Tag: Allianz

Allianz reports spike in ship insurance claims from Black Sea region

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Ship insurance - Cargo ship out at sea

The high-risk area has caused global insurers to see more filings and it’s expected to continue. A recent Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) report shows that ship insurance claims are on the rise and are only expected to continue rising due to the Russian war in Ukraine. The claims are expected to increase due to damaged and lost vessels as the conflict enters sea lanes. By the time of the writing of this article, there had already been two people killed and six merchant vessels struck by projectiles in…

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Allianz and Generali intend to dump their life insurance assets

H. Cutner
Life insurance assets - Euros

Two of the largest insurers in Europe are planning to sell business worth as much as $9.9 billion. Allianz and Generali, two of the largest insurers in Europe, are preparing to sell billions of euros worth of life insurance assets. Allianz SE intends to sell as much as 9 billion euros worth of these assets in countries such as Italy. Sources familiar with the matter report that Allianz SE is looking to sell off life insurance assets worth as much as $9.9 billion in countries including Italy. The German insurer…

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Allianz CEO says no US insurance market expansion on the way

Logan B.
US Insurance Market - Truth - Paper

Chief executive officer Oliver Bäte denied the rumors of a move to the United States in a recent interview. Rumors Allianz taking its first steps into the US insurance market have been officially denied. The insurance giant’s chief executive officer, Oliver Bäte spoke in an interview with the Financial Times and explained that the company had no intentions to head to the United States. Bäte explained that the American market is too different in its valuations, reducing its appeal for the firm. “Buying something in the US for us is…

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Machine learning flips understanding of travel industry insurance upside down

H. Cutner
Travel Insurance Industry - Machine Learning

Companies are using new technologies to obtain an entirely new comprehension of this sector. The travel insurance industry, like other coverage sectors, is turning to many new forms of cutting edge technology. This tech is helping the industry to obtain a more refined understanding of itself. The more this technology tells insurance companies about their coverage, the more their understanding changes. Machine learning, such as through artificial intelligence (A.I.) is tossing conventional travel insurance industry wisdom out the window. In its place, comes entirely new concepts and understandings. Smarter tech…

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Allianz token in testing for internal money transfers

H. Cutner
Allianz Token - Blockchain - Digital Currency

The insurance giant is trying a new blockchain-based internal token to overcome funds transfer challenges. A new Allianz token is being tested by the insurance giant for moving money among its global affiliates. The concept used blockchain tech to allow the company’s worldwide locations to exchange money without currency conversions among other challenges. Allianz is using this token to get past a number of costs and inefficiencies related to international funds transfers. The Allianz token is meant to be used only within the company itself. It is not launching a…

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Auto insurance refund on the way to many customers who bought via car dealer

Logan B.
auto insurance refund Senior Man Driving A Toy Racing Car

Suncorp and Allianz will be repaying $63 million to customers who purchased through dealerships. Allianz and Suncorp are required to pay an auto insurance refund total of $63 million to customers who purchased coverage through their car dealers. The repayment is a part of a crackdown from a corporate watchdog worth $120 million regarding financing and insurance add-ons at dealerships. An investigation was conducted regarding many questionable practices such as car dealer sales tactics. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) senior exec, Michael Saadat, is responsible for overseeing insurance companies,…

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Allianz reveals self insurance products blockchain prototype

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Allianz blockchain self insurance products prototype

The global insurer has unveiled a new type of prototype designed for up and coming forms of coverage. Allianz has unveiled a brand new type of blockchain prototype which has been designed for self insurance products. It was first announced yesterday and reflects a new form of insuring customers that many predict will be a defining way for the industry to move ahead. The prototype makes it possible for a company to create a self insurance or captive type of policy. Using this form of blockchain prototype, Allianz can equip…

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