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News analysis: Allianz and LV deal sees personal and commercial lines business shake-up
Personal lines moved to LV brand as commercial lines go to Allianz as part of £713m deal
The Blog Spot: The bright outlook for MGAs
MGAs argue they are more nimble and adaptable than traditional insurers, are they the future for the insurance sector?
Quizzical questions: 18 August 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Blog: Allianz and LV deal further proof that SME commercial is a tough nut to crack
Jonathan Swift looks back at the past decade and concludes the Allianz /LV deal is the latest evidence that the dominant incumbents have a iron-like grip on the UK SME market.
ProSport adds Highway to panel
LV-owned Highway joins ProSport's offering aimed at providing motor insurance to sportspeople.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Ageas UK, Allianz and Towergate hit the headlines this week with stories on profit and loss, concerns from brokers and a sale.
The Blog Spot: Taking the opportunity amid big market deals
Siân Barton believes brokers should not fear the LV/Allianz deal and argues it is a chance to mine fresh opportunities.
Brokers concerned about reduced choice following Allianz and LV deal
However, experts also see opportunities rising from the merger.
“Business as usual” for LV and Allianz following deal
No changes for brokers until the £500m deal goes through but bosses believe the “complementary businesses” are strategically matched and LV aims to become personal lines insurer of choice for brokers.
Quizzical questions: 04 August 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Profit down but COR improves for Allianz UK
Insurer admits there is “some way to go to fill the financial hole” left by the Ogden rate change.
Allianz and LV announce deal to create £1.7bn personal lines insurer
Allianz is set to pay LV £500m for a 49% stake in the business as a first step but will move to own 69.9% long term paying £713m in total.
LV in talks with Allianz on GI stake sale
Provider confirms advanced talks with Allianz on "significant minority stake" in the business.
LV partners with Adrian Flux on blood bikes scheme
Scheme provides cover for volunteers transporting blood to and from hospitals.
Queen's Speech: Insurers welcome new whiplash legislation move
Industry looks towards meaningful delivery of the reform.
#Insagepeople: 19 - 25 June 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Industry welcomes new Justice Secretary
David Lidington takes over role previously held by Liz Truss.
Nice to be niche
Brokers can make a killing in niche lines if only they realise the opportunity is there. LV’s Michael Lawrence explains.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
A recap of the stories that grabbed your attention this week featuring LV and its secret discussions with insurers, Lloyd's on redundancies and Markerstudy's hints on buying.
Blog: Allianz and LV, a tie-up that could turn others green with envy?
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift picks through the potential of an Allianz - LV tie up to look at how both businesses might mutually benefit.
LV confirms approaches for its general insurance unit
LV says that discussions are at a very early stage but no decisions have been made as to the nature of any transaction.
Allianz and LV decline to comment on potential stake sale report
Story suggests Allianz has made an approach to the mutual business.
LV launches online commercial combined product
Insurer says Business Connect is available for the wholesale, manufacturing and combined sectors.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Takeovers have once again come to the fore in this week’s news with two stories in the top five.