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.
Allianz Engineering has strengthened its management team with the promotions of Natalie Holbrook and Anneke Graham. The moves come as the division looks to push forward with an ambitious growth plan.
Controversy surrounded the comments made by new President of the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Sara Thornton, who said the public shouldn't expect to see a police officer after reporting certain crimes such as burglary. A survey of 1,500 people commissioned this week by Allianz, has revealed that a significant majority expect the police to attend the victim’s home following a burglary.
Allianz Insurance has appointed Stacey Keen to its Retail division as broker partnership manager.
Now in its fifth year the Allianz Technical Trainee Programme is once again accepting applications from students with A-level qualifications. The programme, specifically created for talented young people who are academically capable but who might not wish to attend university, offers the opportunity to work in the Allianz Retail division.
Allianz grew profitably in the second quarter of 2015, continuing the trend of quarter one and the whole of 2014, and in line with our ambition to grow the business to £3bn GWP. Growth of over 4% and a Combined Ratio of 98% represent a good result in a challenging and competitive market.
Allianz Engineering has today launched a refreshed product, All Machinery, to protect businesses against the impact of machinery breakdown and damage. Specifically designed in response to Allianz research and broker feedback, the new proposition is tailored to complement existing Property and Casualty policies, by covering machinery items and events which are not traditionally included.
Allianz has joined forces with cyber risk management company, Pentura, to provide Commercial customers with help and guidance to improve cyber security.
Allianz Insurance has welcomed 23 university students onto its 2015 Summer Internship Scheme. Now in its seventh year, the nine week programme offers students the opportunity to work across all business areas including Commercial, Retail and Claims, to gain practical experience of working in the insurance industry.
Colin Bates, Allianz’s Midlands and South West regional manager, will be retiring from the business with effect from 30 September 2015.
In the wake of rising claims, Allianz Commercial has issued customers with risk management advice to help reduce their exposure to noise in the workplace.
Allianz Insurance has announced the appointment of Deniz Moon to its Retail division as head of pricing development.