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UK insurer warning on EV battery fires after multi-million pound payout

Allianz UK is urging dealerships to be aware of the risks associated with EV battery fires following incidents that resulted in over £6.5m worth of claims.

safety and risk management 12 Feb

Car driving along a stretch of road covered in potholes

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One-in-five cars written off after suffering pothole damage

The insurer has paid out more than £4.6 million for 1,266 pothole claims since the start of last year

SMR 11 Nov

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One-in-two drivers switch off driver assistance systems

The research also showed that two-in-five van and truck drivers experience a dangerous conflict with unprotected road users at least once a week.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems 17 Oct

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at Fleetcor, Allianz and Leasing Gorilla

Fleetcor appoints Tom Rowlands as its new MD of global electric vehicle (EV) solutions and Leasing Gorilla appoints Charlie Beresford to head up its sales team.

appointments 21 Jun

John Howe, managing director UK & Ireland at Michelin Tyre

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at Michelin, Oxbotica, Allianz, EO Charging and BigChange

Michelin has appointed John Howe as new managing director for the UK & Ireland and Oxbotica announces Gavin Jackson as its new chief executive officer.

appointments 13 Dec

Ryan Johnson, managing director for Enterprise UK & Ireland

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at Enterprise, Tracker, Allianz Insurance and APCOA

The latest job appointments from the fleet industry, including the naming of Ryan Johnson by Enterprise Holdings to be the new MD of UK and Ireland.

appointments 22 Nov

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Allianz strikes fleet deal with Fleet Logistics UK

Allianz Insurance has outsourced the management of its company car fleet to Fleet Logistics UK to help develop its carbon reduction programme.

12 Feb

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at Bathgate, Epyx, Allianz Holdings and Net Zero Board

Bathgate Business Finance has appointed Rachel Berry as its new business development manager.

27 Aug

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at JLR, Allianz, Quotevine and Waze

Thierry Bolloré appointment as the new chief executive officer of JLR among some of the industry's job moves in the past few days.

3 Aug

Toyota regional fleet sales manager, with Bettina Gross, head of procurement at Allianz Insurance

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Allianz Insurance strikes Toyota and Lexus fleet deal

Allianz Insurance is transitioning its fleet away from diesel to hybrid power, after securing a fleet deal with Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services.

7 Apr

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Allianz Partners runs free EV, hybrid and PHEV training for independent recovery operators

Allianz’s collaboration with IVR (Institute of Vehicle Recovery) to deliver free EV and hybrid training marks an “industry first” and creates skills benchmark.

9 Apr

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Allianz calls for new law to protect roadside recovery technicians

Allianz Worldwide Partners UK is urging the motor industry to sign a petition to introduce new rules to increase safety for roadside recovery technicians.

1 Dec

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Allianz launches new SME-focused insurance product

Complete Mini Fleet is provides insurance cover for companies operating small fleets of between three and eight vehicles, or up to 15 vehicles at renewal.

22 Nov

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Allianz Worldwide Partners to launch UK telematics service

Allianz Worldwide Partners is launching a portfolio of telematics-based services in the UK including crash alerts and vehicle unlocking.

10 Nov

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Allianz and Lightfoot to continue driver of the week reward programme

Allianz and Lightfoot have renewed their partnership to continue the reward programme, ‘Lightfoot Fleet Driver of the Week’.

20 Oct

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Lightfoot partners with Allianz Insurance to reward fleet drivers

Lightfoot is partnering with Allianz Insurance to launch a new programme to encourage and reward better driving among UK fleets.

1 Feb

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Allianz Global Assistance UK appoints new business development manager

Allianz Global Assistance UK has appointed Andrew Tolman to the position of business development manager for corporate sales.

6 Sept

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Allianz and Lightfoot enter partnership

Allianz Commercial has partnered with Lightfoot to provide the risk management tool to its commercial motor insurance customers.

28 Oct

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Allianz Global Assistance UK launches dedicated recovery vehicles

Allianz Global Assistance UK is investing in partnerships with a number of network operators around the country to build a fleet of dedicated recovery vehicles.

26 May

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