ALLIANZ INSURANCE FINALISES CLAIMS LEGAL PANEL

Allianz Insurance has appointed DAC Beachcroft, Berrymans Lace Mawer, DWF and Keoghs to its new Claims legal panel for England and Wales, following a thorough review process.

Both DAC Beachcroft and Berrymans Lace Mawer have previously worked with the Allianz. They have been appointed to the Motor Damage, Motor Personal Injury & Casualty, Fraud, Credit Hire and Property panels.

Newly appointed firm Keoghs, will sit on the panels for Motor Damage, Motor & Casualty Personal Injury, Fraud and Credit Hire. They will also cover Disease alongside Berrymans Lace Mawer and DWF.

Martin Saunders, head of technical claims, Allianz Insurance, commented: "As part of our commitment to provide excellent support to our customers, Allianz has carried out a large scale review of our legal service requirements. The chosen panel will provide excellent legal expertise and offer handler training and development resources which will benefit both Allianz and our customer base. A true win – win scenario."

Thomas Watkinson, partner DAC Beachcroft LLP, said: "We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Allianz.　We are delighted to have been successful in the tender and to be able to continue our partnership with such a respected client."

Val Jones, Allianz client relationship partner at Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP, said: "Our reappointment to the panel is wonderful news. 　We look forward to continuing our partnership with Allianz and supporting its growth plans and aspirations. 　Our appointment across all lines of business not only enhances our relationship with Allianz, it also affirms our commitment to providing the necessary strategic support as the impact of comprehensive legal developments, including the civil justice reforms, which came into effect in 2013, begin to take shape."

John Whittle, CEO at Keoghs LLP, said: "Having been involved with Allianz on a number of cross-industry projects in recent years, we have always been impressed by their vision and commitment to the market.　 We are therefore delighted to have been given the opportunity to work more closely with them as a member of their legal panel."

Helen Elsworth, client partner for Allianz at DWF LLP, said "We are delighted to have been reappointed to advise Allianz on its disease claims following what was a rigorous process. Allianz is a valued client with a first class reputation for its customer service and we look forward to continuing to support the business in line with its future growth plans."

The new legal panel will come into effect from the 1st of February 2014. 

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Notes to Editors

1 – Allianz UK is one of the largest general insurers in the country and part of the Allianz Group.

Together with its customers and sales partners, the Allianz Group is one of the strongest financial communities. Around 78 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz's knowledge, global reach, capital strength and solidity to help them make the most of financial opportunities and to avoid and safeguard themselves against risks.

In 2012, around 144,000 employees in over 70 countries achieved total revenue of 106.4 billion euros and an operating profit of 9.3 billion euros (restated on January 1, 2013, due to a change in accounting standard and presentation).

Benefits for our customers reached 89.2 billion euros.