Allianz
Post Intelligence – company profile: Allianz
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Allianz SE’s strategy and performance in 2012.
Allianz rebrands Your Cover in bid for greater UK recognition
German insurance giant Allianz has launched a brand building campaign in a bid to make Allianz a household name in the UK.
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Allianz investigates possible employers’ liability fraud rings
Insurers must do more to clamp down on fraudulent employers’ liability claims before organised fraudsters take the “next logical step” into the EL sector, according to Allianz fraud manager Mihir Pandya.
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Allianz completes $175m windstorm and earthquake bond
Allianz has secured $175m of protection against named storms in the US, Mexico and Carribean, as well as North American earthquakes, ahead of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers fill key roles
Many vacancies were filled within the industry’s recruitment sector this week, with a trio of insurers snapping up personnel for key roles. In the world of broking, firms took time out from networking at the Biba conference to hit the recruitment trail,…
Whiplash: Whipping up a storm
As the debate about bogus whiplash claims rumbles on, opinion is divided on whether two investigations into the issue are warranted and what impact they will have
In Series: Technology: The great app race
While apps were all the rage until recently, insurers are now discovering the value of optimised mobile sites.
Interview: Chris Hanks: End of an era
Set to retire later this year, Allianz Commercial general manager and former CII president Chris Hanks reflects on 45 years in the business.
Allianz CEO Torrance calls for action on liability rates
Insurers’ liability books need to show profits if firms are to make a reasonable return on capital, Andrew Torrance, Allianz’s chief executive, said.
Allianz achieves record revenue in Q1
Allianz achieved total revenues of €32bn in the first quarter of 2013 the highest quarterly total revenues in its history, and an increase of 6.6% on the first quarter of 2012.
Axa leads the way in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has been rated the highest performing firm among Brokerbility’s seven key insurer partners in the collective broking organisation’s bi-annual satisfaction survey.
Allianz unveil improved COR for 2013 Q1
Allianz UK has reported that gross written premium in the first quarter of 2013 was up by 7% at £506.6m over same period in 2012 (Q1 2012: £473.6m).
Allianz to underwrite Drive Style motor offering
Allianz is to exclusively underwrite a new proposition from Drive Style Insure that bases the premium on each individual’s driving behaviour.
Biba 2013: Allianz boosting broker academy
Allianz is to expand its broker academy programme to offer training to personal lines brokers, Post can reveal.
Space Tourism: Ready for liftoff?
With Virgin Galactic edging closer to launching tourists through the stratosphere for the first time, what part will the insurance industry play in this uncharted territory?
AGCS appoints technology risks underwriter
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed James Tuplin as a technology risks underwriter within the financial lines team.
Allianz wins 20-year naming deal for Sao Paulo stadium
German insurer Allianz has entered into an agreement that will see it name Brazil’s newest outdoor stadium, currently known as Nova Arena.
Allianz's Ankel returns to Asia
Alexander Ankel is to move from being CEO of Allianz Turkey to head of Asia for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Allianz revenues jump 6.6% in Q1
German insurance giant Allianz recorded revenues of around €32bn in the first quarter of 2013, up 6.6% on the previous year.
Penny Black's insurance week
Being a lady of leisure, Penny is no stranger to the scenic charms of her local golf club. However, sunny Sundays are usually spent on the terrace with a G&T in hand rather than traipsing through the rough in search of an errant ball.
View from the Top: A duty to the wider economy
Risk management expertise provides invaluable guidance to enterprising businesses, says Andrew Torrance.
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