ALLIANZ SECURES PREFERRED SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIP WITH FPA

Allianz Commercial has signed a preferred supplier partnership with the Fire Protection Association (FPA), as part of its commitment to support policyholders to maintain fire safety compliance.

The new partnership will offer Commercial policyholders a significant discount on FPA annual membership. Under the arrangement SME customers will get a 30% discount while Corporate customers will get a 20% discount on membership.

FPA membership provides access to practical and effective fire safety advice and training for businesses and their employees. For example, members will benefit from Fire-Stream, an online video portal which gives clients 24/7 access to fire safety training.

Further benefits on offer include:

• Access to Fire Risk Management Journal
• Discount rates on FPA publications, fire safety signs and training courses
• Discount rates on FPA Consultancy Services
• Free attendance to FPA networking events

Catherine Dixon, head of property insurance, Allianz Commercial commented: “The partnership we have with the FPA will offer our commercial policyholders access to valuable advice and guidance which will benefit them greatly.”

“Investing in risk management, and the peace of mind this provides, should be at the forefront for businesses. The courses and materials offered by the FPA will help our customers manage and control risk, and ensure they remain up to date and compliant in an easily accessible manner, which is vital when running a business”.

Jon O’Neill, managing director, FPA, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer our membership to Allianz policyholders as part of this partnership. Membership provides companies with the advice, guidance and services they need in order to keep up to date with the latest in key legislation, standards and technological advances. With the technical assistance, training and information we provide, member organisations can feel confident that they have their fire safety responsibilities under control.”

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Notes to Editors

1. Allianz Insurance is one of the largest general insurers in the UK and part of the Allianz SE Group, the largest property and casualty insurer worldwide. Around 83 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz's knowledge, global reach, capital strength and solidity to help them make the most of financial opportunities and to avoid and safeguard themselves against risks.

In 2013, around 148,000 employees in over 70 countries achieved total revenue of 110.8 billion euros.

For further information contact:

David Moore-Crouch, Communications Officer, Allianz Insurance

Tel: 01483 465 227
Mob: 07711021748
Email: david.moore-crouch@allianz.co.uk