Allianz
RSA takeover rumours boost share price
Speculation linking RSA with a takeover bid has boosted the insurer’s share price by 3.1p to £1.27 at the close of business on the London Stock Exchange yesterday.
Axa tops Brokerbility survey for 10th consecutive time
Axa has once again topped Brokerbility’s insurer performance survey.
Allianz and Marmalade in young driver telematics deal
Allianz and Marmalade have teamed up to launch a telematics product aimed at young drivers.
Allianz brings RSA's Shepherd into its flock
Allianz Commercial has named former RSA director Mark Shepherd as regional underwriting manager in its London branch.
Products roundup: Launches hit top gear this month
A raft of motor-related policies dominated the past month’s product proceedings.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Allianz unveils cyber product suite
Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality (AGCS) has unveiled three insurance products in response to "growing cyber criminality".
Allianz alleged to be on Soca list of firms which hired rogue PIs
Allianz has been named as one of the firms on a list of blue chip organisations to use corrupt private detectives, it has been reported.
Allianz confirms claims division changes
Allianz has announced a series of management appointments to its claims division in a move designed to increase technical expertise across property, motor and casualty lines.
Insurers call for sensible pricing after results
Most providers see a COR improvement and relatively static GWP figures
A round of applause
August is normally the silly season. The obsession with Jeremy Paxman’s beard in the national media shows the tradition is thankfully alive and well.
Allianz UK CEO "content" to see broker motor book shrink
Jon Dye, CEO of Allianz UK, has stated that the company is in “very good shape”.
Allianz delivers profit and revenue growth
Allianz Insurance has unveiled an increase in GWP to £996.3m (H1 2012: £965.1m) and an increase in profits to £86m (H1 2012: £75.3m) for the first six months of 2013.
Fitch keeps Allianz stable at AA-
Fitch has affirmed Allianz SE’s insurer financial strength rating as AA-.
iParc plans shelved as insurers seek alternative options
Plans for a new pricing hub for the personal lines market have been shelved.
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.
AGCS adds Ace's Crawford to marine team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter.
Editor’s letter - July 2013
“Consistency is what brokers always tell me they want… and both Mr Torrance and Allianz have delivered this in spades”
Market shocked at Torrance departure
Brokers welcome Jon Dye as incoming Allianz CEO after Andrew Torrance’s unexpected decision
McChesney steps into Zurich role from Allianz
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
Insurers welcome end to Statement of Principles uncertainty
Outgoing Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has described the Flood Re deal to replace the Statement of Principles (SoP) as "a step in the right direction".
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with Allianz
Towergate’s network division has launched a three-year partnership with Allianz Insurance.
Changing of the guard
A bit over 18 months ago the changing of the guard among the leadership of the big consolidators began.
AGCS names Galloway as new regional liability chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Tim Galloway as regional head of liability.