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Henry Topham managing director UK retail business, Allianz

Allianz appoints new Managing Director for UK Retail business

Allianz Holdings has today announced the appointment of Henry Topham as the new managing director of its UK Retail business, following the recent news that Heather Smith will be leaving the business to take up a new opportunity. Henry will start on 1 October 2023 and report to Serge Raffard, managing director of Allianz Personal Lines.
Henry has been with Allianz since December 2016 and is cur

Allianz and DWF claim victory against £100k fraud

Allianz and DWF claim victory against £100k fraud

Allianz and DWF expose false claim following alleged accident at a fireworks display. Claimant tried to pursue compensation and costs in excess of £100,000. The claimant lied throughout and ordered to pay back £25,000 in costs.
Allianz and partners DWF have won a recent fraudulent case after a claimant's injury was found to be fundamentally dishonest, despite them attempting to withdraw the

James Burge, head of counter fraud, Allianz Commercial

Allianz brings repeat insurance fraudster to justice

A fraudster has been found guilty of a total of four charges relating to fraud by false representation and sentenced to a 12 month community order following a sting of fraudulent claims against Allianz and LV=.

Mike Thomas, director of distribution for digital and mid-market

Allianz Commercial promotes distribution experts as part of UK strategy

Following the appointment of Nick Hobbs as chief distribution officer, Allianz Commercial has today confirmed Mike Thomas as director of distribution for digital and mid-market, and Andy Montgomery as head of broker distribution management.
From 1 September 2023 the newly formed UK Distribution function led by Nick Hobbs will operate across digital trading, mid-market, large corporate and speci

Allianz awarded gold status by the  Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme

Allianz awarded gold status by the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme

Allianz Holdings has been awarded gold status by the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme ensures that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families are treated fairly and encourages company employees to support the defence community. Employers can achieve varying levels of accreditation and Allianz was awarded bronze in 2020 and silver in 2021

Allianz announced as title partner of the Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships

Allianz announced as title partner of the Manchester 2023 Para Swimming World Championships

The biggest Para swimming event of the year has been officially named as the Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships. The competition will take place from 31 July to 6 August at the Manchester Aquatics Centre.
This will be the 11thedition of the World Championships and it marks the second time Allianz joins the event as title sponsor, following a successful partnership at Lon

Ben Turner, chief information officer

Allianz confirms appointment of UK chief information officer

Allianz has announced the appointment of Benjamin Turner as chief information officer (CIO) for Allianz Holdings in the UK. Reporting to chief operations officer Ashish Patel, Ben will have responsibility for overseeing IT for all of Allianz UK and will also serve as a member of the Operations IT executive committee.
Ben joined Allianz in 2020 through the Legal & General (L&G GI) acqui

Julie Harrison, chief HR officer

Allianz Holdings announces UK employee EV salary sacrifice scheme

As part of its new rewards and benefits roadmap Allianz Holdings has unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its UK employees.
The dual-branded partnership, offered by ElectriX (part of LV= General Insurance) and CBVC Vehicle Management is available to all employees, who are given the option of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. For each employee the cost of the leas

Julie Harrison, chief HR officer

Allianz Holdings announces UK employee EV salary sacrifice scheme

As part of its new rewards and benefits roadmap Allianz Holdings has unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its UK employees.
The dual-branded partnership, offered by ElectriX (part of LV= General Insurance) and CBVC Vehicle Management is available to all employees, who are given the option of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. For each employee the cost of the leas

Nick Hobbs, Chief Distribution Officer, Allianz Commercial

Allianz appoints Nick Hobbs as Chief Distribution Officer in the United Kingdom

Allianz today announced Nick Hobbs has been appointed* chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial in the UK, effective immediately. In this expanded role he will lead all aspects of distribution for the recently announced integration of Allianz Commercial across the UK – encompassing large-corp, specialty, mid-corp, digital/SME and engineering inspection.
Bringing together Allianz Globa

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