Global insurance program solutions for global risk exposures – backed by our market leading network
Allianz Multinational
Effective management of global risks is our core business. Our Allianz Multinational team provides a fully customized service responding to the cross-border exposures of our clients, while also taking into account the regulatory and fiscal framework in which you operate.
At the forefront of our proposition we offer centrally coordinated global insurance programs which deliver locally admitted policies to match clients' own geographic footprint and their specific risk and exposure requirements – all in full compliance with relevant insurance regulations and local laws.
Every program client benefits from a dedicated team of specialist underwriters, program handlers, claims experts and risk engineers from across Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). All are there to build the optimal program structure, to anticipate issues before they arise and to coordinate seamless service delivery.
Meet our experts
Kevin Hegel
Regional Head of Client Services and Multinational Regional Unit London and Nordics
What makes us unique?
As a leading provider of global insurance solutions for corporate clients across a diversity of trade sectors, we currently manage over 2,800 programs worldwide.
Our network and global infrastructure is second-to-none – this means we can handle the complex challenges of local regulatory demands wherever you operate, offering international insurance coverage in over 200 countries and territories across a spectrum of business lines.
Our flexible approach recognizes that no one solution can fit every challenge. Our program options range from stand-alone local policy provision (with the potential of overarching Difference in Conditions [DIC] and Difference in Limits [DIL] protection centrally) through to a globally coordinated solution which combines a centrally issued “Master Policy” with admitted locally policies in all program countries – all backed by AGCS's strategic service partner network. For selected European territories, we can also utilize the "Freedom of Services" legislation for selected lines of business to simplify and streamline program processing.
Allianz Multinational at a glance
Manager of 2,800+ global programs for international insurance
Network to service clients in 200+
countries and territories
countries and territories
From bespoke to standardized solutions
Bundling compley risks into one flexible master policy
Global Insurance Program Promise
Meeting the insurance challenges of a global marketplace
At AGCS, the effective management of global insurance risk is at our core. In a truly global marketplace, customization and flexibility are still essential and we recognize the unique requirements of every client, having established a strong reputation through our own global footprint as a leading provider of global insurance solutions.
The challenge
- Delivering a consistent risk management response across a global risk portfolio
- Worldwide harmonization of coverage
- Central oversight with local coverage
- Local policies with competitive levels of coverage backed by a Master policy with DIC/DIL for seamless protection
- Avoiding delays in localized claim settlement
- Obtaining up-to-date management information and data
Allianz's response
Global Insurance Programs – Design Options
Allianz Multinational offers clients the breadth of our product range coupled with a commitment to deliver a solution that is right for you. The following represent a range of design options which can be deployed depending on client circumstances:
Client's needs
- Standalone local policies
- DIC/DIL above local policies
- Single European policy (FOS)
- Centrally controlled master program
Tailored solution
- Locally admitted policies issued by Allianz offices or our strategic service partners
- Handling requirements for taxes, levies and fees agreed locally
- No reinsurance "pooling" applicable
- The ability to provide admitted cover for 28 EU and 3 EEA countries
- Compliance with country specific tax and compulsory insurance rules
- Full adherence to local tax legislation, with central co-ordination of insurance premium tax (IPT) transfer
For clients operating wholly or partially through a captive, Allianz also offers a wide range of captive fronting services which can be tailored to specific requirements.
Best Practice Program Processing
Taking a global program from concept to reality may seem like a complex process. In practice, however, AGCS adopts a four-stage approach when creating tailored insurance programs for our clients. Each stage involves different actions and milestones which ensure you receive the best solution for your unique profile and requirements:
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1. Planning
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2. Design
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3. Deployment
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4. Monitoring
Here, we'll map your exposure by:
- collecting comprehensive information about your business
- assessing your specific requirements
- reviewing applicable program countries, including the legal and regulatory landscape
- establishing a multi-functional AGCS client team for your business
We'll then create the building blocks of your program, including:
- agreeing global program parameters
- defining claims and risk consulting service protocols
- addressing any legal policy requirements
- scheduling a risk survey program
- drafting a service level agreement (SLA)
- issuing a formal quote (including a premium allocation proposal)
- agreeing a binding order
After your program has been designed, we'll harness our central and local resources to roll it out effectively. This will involve:
- loading key data into Allianz's Global Program System
- agreeing local policy parameters in full alignment with your key contacts and those of your broker
- agreeing with you and your broker a clear process for policy delivery and premium collection
- processing facultative reinsurance for local policies pooled into the program (optional)
- issuing the master policy and related premium invoice
- issuing local policies and invoices
- triggering our risk consulting, fronting, and claims services according to the protocols agreed
After rolling out your program, we'll offer regular, “hands-on” follow up which (depending on your program) can include:
- progress and performance reports, measured against SLAs
- periodic key stakeholder meetings (including reviews of outstanding actions)
- ongoing monitoring of your risk survey and mitigation program
- implementation of mid-term adjustments where required
- measurement of claims services against agreed protocols
- a customer feedback process, using Net Promoter® Score (NPS) methodology
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