News

Insurance Business: Latest Allianz Results & Update on LV= Transfer

The second quarter of 2019 saw the announcement of Allianz’s proposed acquisition of both Legal & General Insurance and the remaining 51% of LV= General Insurance Group. When these transactions complete at the end of […]

Insurance Brokers

Partnerships: Allianz Ties Up With Eurotunnel on Roadside Assist Product

Breaking down when you’re on a driving holiday in France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, or perhaps Eastern Europe is absolutely no fun at all. First, you have the language barrier as regards roadside recovery and […]

Insurance Regulation

UK Industry Develops Anti-Fraud Database, 11 Insurers Sign Up

A key milestone has been reached in developing an industry-wide counter fraud intelligence sharing platform today, as 11 market-leading insurers gained access to the Insurance Fraud Intelligence Hub (IFiHUB). IFiHUB, which is powered by SAS, […]

Insurance Brokers

Allianz Teams Up With Campbell Irvine on Adventure Travel Insurance

Allianz Partners UK expands its portfolio of travel insurance clients, with a new agreement to deliver tailored travel insurance to the wide range of Campbell Irvine’s adventure travel and tour operators. Campbell Irvine specialises in […]

News

M&A News: Allianz Buys L&G GI Book, Plus Remaining LV Stake for £820 Million

Britain’s Legal & General Group will sell its general insurance business to a UK subsidiary of Germany’s Allianz for £242m, reports Reuters. Legal & General will use the funds to reinvest in its core businesses, […]

HR & Employment

Allianz Appoints Kate Walker Head of Direct Business

Allianz Partners UK appoints Kate Walker as the Head of Direct Business, a newly created role that sees the company renew its focus on offering insurance and assistance solutions to consumers under the Allianz Assistance […]

News

Ireland Fails to Reform Systemic Insurance Fraud & Fake Claims. Again.

The Irish government announced this week that a committee would be established to look at reforming the personal injury claims sector. Businesses have closed down due to premiums doubling, and payouts on minor injuries are […]

HR & Employment

Social Inclusion News: Allianz Chooses School of Hard Knocks as Charity Partner

As part of its commitment to giving back to the local Croydon community, Allianz Partners UK has chosen School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) as its 2019 charity partner. SOHK uses high impact sport, including rugby […]