Allianz
Executive assistant: Rising to the top
In this first instalment of the new series, Insurance Age meets Becky Bennett, current executive assistant to Allianz chief underwriting officer Neil Clutterbuck, and Stephanie Ogden, former executive assistant to Allianz general manager Simon McGinn
Editor's letter - September 2017
Half full or half empty? Reaction to the Allianz takeover of LV has been largely positive
News analysis: Allianz and LV deal sees personal and commercial lines business shake-up
Personal lines moved to LV brand as commercial lines go to Allianz as part of £713m deal
Three Allianz employees sentenced for bribery offences
Five people in total sentenced after the three employees made £7,000 from selling confidential customer data.
The Blog Spot: The bright outlook for MGAs
MGAs argue they are more nimble and adaptable than traditional insurers, are they the future for the insurance sector?
Blog: Allianz and LV deal further proof that SME commercial is a tough nut to crack
Jonathan Swift looks back at the past decade and concludes the Allianz /LV deal is the latest evidence that the dominant incumbents have a iron-like grip on the UK SME market.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace teams up with Flock on drone cover
The partnership follows Flock's recent tie-up with Allianz.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Ageas UK, Allianz and Towergate hit the headlines this week with stories on profit and loss, concerns from brokers and a sale.
The Blog Spot: Taking the opportunity amid big market deals
Siân Barton believes brokers should not fear the LV/Allianz deal and argues it is a chance to mine fresh opportunities.
Brokers concerned about reduced choice following Allianz and LV deal
However, experts also see opportunities rising from the merger.
“Business as usual” for LV and Allianz following deal
No changes for brokers until the £500m deal goes through but bosses believe the “complementary businesses” are strategically matched and LV aims to become personal lines insurer of choice for brokers.
Quizzical questions: 04 August 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Profit down but COR improves for Allianz UK
Insurer admits there is “some way to go to fill the financial hole” left by the Ogden rate change.
Allianz and LV announce deal to create £1.7bn personal lines insurer
Allianz is set to pay LV £500m for a 49% stake in the business as a first step but will move to own 69.9% long term paying £713m in total.
LV in talks with Allianz on GI stake sale
Provider confirms advanced talks with Allianz on "significant minority stake" in the business.
Allianz unveils construction proposition for brokers
A dedicated team of underwriters has been created to assist brokers as part of the enhanced proposition.
InsurTech Futures: Allianz partners with start-up Flock on drone insurance
The first product will be a mobile app for pay-as-you-fly drone insurance.
#Insagepeople: 24 - 30 July 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Video: Portsmouth and Southampton part two
Insurance Age delves further into the insurance market in the region.
Video: Portsmouth and Southampton part one
We meet brokers and insurers in the area to learn more about the local market.
#insagepeople 10 - 16 July 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
A new Justice Secretary, advice on ruthlessness, the Ogden impact, an acquisition and a restructure top this week’s charts.
Brokers will benefit from claims changes, says Allianz
Allianz chief claims officer Gibson says "significant downside" of redundancies doesn't outweigh the benefits of bringing teams together.
Be ruthless to become a broker of the future
Allianz Nick Hobbs argues that brokers need to go beyond the computer to secure their hold as technology and demographics transform the market.