Allianz UK promotes data science manager as inaugural head of AI
’I’m looking forward to working with him as we leverage AI to deliver impactful outcomes for our business, partners and customers,’ says COO
Allianz Commercial appoints new regional head of liability for the UK
’His deep understanding of the liability market and proven track record in underwriting excellence made him the perfect fit to lead our UK liability team,’ says leader
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 22 to 26 September 2025
Allianz trusts BNP Paribas with UK investments
‘We appointed BNP Paribas as the sole custodian bank for the UK investment accounts and recently completed the onboarding process,’ says chief investment officer
Allianz UK detects £93m of fraud in first half of 2025
‘Insurance fraud is a serious threat to trust, fairness and the financial wellbeing of honest customers,’ says director of fraud
Police crack down on ghost broker who ignored official warnings
‘This case serves as a clear and unequivocal message – those who seek to defraud the system will be pursued,’ says detective constable
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?
‘If you’re an insurer without scale and not a specialist, that middle ground is a difficult place to inhabit. I suspect some of those insurers will get squeezed in a soft market,’ says chief broking officer
Insurers warn directors as ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence comes into force
’The direct scope of the offence applies only to the very largest companies, but the ripple effects will be felt throughout supply chains, bringing smaller businesses into scope as associated persons,’ says underwriter
Briefing: Focus on 2026 key for motor insurers as next year could be ‘ugly’
Net combined ratios (NCRs) of 100% and 107% are forecast for the next two years respectively in the motor insurance market
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
Graham Gibson: Claims ‘crescendo moment’ set to reach climax in 2023
The current ‘perfect storm’ of macroeconomic conditions could lead to an increase in fraud, arson and claims costs, says insurer’s chief claims officer
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