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Allianz unveils new commercial branch manager for Leeds and Newcastle

Allianz unveils new commercial branch manager for Leeds and Newcastle

Appointment is part of Allianz’s commercial regions reshuffle
Allianz Insurance is happy to announce that Karen Boothroyd has been appointed to the newly created position of commercial branch manager for Leeds and Newcastle.
From 1 January, Karen will lead the underwriting and distribution teams across Leeds and Newcastle, to deliver excellent, market leading relationships, service and produ

Allianz employees raise over £1m for charity partner Mind

Allianz employees raise over £1m for charity partner Mind

Since the partnership began in 2019, Allianz employees have looked for different ways of raising money for the mental health charity.
Allianz employees have completed the impressive task of raising over £1m for Mind, its charity partner for the past three years.
When Allianz and Mind first announced the partnership in March 2019, we pledged to raise at least £1million, and through a huge eff

Allianz announces Commercial regions restructure

Allianz announces Commercial regions restructure

Engineering business aligned to enhance service standards
Allianz Insurance has announced changes within its commercial business to ensure a seamless service to brokers whilst maintaining great focus on its engineering propositions.
Following the changes, there are four regional managers, whose roles have been extended to include responsibility for the engineering construction & power (E

Allianz Claims appoints  process and improvement manager

Allianz Claims appoints process and improvement manager

Allianz Claims has appointed Chantelle Carroll to the newly created role of process and improvement manager, in charge of a team driving new technologies, innovation, and improving processes that foster personalised claims solutions.
Chantelle joined Allianz earlier this month from the Eden Motor Group, where she was business change manager. Prior to this, she held claims management roles at L

Another £50,000 given in second round of donations for the Allianz Sports Fund initiative

Another £50,000 given in second round of donations for the Allianz Sports Fund initiative

37 sports clubs nominated by brokers receive funding as Allianz makes second round of donations amounting to £50,000.
Allianz Insurance is happy to announce that the second round of donations of its Sports Fund has been confirmed and the beneficiaries have been notified.
A total of 37 donations, ranging from £500 to £3000, have been made to sports clubs around the country, totalling £50,000.

Stuart Toal, head of mid-corporate

Allianz strengthens Commercial underwriting team

Allianz Insurance has appointed Stuart Toal to the newly created role of head of mid-corporate and named Helen Bancroft as the new casualty account manager.
Reporting to chief underwriting officer, Catherine Dixon, Stuart will lead the mid-corporate business, playing a key part in defining the appetite and strategy for property, casualty, motor trade and Engineering Construction & Power as

Allianz broker apprentice scheme continues to deliver for brokers

Allianz broker apprentice scheme continues to deliver for brokers

The Allianz Broker Apprenticeship Programme, co-created with training specialist Davies Learning Solutions, receives positive feedback from participants
The apprenticeship programme launched in January 2021, is a key part of the Allianz Partners Academy training offering. Nearly a year in, it’s successfully nurturing broking talent as learner feedback proves resoundingly positive.

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Helen Bryant director, digital trading

Allianz improves D&O support with addition of free Legal Services

Allianz Insurance has announced the addition of Allianz Legal Services to its Complete Directors & Officers (D&O) product for policies incepting or renewing on or after 4 December.
Legislation and regulation once again featured in the top five concerns for businesses as outlined by the 2021 Allianz Risk Barometer and following a period of extraordinary change, and challenge, some may no

José Morago, risk director, Allianz Personal

Allianz Holdings appoints risk director for Allianz Personal

Allianz Holdings has appointed José Morago to the position of risk director for its personal lines business, with immediate effect.
In this role, José will be responsible for leading the risk function within the personal lines business and overseeing the risk activities for LV= general insurance, Petplan, L&G general insurance, Allianz Musical Insurance and Home & Legacy. José will sit

Allianz pledges £100,000 to help brokers  reduce their emissions

Allianz pledges £100,000 to help brokers reduce their emissions

The Allianz Net Zero Accelerator will assist independent brokers in measuring and reducing their carbon footprint, helping them on their journey to net zero. Allianz will also offset the greenhouse gas emissions measured in the course of the programme.
Allianz Insurance has pledged £100,000 to support its independent brokers on their journey toward net zero in 2022.
The Allianz Net Zero Acc

Allianz to reduce plastic waste by nearly two tonnes per year with new Engineering Inspection initiative

Allianz to reduce plastic waste by nearly two tonnes per year with new Engineering Inspection initiative

Allianz Engineering Inspection Services (AEIS) will reduce plastic waste by around 1.8 tonnes per year, thanks to a more environmentally friendly method of tagging equipment.
Allianz surveyors attach plastic tags (cable ties) to hundreds of thousands of items of plant, machinery and accessories each year, as part of its Tagcheck service, which allows engineer surveyors and customers to check at

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