Allianz
Insurers unite to attack aggregator phenomenon
Comparison sites blamed for impact on pricing
MMC industry urged to admit responsibility for fire claims rise
Experts have voiced concern about modern methods of construction
Work-related deaths hit record low
Allianz urges brokers to play crucial role in ensuring clients comply with safety regulations
Allianz Commercial opens office in Bristol
Lloyds deal leads to insurer expansion.
QBE boosts Manchester office
The insurer has strengthened its Manchester team with hires from NIG, Towergate and Allianz
Allianz targets Zurich Building Guarantee customers
Zurich's closure of division leaves way open for Allainz and BLP
Edge's latest offering eliminates IT middleman
Brokers given tools to create their own IT solutions
Shifting up a gear
The number of casualties on UK roads is at an all-time low, but now is not the time for complacency. Roger Ball explains how brokers can triumph in the motor fleet market by providing effective risk management advice
Experts debate prospect of rate recovery at Towergate conference
Towergate's first conference draws a blank on question of hard market
A clash of opinions on the future of the market
Experts differ over whether the hardening of the motor sector signals a sea change for the industry
Allianz introduces new broker CRM software
Allianz Retail has signed up to use Salesforce.com
Allianz Engineering launches broker guide
The guide was designed to help safeguard against plant machinery claims
Out of the ordinary?
A typical commuter town, Chelmsford is home to a wide selection of small businesses and offers easy access to London. Jessica Pothering asks if it is this very ordinariness that makes its insurance market stand out
New underwriting director for Ecclesiastical
An internal promotion for Paul Bloxham
Allianz reports fall in operating profit
Pre-tax IFRS operating profit has dropped 6.1% to £88.3m for the first half of 2009 while GWP climbs 2.9% to £825m
A rosy outlook
Recessions are a test of resilience: as the weaker contenders are weeded out, those that remain grow stronger and flourish. Liz McMahon reviews broker performance in the SME sector and looks at provider offerings
AM Best vouches for Allianz
Insurer secures A+ rating
Declining commission levels take their toll
Is the commission squeeze taking hold industry-wide? From being near-ubiquitous, consolidators are now out in the cold, writes Rachel Gordon.
Axa jobs axed: latest in trend
Nearly 5,000 insurance jobs lost since credit crunch
Allianz streamlines claims
Graham Gibson: continually enhancing claims service
CSR - Doing the right thing
Being more focused on corporate social responsibility could save you money and keep staff morale high, argues Katherine Brandon