The Covid-19 virus has permeated numerous areas of our personal and business lives for over 18 months and continues to have long-lasting impacts. Our latest BIBA Guide examines how different businesses and their insurances have been impacted, along with emerging risks and potential claims trends in the wake of the pandemic.

The guide includes:

Coping with COVID - the outlook for businesses
Phoenixes and zombies - the COVID-19 effect
Occupational stress and the post-lockdown workforce
COVID-19 claims trends
Long COVID - a new long-tail risk?

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Digital
technology

Sustainability

Legal
round-up

Engineering inspection and maintenance

Claims inflation trends

Employee liability insurance

Business interruption insurance

The future of motor insurance

The future of mobility

Key Brexit considerations

Risk evolution

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Press release

Allianz partners with Lightfoot to support Elite Driver Championship

Allianz Commercial has announced its sponsorship of Lightfoot’s driver engagement initiative, the Elite Driver Championship, to encourage safer and more sustainable driving amongst the UK’s motor fleet drivers.

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Directors and officers insurance insights 2023

Being the director, partner or officer of a company is a great way to shape a business and contribute to its success. But, as these individuals are also personally liable for the actions they take in their roles, understanding and mitigating these risks is essential.

Insight & expertise

Protecting customer data - 8 tips from Allianz

Data is a valuable corporate resource. However, data collection carries a range of potential risks that businesses must plan for, including data breaches.

Press release

Allianz 'All together' at BIBA

Allianz will showcase the strength and breadth of its UK presence, bringing its brands ‘All together’ when it exhibits at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) conference on 10-11 May.

Insight & expertise

Risks of being both Underinsured and Uninsured

The cost of living is at an all-time high and as a result we’re seeing evidence of businesses either reducing their cover, or cutting it completely. BIBA’s 2023 Manifesto, states that in the past year, 51% of businesses have stopped buying at least one insurance cover

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