A BIBA brokers' guide to sustainability

The importance of sustainability is increasingly prevalent across all aspects of our lives and our corporate lives are no exception.

In our latest BIBA Brokers' Guide, published in conjunction with law firm DAC Beachcroft, we take a look at key issues about sustainability and the insurance industry.

The content includes:

Climate change
Regulator expectations
Green parts
Renewable energy
Escape of water
Electric vehicles
ESG risks

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Legal round-up

Engineering inspection and maintenance

Claims inflation trends

Employee liability insurance

Business interruption insurance

Security measures in today's world

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.

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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.

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.

Insight & expertise

The risks of renewables: Top five risks of wind energy

Here we explore the top five risks associated with the use of wind energy and explain why there is a need for stronger standards within the wind power and renewables sector.

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Insight & expertise

Sustainability in the motor repair industry

Rising repair costs are putting pressure on the motor insurance sector, with the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers showing that the current average private motor insurance premiums are 15% higher compared to Q1 2022.

News

Allianz Holdings announces UK employee EV salary sacrifice scheme

As part of its new rewards and benefits roadmap Allianz Holdings has unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its UK employees.

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.