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News about Allianz, one of the largest global insurance and reinsurance groups.
Also news about Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the Allianz specialist unit that underwrites commercial insurance exposures and alternative risk transfer.
Once again, UnitedHealth is the world’s largest insurer ranked by NPW
11th January 2023
Over 12% growth in net premiums written (NPW) in 2021 ensured that UnitedHealth Group Incorporated remains the world's largest insurance company when ranked by NPW, while global insurer Allianz sits atop the table when ranked by non-banking assets. Our directory of the World’s Largest Insurance Companies, which is ... Read the full article
Allianz hires new Chief Actuary
6th January 2023
Allianz Holdings has appointed Laurence Townley as Chief Actuary, effective immediately. Townley joins Allianz following 10 years of service at Direct Line as director of financial risk. Prior to joining Direct Line, Townley served in various roles at Zurich Insurance UK including Chief Actuary. In addition, he is a Fellow of the Institute ... Read the full article
Allianz (AGCS) installs dedicated ESG organisation
20th December 2022
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has installed an established, dedicated in-house organisation for Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) activities. The firm has made several high-level leadership roles and appointments for the new leadership team. Gabrielle Durisch will join the firm from Zurich Insurance Group in April 2023 as the new Global Head ... Read the full article
Steve Stennett appointed Commercial Director of Allianz Trade UK & Ireland
16th December 2022
Allianz Trade in the UK and Ireland has hired Steve Stennett as Commercial Director. Within this role, Stennett will hold responsibility for fostering Allianz Trade’s UK and Ireland client, broker and partner relations, as well as delivering profitable growth through the steering of business development, commercial underwriting and marketing activities. He is ... Read the full article
Maxim Ryzhkov appointed CEO of Allianz Trade in China
15th December 2022
Maxim Ryzhkov has been appointed as CEO of Allianz Trade in China, effective 1 January 2023. According to the firm, Ryzhkov will be leading Allianz Trade in one of the largest and fastest-growing markets in the Asia Pacific region. Before this appointment, Ryzhkov was Commercial Director for Allianz Trade in Nordic, overseeing ... Read the full article
AGCS outlines the five most-worrying trends for 2023
15th December 2022
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has released a new report giving its insights for the coming year on the international directors and officers market. The report says that the five trends needed to guard against in 2023 are economic and recession risks, cyber security struggles, ESG disclosures and exposures, US class ... Read the full article
Canada Life Reinsurance announces mortality transaction with Allianz Indonesia
14th December 2022
Canada Life Reinsurance, a provider of reinsurance solutions for life and health, has entered into a structured mortality transaction with Allianz Indonesia, expanding its footprint in Asia. Under the agreement, Canada Life Reinsurance will provide protection against adverse mortality experience on a portfolio of credit life business. According to Gareth Dobson, who ... Read the full article
Allianz maintains position as largest European non-life insurer
14th December 2022
New data from AM Best shows that Germany’s Allianz continues to hold on to its position as the largest European non-life insurer, based on gross premiums written for 2021. Allianz topped the rating agency’s table of the 30 largest insurers, boasting GWP of €60,273 million, up 4.3% from €57,772 million in ... Read the full article
Allianz Commercial promotes Kuldip Kang to claims proposition manager
8th December 2022
Allianz Commercial has promoted Kuldip Kang to the position of claims proposition manager. In her new role, Kang will oversee the propositions, communications, customer experience, and claims relationship manager (CRM) teams. She joined Allianz nine years ago and replaces Emily Mills, who has joined KPMG. She will report to Margaret Scott, director of claims strategy ... Read the full article
Allianz Commercial launches new model to support independent brokers
5th December 2022
Allianz Commercial has announced the launch of a new model to provide a consistent and tailored approach to broker relationships. In the new model, brokers will be segmented into three tiers - identified as Broker Partners, Prime Partners or Strategic Partners - and each will receive a unique package of support. Each ... Read the full article
Insurance crucial for Asia to face climate challenges
17th November 2022
Insurance has a crucial role in anticipating, identifying, and managing climate-related risks in Asia, says Anusha Thavarajah, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Asia Pacific. Temperatures are rising two times faster in Asia than in global average, and the continent is at the frontline of the risks of climate change. Additionally it ... Read the full article
Allianz Re names Thorsten Fromhold Chief Group Reinsurance Buyer
16th November 2022
Allianz Re has appointed Thorsten Fromhold as Chief Group Reinsurance Buyer (CGRB), effective January 1, 2023. The role will form a new, dedicated function within the Board of Allianz Re, separate from assumed business. In his role Fromhold will be overseeing all external Allianz reinsurance placements including cessions out of Allianz ... Read the full article
Allianz appoints James Maxwell to new role
16th November 2022
Allianz has appointed James Maxwell to be its new risk director for its commercial business. Reporting to Allianz Holdings chief risk officer, John Berry, Maxwell will have responsibility for overseeing all risk matters within the Commercial lines business and will also serve as a member of the Commercial executive committee. The role ... Read the full article
Allianz sees operating profit grow 7.4% in Q3 2022
10th November 2022
Allianz has released its Q3 results, saying that operating profit grew by 7.4% in the period to reach €3.5bn. The firm also said, through a statement on its website, that total revenues rose 1.3% in the period to reach €34.8bn. It attributed the growth in its operating profit to what it ... Read the full article
SCR ratio reduction unlikely to have significant impact: GlobalData
9th November 2022
Solvency capital requirements for UK insurers may be relaxed in the near future following the September 2022 mini budget, but according to GlobalData, findings have shown that leading UK insurers are not coming close to the existing limits. GlobalData stated that as part of the mini-budget, the current Solvency Capital Requirement ... Read the full article
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