ALLIANZ COMMERCIAL PARTNERS WITH BARCLAYS
Allianz Commercial is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the major global financial services provider, Barclays, to provide commercial insurance packages for its SME customer base in the UK.
Allianz Commercial is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the major global financial services provider, Barclays, to provide commercial insurance packages for its SME customer base in the UK.
Financial highlights: • Gross Written Premiums up 2.6% to £1880m • Operating Profit reduced 4.3% to £161.5m • Combined Ratio an excellent 96.3%
Further to our press release (see below), we can advise that all HMV extended warranty claims are now being referred to Allianz. This information is being displayed in HMV stores.
Allianz sponsored Saracens Rugby club will host the first ever Premiership game played on an artificial surface at their new home, Allianz Park, in Barnet, on Saturday 16 February and it’s a complete sell out!
Following the announcement on the 6 September 2012 that Chris Hanks, intended to retire from his role as General Manager, Allianz Commercial, we can now confirm that Chris has decided that this will take place at the end of June 2013.
Allianz Retail has issued brokers with a series of factsheets, which include a range of precautionary measures and advice for householders and motorists during severe winter weather conditions.
Allianz Insurance has confirmed today that in light of the news around HMV, it will continue to honour insurance claims made under extended warranty policies taken out by HMV customers.
Allianz Commercial’s Scholarship Programme, which actively supports staff at chartered brokers in achieving their CII Diploma in Insurance, will open for new applications on 14th January 2013.
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) is urging consumers to make sure they are aware of their legal rights when buying Christmas presents online.
Unoccupied homes and expensive presents make the festive season an opportunity for criminal activity, so Allianz Retail has issued brokers and customers with its top tips on how to make sure properties are as secure as possible over Christmas.
30% of Brits say they hide Christmas presents in cars because of ‘Christmas Curiosity’ by their children or partners, leaving themselves prey to thieves and festive misery
Allianz Insurance is getting involved in Road Safety Week 2012 (19-25 November), coordinated by the charity Brake, as part of a national campaign to make roads safer for children, families and adults on foot and bicycle.
Allianz Commercial has announced two new appointments to its Maidstone branch. Sarah Smith will become branch manager and Kerry Myles will take on the position of development manager.
Financial Highlights: Gross Written Premiums up 4.3% Strong operating profit of £115.0m Combined Ratio at an excellent 96.7%
• Mobile device insurance to support EE, Orange and T-Mobile • Agreement will represent the largest single book of mobile device insurance customers in the UK
Employee skills – or the lack of them – in general insurance have a direct impact on broker and insurer fortunes, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) which was produced in conjunction with Allianz.
Innovation is a key driver of business success now and will be in the future according to 83% of Britain’s business leaders. They agree that it helps their businesses to achieve higher profits, engage employees, stand out from competitors and deliver growth according to new research released by Allianz Insurance.
"We welcome today's decision by the Court of Appeal, which is very good news for the general insurance industry. The original decision to apply a 10% uplift in damages to all claims settled after 1st April 2013 without reducing legal costs, would only have had negative implications for insurers and ultimately would have resulted in increased premium costs for customers.
"We now need the MoJ to
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has become the legal expenses provider for BMW Motorrad, BMW’s motorcycle brand, in an affinity arrangement through specialist motorcycle broker Devitt Insurance Services Limited.
Andrew Torrance CEO of Allianz Insurance responds to this morning’s news that the Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling is set to announce changes to the laws which govern the use of violence by homeowners to protect themselves and their families when they face an intruder in their home.
“We welcome any change to the law which clarifies for people how they are able to defend themselves and their h