A BIBA brokers' guide to a legal round-up

The law is fundamental to insurance and judgements, decisions and regulatory changes can affect the operation and outcomes of policies.

In our latest BIBA Brokers' Guide, published in conjunction with law firm DAC Beachcroft, we take a look at some of the key regulation shaping the insurance industry in 2019.

The content includes:

Notification of circumstances
Exaggerated claims
Periodical payment orders
Respiratory diseases
Historic liabilities
Duty of fair representation

View guide to a legal round-up

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Engineering inspection and maintenance

Claims inflation trends

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Security measures in today's world

The future of motor insurance

Press release

Allianz unveils plan for Olympic Games themed stand at BIBA 2024

As the Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Insurance Partner, Allianz has unveiled plans for its ‘Paris 2024’ themed stand when it exhibits at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) Conference on 15 and 16 May.

Press release

Allianz UK achieves CII accreditation for 14th year in a row

Employees at Allianz Insurance are celebrating receiving Chartered Insurers Status awarded by Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) for 2024. This is the 14th year that the Commercial business has achieved Chartered Status.

Press release

Directors and officers insurance insights 2024

Brendan Husband-Whiting, senior Directors & Officers liability account underwriter at Allianz, outlines the risks directors and officers are facing and explains why insurance cover has never been so important.

Press release

Allianz Commercial names Baillie Peacock branch manager for Chelmsford

Baillie, who previously worked for Aon, will be responsible for delivering the commercial strategy and objectives for the Chelmsford branch as well as fostering relationships with stakeholders and brokers.

Press release

Allianz Commercial strengthens regional distribution

Allianz Commercial has announced the appointment of four regional distribution managers covering the South, North, London, Midlands and the South West regions to ensure that brokers across the UK are fully supported within the market.

Press release

Allianz Commercial names Lynn Taylor Birmingham Branch Manager

Lynn, who joins Allianz from Aviva, will be responsible for all trading activity across the Midlands commercial insurance market, working in close partnership with Allianz’s Distribution teams to effectively establish the Allianz Commercial brand throughout the region.

Press release

Allianz 2023 claims fraud savings hit £77.4m

Reporting on its 2023 fraud results, Allianz Commercial detected £77.4m worth of claims fraud - up from £70.7m in 2022. The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact on businesses with the financial struggle leading to an increased insurance fraud threat.

Press release

Allianz awarded for exceptional customer service eight years in row

Insurance consultancy Gracechurch has awarded Allianz Commercial its Service Quality Marque (SQM) for the eighth year in a row and is the only insurer to receive this accolade.

Insight

Underinsurance - a continuing issue

All businesses are open to risk if they don’t have the correct level of insurance, and some, more than others, may be at risk of financial hardship as a result of being either underinsured or uninsured.

Insight

The top risks for UK businesses in 2024

The Allianz Risk Barometer, an annual report identifying the top corporate risks for the year ahead, has identified the top risks for businesses in 2024. Here we look at the top ten risks identified by UK participants.

Insight & expertise

Concerned about crumbling concrete?

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has made the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. This is due to concerns about the risk of sudden collapse in schools and other buildings where the material is used.

Insight & expertise

Theft is on the rise, so what can you do to protect yourself?

Over the past twelve months the UK has faced a number of unsettling economic changes. In this series we’ll investigate the most common types of theft that we’re seeing and advise on how best to mitigate them. Here we look at Commercial Property.

Woman with a suitcase in an airport working on a laptop

Insight & expertise

The benefits of travel insurance for SMEs

With the arrival of hybrid and remote working, many employees are choosing to work from home, but the benefits of travelling for business and face-to-face communication often outweigh the convenience of virtual meetings.

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Insight & expertise

Why health and safety should be a priority for every business

Every business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of both employees and members of the public. While accidents do happen, adopting a robust approach to workplace health and safety is key to keeping employees safe.

Insight & expertise

Top five risks of solar energy

In this article we’ll explore the top 5 risks of solar energy, and highlight why there’s a need for stronger industry standards in the renewables field.