Allianz

Allianz has launched a medical escort service for its international private medical insurance (IPMI) plans.

Axa, Allianz and Aviva groups are among 15 insurers that Standard & Poors (S&P) have warned face a downgrade in their credit rating.

Managed by Helen Lam, the Luxembourg-based fund offers investors a direct, cost-effective and low risk way to benefit from the strenghening of the Chinese Renminbi (RMB) versus the US dollar.

IS THE UK A SAFE HAVEN?

As the budget deficit crisis talks in the US remain in deadlock, a number of US financial institutions including BlackRock, Legg Mason and Allianz Global have written an open letter to Barack Obama and Members of Congress urging them to reduce the deficit...

Aviva's leap up the blue-chip index has ignited further market speculation that at least two insurers could be mulling over a possible approach worth 575p a share valuing the insurer at £14.8bn.

The evolution of health insurance is likely to continue, characterised by an increasingly international scope and scientific considerations. Ron Buchan gives his insights

Global insurance company share prices tumbled last night as concerns mounted about the cost of rebuilding Japan following Friday's earthquake and the resulting tsunami.

Allianz Global Investors' Nick Smith and OBSR's Jack Aldhous provide the answers on BRIC funds.

Simon Gergel, UK equity income specialist at RCM, explains the basics of a derivative