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Dec 17, 2024

Allianz UK strengthens digital trading team

Allianz UK has made significant investment in its commercial digital trading team, with new appointments and promotions as well as an enhanced focus on seamless digital journeys.
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Nov 27, 2024

Average cost of battery fire claims hits £50,000

Data released today by leading insurer Allianz reveals the high cost of fire-related claims involving lithium batteries. The average cost of these claims is £50,000, with fires caused by leaking and damaged batteries and overcharged e-vehicles combusting at home.
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Nov 25, 2024

New Managing Director for Allianz UK Specialty business

Allianz UK has today announced that Isabella Von Mesterhazy has been appointed Managing Director for its Specialty business, effective 1 December 2024, subject to regulatory approval. This appointment follows the decision by incumbent MD for Specialty Kieran O’Keeffe to retire at the end of the year.
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Insight | 03 December 2024

Every company should have business interruption insurance in place, so that it has financial protection if operations are disrupted by a catastrophic event such as fire, flood, or equipment failure.
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Insight | 22 November 2024

Battery Storage plays an important role in renewable energy by helping to respond to electricity demands. BESS help to stabilise the grid by storing excess energy generated from renewable sources during periods of low demand...
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Insight | 17 October 2024

Lithium-ion batteries are the main type of rechargeable battery used and stored in commercial premises and residential buildings. The risks associated with these batteries can lead to a fire and/or an explosion with little or no warning.
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