The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and leadership changes from 5 to 9 January 2026
Gold and jewellery thefts see January spike – Allianz
‘Gold and jewellery items are tempting targets for thieves, especially on dark winter nights,’ says managing director
Allianz UK appoints new commercial director for personal broker arm
’This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues and partners to create propositions that drive performance and deliver exceptional service for brokers and customers alike,’ says appointee
Insurance Times Review of the Year – Q2 2025
Insurance Times looks at highlights from Q2 2025 in its review of the year, focusing on appointments, job cuts and people moves
Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Alex Ktenidis
For the 14th day of advent, Alex Ktenidis, Allianz UK’s director of digital trading, speaks about ultra speedy small business claims, digitalisation and fresh approaches for the new year
Lloyd’s approves Syndicate 1890 as Allianz teams up with global investment firm
‘The launch of this Lloyd’s syndicate highlighted the strength of the portfolio we were ceding and our consistent approach to reinsurance,’ says the chief group reinsurance officer
Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
In Focus: How should the industry adapt to AI written insured submissions to prevent accidental application ‘fraud’?
During the latest Insurance Times TechTalk Live event, the discussion raised the issue of increasing use of AI by customers to write policy inception or claims submission materials, leading to non-deliberate misrepresentation caused by AI-generated inaccuracies. How should the industry face this emerging threat while safeguarding the customer experience?
The Big Question: What’s the next black swan event for UKGI – and is the sector ready?
From climate shocks to cyber catastrophes, insurers are expanding scenario modelling, deepening collaboration and investing in data-driven resilience to withstand the next systemic disruption. But how important is this preparation? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
The Big Question: Are insurtechs solving real problems or just chasing hype and funding?
As the wave of AI-backed technology drives waves of investment and excitement, the debate over insurtech’s role in the market is heating up. Are these firms solving the industry’s real challenges, or simply chasing hype and funding? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
As sharks circle, who gets swallowed in insurance consolidation?
Insurers warn directors as ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence comes into force
Briefing: Focus on 2026 key for motor insurers as next year could be ‘ugly’
Alex Ktenidis: Tackling SME underinsurance with the ‘right conversation at the right time’
Graham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
Alex Ktenidis: Tackling SME underinsurance with the ‘right conversation at the right time’
’SMEs are sleepwalking into an underinsurance problem at the moment,’ says director of digital trading
Serge Raffard: Allianz Personal sees ‘huge opportunity’ in broker relationships
The ‘Frenchie’ leading Allianz’s personal lines business is excited by the ‘competitiveness’ of the UK market and the ability to action change quickly
Colm Holmes: Brokers will see ‘fruits of our new strategy’
The Allianz chief executive talks exciting plans for the new year
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