Statistics released recently by the Office for National Statistics show that cybercrime, including bank and building society fraud, is on the rise. Identity theft is part of this trend and can have major consequences on an individual’s personal life and finances. It is a risk that Home and Legacy are aware of and take very seriously.
Allianz Commercial has partnered with Lightfoot to provide an innovative risk management tool to Commercial Motor Insurance customers, which will improve driver safety and efficiency within fleets. The partnership with Lightfoot enables Allianz’s Fleet and Motor Trade policyholders to purchase Lightfoot at a discounted rate.
Allianz employees have once again performed strongly in this year’s Chartered Insurance Institute examinations. The overall pass rate achieved by employees for all subjects taken was 84% with 37 Allianz employees achieving distinctions and 20 becoming new Advanced Diploma holders.
Allianz Commercial has today announced the appointment of Alex Stuart as regional manager of its new trading region in the UK – North West & Scotland.
Allianz has welcomed 33 graduates onto its graduate programme. Spread over six schemes the graduates will rotate through the company enabling them to gain valuable skills and extensive exposure to the business.
Allianz discovered that the owner of two West Midlands-based courier companies who forged multiple motor fleet and freight liability insurance policies to win business worth over £700,000.00 was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday 9 October to 16 months suspended for two years; ordered to do 150 hours community service and has been suspended from being a company director for five years.
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has developed a bespoke After the Event (ATE) insurance solution for inheritance act disputes.
Allianz Claims has enhanced its division by creating a new role that will more strongly position and align its claims strategy and customer promise.
Allianz has today announced its new panel of loss adjusters following a thorough tender process.
• Most expensive wardrobe item is worth £165 on average • One in four Brits has had an item of clothing lost or stolen • Allianz Insurance launches Britain’s Cost of a Wardrobe Report
Allianz Insurance has appointed Tony Newman as head of motor claims. In his new position Tony will be primarily responsible for motor claims strategy, processes, indemnity spend, and market activity.
Allianz’s award-winning Scholarship Programme, which actively supports brokers to achieve their CII Diploma in Insurance in 18 months, celebrated the graduation of its first intake of personal lines scholars with a special event hosted by Allianz Retail general manager, Neil Brettell.
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.