[1] The commercial broker packages insurance products to sectors including retailers, pubs, restaurants, hotels and property owners.
[3] The firm was originally founded by insurance entrepreneur, Barrie Wells alongside his business partner, Philippa Rothwell in 2001.
[5] Shortly after the acquisition, Premierline announced it would be quadrupling its marketing spend to £8m ahead of "aggressive" expansion plans in the UK.
[9] Following this acquisition, the company transacted new business under the brand of Premier BusinessCare as well as servicing its original customers under the retained trading name of Premierline.
[10] As part of the Allianz Group, Premierline organises and participates in a range of fundraising activities on behalf of their chosen charity partner.