This morning (10 March 2025), protesters scaled the canopy above the entrance to the office in Gracechurch Street and remain put. Red paint has also been splattered across the building, while Palestinian flags have been hung as well.
Video footage shows police at the scene, with protesters shouting messages from the canopy with megaphones.
It is the fifth time Palestine Action have targeted the insurer, with the group “demanding Allianz stop insuring Elbit Systems”.
A spokesperson for Palestine Action said: “As all companies who work with Elbit should know by now, Palestine Action’s direct action campaign against them will not cease until their links with the Israeli weapons trade does. Allianz must drop Elbit.”
Yiannis is deputy editor at Insurance Times and the winner of 2023’s Most Promising Newcomer and 2024’s Story of the Year prizes at the Biba Media and Journalism Awards.
With a particular interest in regulation, technology, innovation and political stories, he has covered issues from the multioccupancy buildings scandal to the insurance implications of quantum computing and the growth of new markets.View full Profile
With a particular interest in regulation, technology, innovation and political stories, he has covered issues from the multioccupancy buildings scandal to the insurance implications of quantum computing and the growth of new markets.View full Profile
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
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