided as part of a wider crackdown.
Allianz claims ‘business as usual’ in broker relations following restructure
Allianz said it will aim to forge closer ties with brokers following its restructuring on May 1.
Career Development: Allianz praises broker scholarship graduates
Allianz Commercial held a graduation event at the Andaz hotel in London to celebrate the 13 scholars who successfully graduated from the Allianz Partner Academy Scholarship programme.
People: I work in insurance: Martin Banasik
Martin Banasik MSc, CEng, FIMechE is principal engineer (lift and crane) at Allianz Engineering
Ice cream van fraudster feels the heat from IFED and insurers
A man who was involved in staged accidents using an ice cream van has been convicted on fraud charges. The crash-for-cash scam would have cost insurers almost £100,000 if they paid out in full.
In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.