Allianz
Allianz responds to calls for South-west presence
Allianz has responded to regional broker demand by launching a mobile underwriting team in the South West.
2010 review: A year of living cautiously
The economy grew, rival political parties unexpectedly started working together and personal lines rates even hardened, although plenty of surprises and setbacks meant that 2010 was far from plain sailing, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
PB December 2010: News round-up
Apple iPhone apps continue to be all the rage in the insurance industry. Aviva launched MyClaim, a free app enabling policyholders to file a motor insurance claim remotely from their iPhones.
The PB Interview - Laurent Matras: Through the storm
Laurent Matras, managing director at Groupama Insurances, tells Andrew Tjaardstra about the state of the insurance market and how he is working closely with brokers to give his firm a competitive advantage.
Market Watch - Construction: Building a brighter future
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the impact of the recession on the construction industry and asks sector experts if they are upbeat or downcast in their expectations for 2011.
Axa signs up to Powerplace
Powerplace has finally secured what it describes as the “3 As” after announcing Axa’s intention to join its panel.
Allianz has a mixed Q3
Profits down but gross written premium up as large commercial claims hit in the third quarter
Broking Success - Stonebridge Corporate: Building fast
Andrew Tjaardstra meets two young brokers aiming to make waves in their local market by growing their business fivefold.
E-commerce: Insurers urged to make MTA and renewal options available online
Brokers have called for insurers to include mid-term adjustment (MTA) and renewal facilities as part of their online small commercial offerings.
Plea for MoJ to get tough on lawyers' PI abuse
Allianz has called for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to crack down on claimant lawyers it claims have abused the new personal injury claims system.
Viewpoint: Time to put things right
With poor motor results continuously dismissed as being due to external factors, David Vine asks why insurers choose to ignore the evidence that would enable accurate pricing and, in turn, profit.
Slow insurer processing could mean a backlog of IPT charges
Brokers could be left to foot the bill if insurers choose to apply the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) increase from the date it hits their books, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).
Allianz sharpens regional focus with Newcastle plans
Allianz Commercial has announced its intention to expand its regional branch network with the opening of a new office in Newcastle.
Reportage - High net worth: Because they're worth it
HNW was once the preserve of specialist brokers and insurers but there has recently been an increase in this type of business being transacted online. Louise Meeson asks if HNW clients and their prized possessions can really be taken care of without…
Product launch: Clear Private Car on Open GI
Allianz Retail's Clear Private Car product has launched with Open GI in the latest stage of its roll-out.
CII aims to improve claims process with formation of new think tank group
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has brought together a group of young insurance professionals to consider and develop new and innovative ways to improve the claims process.
Quinn Insurance bidders revealed
Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty Global are among the shortlist of five potential buyers for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
The PB Interview - Tim Ryan: Local hero
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Tim Ryan in Ipswich, where he is fighting hard against the recession and the force of the consolidators.
Market Watch: SME online: Broker balancing act
With the rise of small and medium enterprise cover online, brokers are fully engaged with technology's ability to speed up trading for shops, offices, tradesmen and more. Some say that this evolution could also reach to larger risks, writes Andrew…
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Commercial property: Staying in the picture
Ask any broker how they can add value for their commercial property clients and the chances are their first answer will be: provide a great claims service. However, while there is no denying that a prompt claims service matters to the client, the value…
Home & Legacy joins growing online mid-net-worth sector
Brokers having to work harder than ever to retain MNW clients, according to Home & Legacy.
Allianz Retail launches direct motor product
Allianz Retail has launched an online car insurance product direct to the consumer under the Allianz brand for the first time.
Open GI links with imarket
Open GI has joined forces with imarket to provide a range of new commercial insurance products on its Open Trader platform.