Insight and expertise

Covering a range of topics from emerging trends to sustainability and more, our insight articles will bring you key developments and our industry expertise. 

Oct 20, 2020

No lockdown on insurance fraud

Despite a general UK-wide slowdown in activity during the Covid-19 lockdown, fraudsters have remained active and even exploited the pandemic for their own gain. Challenging economic circumstances have created fresh opportunities for criminals looking to commit fraud through a variety of methods, some of which are examined in this article.
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Oct 12, 2020

A BIBA brokers' guide to the insurance fraud landscape

Insurance fraud is a much-discussed topic and an ever-evolving crime. This guide looks at the opportunist nature of fraud during the Coronavirus pandemic and at trends in both criminal activity and fraud prevention.
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Oct 05, 2020

Internet of Things Explained

Our Allianz expert James Tucker, Transformational Propositions Manager and Shanna Serrano, Transformational Propositions Consultant will explore what the Internet of Things is and how it can be utilised by businesses.
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Oct 05, 2020

How to stop silica becoming the new asbestos

The dangers of asbestos have long been known, although its use was not entirely banned in the UK until 1999. It became apparent over time that asbestos was extremely harmful to humans and that even now, there are over 5,000 asbestos-related disease deaths per year in the UK, of which around half are from the cancer mesothelioma.
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Sep 23, 2020

The new noise-induced hearing loss?

Nearly two million workers in the UK are at risk of developing hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a debilitating, permanent condition caused by working with hand-held power tools. While it might not attract the same attention as other occupational diseases, it has the potential to be the next big area for insurance claims.
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Aug 28, 2020

5G Explained

Our Allianz expert James Tucker, Transformational Propositions Manager looks at 5G and the difference to 4G, as well as what it will mean for smart devices and the industry applications.
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Aug 24, 2020

E-scooters - a balancing act

With the government fast-tracking trials of rental e-scooter schemes, it’s an exciting time for mobility. But, while there are plenty of positives associated with this form of transport, e-scooters also bring a new set of risks.
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Aug 07, 2020

Cyber and the legal landscape

Cyber attacks are increasing in both complexity and frequency, with almost half of businesses (46%) suffering a cyber security breach or attack over the last twelve months. How can regulation help prevent these attacks?
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Jul 31, 2020

5G and connected cars

5G will fundamentally change the world we live in. Boasting record speeds, increased capacity and improved network efficiency, 5G is the new generation of wireless technology. But how does 5G impact connected cars?
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