Allianz
Fire costs soar
According to a new report, in the first half of 2009 insurers paid out £639m for fire damage
What makes an MGA tick?
PB asked some leading industry figures about how the managing general agent model works.
2009: stepping into the unknown
A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.
Tomorrow's commercial lines today
Emmanuel Kenning finds out where technology is taking the market for commercial lines insurance.
Brokers surprised by Allianz small business move
Dave Smith says consolidating small business operation makes sense
Soundbytes
New offering from Allianz aims to make SME trading simpler
Allianz launches SME trading platform
Allianz Commercial has launched a new online trading platform for its small business products.
Allianz launches new legal protection products
The insurer says the products have been developed with the needs of brokers in mind
Allianz profits up but no underwriting profit so far this year
Allianz Q3 results show a £173.3m profit but £100m of reserve releases
Insurers unite to attack aggregator phenomenon
Comparison sites blamed for impact on pricing
MMC industry urged to admit responsibility for fire claims rise
Experts have voiced concern about modern methods of construction
Work-related deaths hit record low
Allianz urges brokers to play crucial role in ensuring clients comply with safety regulations
Allianz Commercial opens office in Bristol
Lloyds deal leads to insurer expansion.
QBE boosts Manchester office
The insurer has strengthened its Manchester team with hires from NIG, Towergate and Allianz
Allianz targets Zurich Building Guarantee customers
Zurich's closure of division leaves way open for Allainz and BLP
Edge's latest offering eliminates IT middleman
Brokers given tools to create their own IT solutions
Shifting up a gear
The number of casualties on UK roads is at an all-time low, but now is not the time for complacency. Roger Ball explains how brokers can triumph in the motor fleet market by providing effective risk management advice
Experts debate prospect of rate recovery at Towergate conference
Towergate's first conference draws a blank on question of hard market
A clash of opinions on the future of the market
Experts differ over whether the hardening of the motor sector signals a sea change for the industry
Allianz introduces new broker CRM software
Allianz Retail has signed up to use Salesforce.com
Allianz Engineering launches broker guide
The guide was designed to help safeguard against plant machinery claims
Out of the ordinary?
A typical commuter town, Chelmsford is home to a wide selection of small businesses and offers easy access to London. Jessica Pothering asks if it is this very ordinariness that makes its insurance market stand out
