Allianz
Plea for MoJ to get tough on lawyers' PI abuse
Allianz has called for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to crack down on claimant lawyers it claims have abused the new personal injury claims system.
Viewpoint: Time to put things right
With poor motor results continuously dismissed as being due to external factors, David Vine asks why insurers choose to ignore the evidence that would enable accurate pricing and, in turn, profit.
Slow insurer processing could mean a backlog of IPT charges
Brokers could be left to foot the bill if insurers choose to apply the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) increase from the date it hits their books, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).
Allianz sharpens regional focus with Newcastle plans
Allianz Commercial has announced its intention to expand its regional branch network with the opening of a new office in Newcastle.
Reportage - High net worth: Because they're worth it
HNW was once the preserve of specialist brokers and insurers but there has recently been an increase in this type of business being transacted online. Louise Meeson asks if HNW clients and their prized possessions can really be taken care of without…
Product launch: Clear Private Car on Open GI
Allianz Retail's Clear Private Car product has launched with Open GI in the latest stage of its roll-out.
CII aims to improve claims process with formation of new think tank group
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has brought together a group of young insurance professionals to consider and develop new and innovative ways to improve the claims process.
Quinn Insurance bidders revealed
Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty Global are among the shortlist of five potential buyers for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
The PB Interview - Tim Ryan: Local hero
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Tim Ryan in Ipswich, where he is fighting hard against the recession and the force of the consolidators.
Market Watch: SME online: Broker balancing act
With the rise of small and medium enterprise cover online, brokers are fully engaged with technology's ability to speed up trading for shops, offices, tradesmen and more. Some say that this evolution could also reach to larger risks, writes Andrew…
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Commercial property: Staying in the picture
Ask any broker how they can add value for their commercial property clients and the chances are their first answer will be: provide a great claims service. However, while there is no denying that a prompt claims service matters to the client, the value…
Home & Legacy joins growing online mid-net-worth sector
Brokers having to work harder than ever to retain MNW clients, according to Home & Legacy.
Allianz Retail launches direct motor product
Allianz Retail has launched an online car insurance product direct to the consumer under the Allianz brand for the first time.
Open GI links with imarket
Open GI has joined forces with imarket to provide a range of new commercial insurance products on its Open Trader platform.
Brokers urged to ensure clients sign up to climate change scheme
Allianz Engineering said it is reminding brokers of the 30 September deadline for businesses to sign up to a Government-backed climate change and energy-saving scheme.
Insurance Age blog: What I learnt from Oktoberfest
The original Oktoberfest occurred in Munich, on October 12, 1810 to commemorate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The event was so successful that the decision was made to renew it in…
CII roundtable - Professionalism: The rise of the professional
In this PB roundtable discussion, leading figures from the profession discuss the merits of chartered status, the need to educate customers about it and perceived difficulties in achieving it
Allianz hires operations manager for motor claims
Allianz has announced the appointment of Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
Allianz head urges industry to match motor hikes
Allianz chief executive, Andrew Torrance, has called on the market to push up rates, as he promised further double digit increases in private motor in 2011.
Motor insurers' excuses for poor results rejected
Insurer claims that increases in bodily injury costs are to blame for poor performance in the private motor market may be misleading, according to industry experts.
Arista boosts Bristol team with hires from Chartis, NIG and Axa
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has made three appointments to further strengthen its Bristol office.
Allianz hires new household claims chief from AIG
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as household claims operations manager.