ALLIANZ PARTNERS WITH CTC TO LAUNCH CYCLING COMPETITION
The Allianz Digital Accelerator, in partnership with Allianz UK and CTC (the national cycling charity), has launched a competition to help improve cycling safety in the UK.
The Allianz Digital Accelerator, in partnership with Allianz UK and CTC (the national cycling charity), has launched a competition to help improve cycling safety in the UK.
I am pleased to report that Allianz has maintained its long- term delivery of profitable growth despite intensive competition in key markets. Premium growth at 2.7% coupled with a Combined Operating Ratio of 97.9%, is a steady level of performance.
Allianz Claims is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Watts, who joins the company from QBE as head of casualty claims. In his new role Lee will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of technical claims strategy and best practice across all casualty and disease claims.
Allianz has become the first insurer in the UK to launch a Video Relay Service for deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL).
• British homes are empty four days each week • One in five plans to invest in smart tech to protect their home • Brits to spend £234 each on smart security
Allianz Commercial is pleased to announce that it has already successfully implemented the changes set out by the Insurance Act 2015. Allianz Commercial has remained true to its promise and has reviewed and changed all policy documentation for its mid-corporate propositions well in advance of the August 2016 deadline.
It’s good news for graduates this year, as the majority (72%) are managing to secure a job in their preferred profession, according to the Allianz Insurance Graduate Employment Index.
Statistics released recently by the Office for National Statistics show that cybercrime, including bank and building society fraud, is on the rise. Identity theft is part of this trend and can have major consequences on an individual’s personal life and finances. It is a risk that Home and Legacy are aware of and take very seriously.
Allianz Commercial has partnered with Lightfoot to provide an innovative risk management tool to Commercial Motor Insurance customers, which will improve driver safety and efficiency within fleets. The partnership with Lightfoot enables Allianz’s Fleet and Motor Trade policyholders to purchase Lightfoot at a discounted rate.
Allianz employees have once again performed strongly in this year’s Chartered Insurance Institute examinations. The overall pass rate achieved by employees for all subjects taken was 84% with 37 Allianz employees achieving distinctions and 20 becoming new Advanced Diploma holders.
Allianz Commercial has today announced the appointment of Alex Stuart as regional manager of its new trading region in the UK – North West & Scotland.
Allianz has welcomed 33 graduates onto its graduate programme. Spread over six schemes the graduates will rotate through the company enabling them to gain valuable skills and extensive exposure to the business.
Allianz discovered that the owner of two West Midlands-based courier companies who forged multiple motor fleet and freight liability insurance policies to win business worth over £700,000.00 was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday 9 October to 16 months suspended for two years; ordered to do 150 hours community service and has been suspended from being a company director for five years.
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has developed a bespoke After the Event (ATE) insurance solution for inheritance act disputes.
Allianz Claims has enhanced its division by creating a new role that will more strongly position and align its claims strategy and customer promise.
Allianz has today announced its new panel of loss adjusters following a thorough tender process.
• Most expensive wardrobe item is worth £165 on average • One in four Brits has had an item of clothing lost or stolen • Allianz Insurance launches Britain’s Cost of a Wardrobe Report
Allianz Insurance has appointed Tony Newman as head of motor claims. In his new position Tony will be primarily responsible for motor claims strategy, processes, indemnity spend, and market activity.
Allianz’s award-winning Scholarship Programme, which actively supports brokers to achieve their CII Diploma in Insurance in 18 months, celebrated the graduation of its first intake of personal lines scholars with a special event hosted by Allianz Retail general manager, Neil Brettell.
Allianz has welcomed its second intake of students onto its One Year Placement Scheme. Alex O’Farrell, Joseph Hennessy, both from the University of Surrey, and Tobias Duggan University of Bath, will be the second group to take part in the programme specifically created for university students looking to gain professional experience before entering the workplace.