Allianz UK highlights broker strategy behind growth
Allianz UK boss Andrew Torrance has attributed the insurer's on-going growth to its "continuity of strategy and approach" with brokers in the market place.
The comments came as the insurer confirmed that written premiums had edged up by 5.6% for the first half of 2012, with both its commercial and retail arms recording growth during the period.
It also reported operating profits of £73.3m for the first six months this year.
Assessing Allianz UK's steady growth Mr Torrance said: "When we talk to broker partners in the market place one of the things that comes through is they like the continuity of strategy and approach we have.
"We have had a
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