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  • Allianz proposes changes to Claims structure

    As part of the development of two Claims Handling Centres of Excellence in Birmingham and Milton Keynes, Allianz has today announced proposed changes to its Claims operation.

  • Allianz strengthens its presence in the UK

    1. Allianz UK to acquire 100 percent of Legal & General Insurance Limited, the general insurance business of Legal & General Group Plc for £242 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. 2. Allianz UK to buy out the remaining 51 percent stake in LV General Insurance Group (LV GIG) for up to £578 million from Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society (LVFS).

  • Allianz announces profit growth and a strong combined ratio

    Financial Results:                        Q1 2019               Q1 2018 Gross Written Premium (GWP)           £ 493.5m                     £ 542.7m
    Operating Profit                                           £ 51.2m                       £ 39.8m
    Combined Operating Ratio (COR)            94.8%                      95.2% Commercial

  • Always Leading - BIBA 2019

    Allianz's Nick Hobbs discusses the BIBA 2019 theme and the ways in which good brokers are always leading.

  • Allianz to host first ever return to work event for local professionals

    Allianz Insurance, one of the UK’s leading general insurers, with headquarters in Guildford, is holding a career Returners Insight event on 11th June.
    Open to professionals who’ve been out of the workplace for two or more years the event will showcase local opportunities within Allianz ranging from business change through to actuarial.
    The objective is to provide return-to-work support and

  • Changing landscape of ID theft

    Valid motor insurance is proving to be as valuable a disguise for today’s criminals as stockings over the head or a mask. Using a stolen identity to take out cover, their vehicle details are added to the Motor Insurance Database, allowing them to drive around without attracting police attention.
    Stealing an individual’s ID and taking out motor insurance in their name used to be the preferred m

  • Neil Clutterbuck, chief underwriting officer, reacts to Government cladding announcement

    “Today’s announcement that the Government is investing £200million to remove and replace unsafe cladding in around 170 privately owned high – rise buildings is a welcome one as it is crucial that residents, no matter of property type are safe in their homes. Allianz has supported the Association of British Insurers and Fire Protection Association views that building regulations have not been upda

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