Allianz Insurance
Allianz Insurance is one of the largest general insurers in the UK and part of the Allianz SE Group, one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide and the largest property and casualty insurer in the world.
Allianz offers commercial insurance with a full range of products for sole traders' right up to large commercial organisations. Allianz also provides a wide range of personal lines products distributed through brokers, retailers, affinity partners, veterinary practices and direct marketing.
The mission of Allianz Insurance is to be the outstanding competitor in our chosen markets by delivering products; and services that our clients recommend, being a great company to work for and achieving the best combination of profit and growth. We aim to achieve this by putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.
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The threats and opportunities of autonomous ships
As autonomous cars feature increasingly in the headlines, it seems the world of shipping is not far behind, with various manufacturers and stakeholders turning their attention to the development of self-navigating cargo ships. This article focuses on the threats and opportunities presented.
Escalators: Staying a step ahead with health and safety
Little has changed in terms of the design of escalators since the late 19th century, meaning the same risks still persist today. This article considers the risks currently existing around escalators, the importance of maintenance and inspections, and what might lie ahead in the future.
Motor prosecutions: Protect your employees and stay within the law
Allianz has updated its whitepaper from 2014, providing an overview of driving offences, including drug driving, and the respective sentences, the impact on the driving at work policies, and risk management for those involved in the running of commercial motor fleets.
Smart contracts: Five things to know
We are living in an age where everything is becoming ‘smart’; from smartphones to smart televisions and smart cities. With contracts undergoing this transition as well, we've answered five key questions relevant to the concept of 'smart contracts' and the implications for your business.
A BIBA brokers' guide to the future of motor insurance
In this BIBA guide, our second for 2018, we look at how the motor insurance sector is evolving as technological advancements revolutionise vehicles and the roads we drive them on, and what legislation and regulation needs to be adapted or created to handle it.
Minding your business’s greatest asset: Mental health in the workplace
In the UK, 12.5 million working days were lost due to mental health problems in the twelve months captured by the HSE’s 2016/17 statistics. For Mental Health Awareness Week 2018, we've prepared this feature to help employers understand and manage mental health problems in their workforce.
Motor technology advances
Vehicle technology has come a long way in the last decade, with devices such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), dash cams and pedestrian airbags helping transform the UK’s roads. This whitepaper explores these new technologies and their potential impact on the insurance industry.
Blog: How to stop silicosis becoming the new asbestos
One occupational disease that is causing particular concern for the HSE is silicosis. In this blog, Andy Miller, technical risk control manager at Allianz explains why silicosis could result in claims if employers don't manage risks correctly and whether a tougher approach might be needed.
Blog: How to get underwriters to step outside the box
In this blog post, Nick Hobbs, director of broker markets at Allianz talks brokers through how to get the best from their underwriters. The blog highlights the value of tailoring approaches based on the nature of the risk and the importance of a tripartite client-broker-insurer relationship.
Is diesel running on empty?
With all the confusion around fuel consumption, drivers turning their back on diesel are ‘partly to blame’ for the first rise in CO2 emissions in 18 years. With alternative fuel sources gaining positive industry noise, are we seeing the slow death of diesel? Download this article to find out more.