Allianz launches solar inspection service

Allianz launches solar inspection service – Insurance Age End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Allianz Engineering has launched an inspection service for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, aimed at businesses and industrial sites. The insurer explained regular inspections are becoming increasingly important as the UK ramps up its use of solar energy spurred … Read more

Axa committed to regional PL market – intermediary director Matt Field

Matt Field, director of intermediary at Axa retail, has told Insurance Age the insurer is “committed” to the regional intermediary market, and is focusing on sustainable growth. “It’s important for regional brokers to see a company of Axa’s status, stability and financial reputation in the [intermediated personal lines] marketplace and looking to grow and work … Read more

Meet the MGA: MX Underwriting

Ian Cook, managing director at MX Underwriting, explains why he believes MGAs are not suffering a capacity crunch, and outlines plans to write in excess of £200m GWP in 2025 and add to MX’s product range and capability. How did MX Underwriting come to fruition and what were the component businesses that helped create it? … Read more

Matt Williams named UK and Ireland CEO at Allianz Trade

Matt Williams, currently regional credit director for Allianz Trade in Northern Europe, is moving to be CEO in the UK and Ireland succeeding Sarah Murrow. Murrow, who has been in the post since 2021, has been named CEO of Allianz Trade in Americas. RelatedAllianz Commercial appoints CUO and CTO  Allianz UK has appointed Adam Lloyd … Read more

Deal-linked Esure swings back to profit

Motor and home insurer Esure, previously touted as takeover target for Ageas, Allianz and Aviva, moved back into the black in 2024 with a £57.7m post tax profit reversing a loss of £60.1m the year before. Last September Ageas was linked with a potential bid and in October both Aviva and Allianz were named as … Read more