Allianz
Online commercial MGA partners with THB
Insureit UK, the online commercial insurance managing general agency (MGA), has chosen THB Risk Solutions as its distribution partner in time for the launch of a new range of commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
CNA unveils senior hires
CNA Insurance Company has announced the appointments of Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly-created roles of chief underwriting officer, commercial lines and chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, respectively.
World Cup 2010: Looking for extra time
Without doubt, many employees will want to watch this year's World Cup. Andrew Tjaardstra examines how different businesses are reacting and what to think about when setting a staff policy for the tournament in South Africa.
The PB Interview: New model broker
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Stuart Williams, a director at Nottinghamshire-based broker Cowens Survival Capability, who is passionate about brokers promoting their professionalism to clients and wants to charge his clients fees for his services.
News Analysis: Brokers swarm ExCeL at Biba 2010
Emmanuel Kenning reviews a successful Biba conference at which brokers networked with insurance leaders and debated what the future holds under the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.
News Analysis: Employee stress costing UK plc
With businesses losing billions of pounds in productivity, Emmanuel Kenning reports on effective steps that broker managers can take to combat the problem of mental ill health in the workplace.
Schemes: Allianz Insurance engineers R K Harrison contract win
Allianz Insurance has landed a five-year contract to underwrite wholesale broker R K Harrison's print and engineering schemes as the broker looks to broaden its appetite in the sector.
Results news: Allianz determined to do away with all loss-making business
Allianz chief executive, Andrew Torrance, has outlined plans to push through rate increases in commercial after admitting that the current level of return was "not terribly attractive".
Allianz Commercial joins PowerPlace panel
Allianz’s commercial combined product for SME business will be available on PowerPlace later this year.
BIBA 2010: What did you miss?
Catch up with all the news from the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference.
Video: Industry leaders' views of the Lib-Con government
Liz McMahon talks to key industry figures at the recent Biba conference to garner opinion on the new coalition Government and the impact it may have on the insurance industry.
Towergate and Allianz link up over employment legislation
Allianz Legal Protection and Towergate Risk Solutions Milton Keynes want to give more access to legal advice over employers' responsibilities.
QBE raids Allianz for broker development chief
QBE has announced the appointment of Judy Holt to the newly-created role of manager, broker development, to support the expansion of the insurer's offering in the UK and Ireland.
Allianz sees profits slip 10 points in first quarter
Allianz Insurance's pre-tax profits have slumped more than 10% to £36.7m (£41.1m: 2009) for the first quarter of 2010, despite a near 5% increase in gross written premium (GWP) to £411.3m.
PB Week: Discussions, drinks and the CII's Steve Davis pool challenge - all at Biba 2010
Biba's conference and exhibition, which kicks off next Wednesday, gives us the chance to talk to carriers and brokers about what is going on in their world.
Allianz launches e-cover notes for brokers
Allianz Retail has introduced free electronic cover notes for imarket registered brokers.
Market Watch: Staying afloat
Marine insurance is tricky at best. Add a global recession, laid-up vessels and some soft sectors and you have a market in which only the most exacting will prosper, writes Jane Bernstein.
News review: April 2010
Capita Insurance Services set its sights on becoming the largest niche motor broker in the UK, according to the managing director of its most recent acquisition Sureterm Direct.
Regional power hour – Glasgow : The e-factor
This month's regional power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, asks what impact e-trading has had on the market and what concerns exist regarding its future. Liz McMahon reports.
News: Allianz committed to grow motor book with brokers
Allianz Commercial has signalled its intent to work closely with regional brokers to grow its motor trade book by 11%.
Regional development management joins Sterling from PMI Health Group
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed James Leigh as regional development manager for the North.
Allianz appoints new household claims chief
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as its new household operations manager responsible for handling all UK household claims.
Allianz creates new fraud role
In a bid to fight back against fraud, Graham Knight has been appointed as fraud manager for Allianz Retail
Broking Success: Playing with a straight bat
Emmanuel Kenning meets Rajan Amin, a golf loving cricket fan working in the shadow of the Brit Oval and a broker determined to break the million pound barrier