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People Moves: 13 - 17 June 2022
Stay informed on the top personnel changes in the insurance space.
Analysis: Recruitment, the workplace environment and the generational shift
Insurance Age learns how the broker space is dealing with hiring and the developing workplace expectations of the younger employees, following reports of recruitment difficulties and clashes between different generations.
Analysis: Sexism, seniority and insurance
As Amanda Blanc reveals the “misogynistic scars” she has suffered, and says that sexism got worse as she took more senior roles, Insurance Age investigates gender discrimination in insurance
Allianz agrees to sell majority stake in Russian operations
Allianz has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Russian operations to Interholding, the owner of Russian insurer Zetta insurance.
Dirty Martini cocktail chain owner files £4m BI legal case against QIC Europe
CG Restaurant has opened a £4m business interruption legal proceeding against QIC Europe at the High Court in London.
Allianz tops Brokerbility insurer service survey
Allianz has been awarded the highest overall satisfaction rating with a score of 74.9% in the latest survey of members by Brokerbility.
2022 Empower Ethnic Minority Executives list names insurance stars
Four people from Aviva, Beazley, Sompo International and Axa XL have made the listing of 100 executive role models.
People Moves: 16 - 20 May 2022
Keep up-to-date with the latest job changes in insurance.
Premier League football clubs open court claim against insurers
A suite of football clubs including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Leicester, Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham have filed a claim in the commercial court against Allianz, Aviva, CNA, Liberty, MS Amlin and Zurich.
FCA warns on Allianz Global Corporate clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued an alert that fraudsters are claiming to be Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality SE, the European Economic Area authorised firm.
Allianz puts Home & Legacy up for sale
Allianz is exploring options for Home & Legacy which could include a sale with high net worth not being seen as a core strategy for the current owners, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba launches underinsurance guide
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a guide to support brokers in helping their customers avoid the risks associated with being underinsured.
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
ABI puts February storm payouts at £500m
The Association of British Insurers has updated that insurers are facing a £497m bill from storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin which battered the UK in February.
People Moves: 25 - 29 April 2022
Keep up-to-date with the top personnel stories on Insurance Age.
Aviva and Allianz surveys flag inflation and climate impact issues for SMEs
Inflation has toppled business interruption as the number one concern for small businesses in a survey by Allianz Commercial while separate research by Aviva has found three-quarters of SMEs believe businesses should work on reducing their environmental…
Analysis: The inflation challenge
The ever-increasing rate of inflation in the UK and certainty of more to come has led to warnings of challenges for brokers and insurers alike with issues ranging from difficult conversations on premium rises to underinsurance and the prospect of turning…
Blog: Don’t be resigned to the Great Resignation
Allianz’s Julie Harrison explains why insurance employers must recognise why people are leaving firms in order to attract and retain talent
Euler Hermes rebrands as Allianz Trade
The provider has been fully part of Allianz Group since 2018.
Insurance sector welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced yesterday that the Bill has been adapted to include paid-for scam adverts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ESG round-up - March 2022
In our quarterly update, Insurance Age examines what the insurance world is doing to support the environmental, social and governance agenda.
Lloyd’s open for growth but demanding sustainable performance
Market leader stresses remediation is not a ‘once and done’ exercise as focus increases on catastrophe risks.
Industry braces for "very active few weeks" following Axa vs Wolseley BI ruling
Market experts think the Axa and Corbin & King verdict could spark a chain reaction in the insurance industry, leading to a reopening of claims and renegotiated settlements.
High commission rates factor in Hiscox UK personal lines pull back
The insurer also ended agencies with brokers and revealed it will be looking to double UK business under incoming leader Jon Dye.