In reaction to the ABI press statement that driverless cars must be resilient to cyber attacks, Allianz's chief claims officer, Graham Gibson has shared his opinion on the news:
Graham Gibson, chief claims officer and chairman of Thatcham Research commented:
“Driverless cars bring many benefits, but the threat of these vehicles being vulnerable to cyber-attacks is a real concern. The prof
The prestigious British Insurance Awards aims to put the spotlight on the companies that are embracing innovation and positively transforming the world of insurance.
Now in its 25th year, the shortlist for the 2019 awards has just been announced and we are delighted that Allianz features in seven categories:
Specialist Insurer of the Year
Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
Transformatio
Although generally speaking there has been a downward trend in the theft of vehicles since 1995, in the year to March 2018, there was an increase of motor thefts, the highest annual total since 2009.
It’s undeniable! Young drivers are at significant risk when they get behind the wheel. Just look at the statistics:
17 to 24 year olds account 7% of licence holders. On average they drive a lower annual mileage. And yet they account for around 16% of road deaths.
Road traffic collisions are the single biggest cause of accidents to young people accounting for approximately 15% of all deaths
Despite the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit, we’re continuing to prepare for all possible outcomes and we’ve taken steps to provide our customers with insurance solutions in a post-Brexit world. Rather than delay our solution whilst we await resolution from Parliament, we’re ready from today to issue Green Cards to our customers via our broker partners at any point in the future should it become
"Great to hear that the review of the Discount Rate will formally commence today with an announcement from the Lord Chancellor. Focus now must be on a fair outcome from the review for claimants, policyholders and tax payers."
Allianz's head of motor claims, Tony Newman commented:
"The fact of the matter is that regulation has to be funded and it’s an operating cost many businesses have to cover. The new fees are scaled and were set too low and the consequence has been insufficient regulatory control that left the consumer exposed. A better regulated more professional market that protects consumers should be welcome
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration of the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, employers and the economy. We spoke to Claire Gujer, foundation business analyst about her experience at Allianz.
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration of the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, employers and the economy. We spoke to Qamar Hanif, underwriting assistant, about his experience at Allianz.
Good news – we’ve been awarded Chartered Insurer Status for another year!
What is chartered status?
It’s a prestigious title awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) to organisations for their commitment to excellence and professionalism.
We were recognised for our expertise, ethical conduct and the development of our employees.
We’re the largest single entity to achieve this
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration of the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, employers and the economy. We spoke to Claire Middleton, Foundation Business Analyst, to find out more about her experience at Allianz.
Insurers are fighting a constant battle against people who see insurance fraud as a victimless crime. Allianz reacts to the recent high profile case after boxer Randal Barlow had his £35,000 whiplash claim denied after a YouTube video of him emerged competing in a 6 round boxing match.