Allianz creates new in-house Financial Lines claims team to benefit mid-corp and SME brokers and customers

Allianz creates new in-house Financial Lines claims team to benefit mid-corp and SME brokers and customers

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A new dedicated in-house Financial Lines claims team covering mid-corp and SME businesses, has been created to ensure that brokers and customers are seamlessly supported with Allianz Directors & Officers and Professional Indemnity propositions. This is in addition to Allianz’s existing expertise in handling Financial Lines claims for large-corp and specialty segments.

Based in Allianz’s Milton Keynes branch, the new financial lines claims team work hand in hand with underwriting teams to ensure that there is an in-depth understanding of all angles of the customer’s business, enabling them to progress claims swiftly.

For more complex matters that require legal support Allianz’s specialist solicitors, Clyde & Co, who have global knowledge and experience, are on hand to guide mid-corp and SME brokers and customers through each step of their claim where needed.

Legal support is enhanced by a complimentary collateral warranty review for Professional Indemnity customers within the construction, design or build sectors.

Mark Merrix, head of casualty claims, Allianz Commercial, said: “Developing our mid-corp and SME Financial Lines claims team ensures that we can deliver the best possible service to both our brokers and customers, ensuring that they are supported every step of the way – from their product requirements through to claims processing and legal advice if needed.”

The dedicated Financial Lines team focus solely on Allianz’s Directors & Officers and Professional Indemnity propositions, increasing Allianz’s presence in the market by working closely with branch distribution teams and local brokers to enable slick and simple trading.

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