Ecclesiastical appoints Allianz leader as new intermediary managing director
’I look forward to meeting the team and reconnecting with the market,’ says appointee
Allianz issues EV battery warning after £6.5m spent to cover fires
’The severity and financial impact of lithium-ion battery fires are considerable,’ says head of motor trade
Allianz detected £157.24m in fraudulent claims in 2024
’Insurance fraud is a serious problem that pushes up the cost of policies for honest consumers and adds to insurers’ costs,’ says director of fraud
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 3 to 7 February 2025
Allianz Trade’s UK chief executive to take on US role as veteran announces retirement
She is set to take up her new role on 1 July 2025
Palestine Action attack Allianz office in third protest against insurer
Pictures posted by the group on social media platform X show windows smashed and red paint splattered across windows, walls and office chairs
Briefing: Soaring EV sales spark new underwriting concerns over fire risks
Electrified vehicles now represent a 7.7% share of the UK’s used car market, which could impact the severity of lithium-ion battery risks insurers are grappling with
Allianz to offer degree apprenticeships as it looks to attract more young talent
Learning and development lead says firm wants to ’support and nurture the next generation of talent’
The Big Question: Following M&A, how do leadership changes impact company culture and staff retention?
With M&A still a prominent feature of the insurance market, firms must take people considerations into account within these processes because senior staff exits post-acquisition can have organisational ramifications
Briefing: Management moves may highlight a deeper industry problem
One insurer has been heavily hiring alongside staff exits – but is this activity a microcosm of wider industry trends around talent retention?
In Focus: New public-private partnership opens door to new counter fraud capabilities
TechTalk: Insurers still grappling with legacy system challenges
Insurers going that little extranet to tackle rising underinsurance
The Big Question November 2024: What does UKGI hope will result from Labour’s motor insurance taskforce?
Serge Raffard: Allianz Personal sees ‘huge opportunity’ in broker relationships
The ‘Frenchie’ leading Allianz’s personal lines business is excited by the ‘competitiveness’ of the UK market and the ability to action change quickly
Colm Holmes: Brokers will see ‘fruits of our new strategy’
The Allianz chief executive talks exciting plans for the new year
Graham Gibson: Claims ‘crescendo moment’ set to reach climax in 2023
The current ‘perfect storm’ of macroeconomic conditions could lead to an increase in fraud, arson and claims costs, says insurer’s chief claims officer
Gerry Ross: Commercial motor sector still going through the gears in face of ‘systemic’ challenges
Historic data for pricing is ’no longer applicable’, says Allianz head of motor
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