Allianz UK has made significant investment in its commercial digital trading team, with new appointments and promotions as well as an enhanced focus on seamless digital journeys. This strategic initiative capitalises on existing strong foundations and broker relationships, accelerating Allianz’s profitable growth plans in the digital marketplace.
Allianz UK has today announced that Isabella Von Mesterhazy has been appointed Managing Director for its Specialty business, effective 1 December 2024, subject to regulatory approval. This appointment follows the decision by incumbent MD for Specialty Kieran O’Keeffe to retire at the end of the year.
Allianz UK, the Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, worked with the Youth Sport Trust to inspire UK school children to rebuild their health, happiness, and resilience post-COVID through its MoveNow Festivals.
Allianz Commercial has appointed Rob Carslake as its new head of London region for mid-market.
As part of this year's 12th Allianz Motor Day, road users across five countries were surveyed regarding the safety of vulnerable road users in urban areas. The key finding of the survey showed that 54% percent of UK heavy vehicle drivers, such as trucks and vans, ‘often’ or ‘sometimes’ switch off the driver assistance systems in their vehicles.
For the first time, Allianz has been named one of the 30 most valuable brands in the world, moving up two places to the 29th position in this year’s Best Global Brands ranking from Interbrand.
Entries now open for the 13th Annual Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards
Recent data from Petplan, the UK’s leading pet insurer, has highlighted an alarming trend in obesity-related claims such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes, paying out over £50 million in claims for cats and dogs with arthritis from 2020 to 2023. These costs underscore the need for proactive measures to ensure our pets lead healthier lives.
Allianz UK fraud teams are seeing a marked increase in fraudulent noise induced hearing loss and fake or cloned businesses claims coming through in the first half of 2024.
Allianz UK has made a senior appointment to its growing personal lines business, hiring Graham Wright as managing director of home insurance.
Half year 2024 results released today reveal that Allianz Group’s insurance businesses continued to grow in the UK, with their combined revenue up 6.4% on the previous year to £3.23bn.
One of the world’s leading insurers, Allianz, and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) today announce the next step in their partnership, as Allianz extends its support for rugby by making a significant, long-term investment in the game.