Allianz employ a staff of over 150 people. Working in partnership with a network of over 100 Insurance Intermediaries the company has established itself as a market leader in many areas of Commercial and Personal Lines insurance. Notably, we provide expertise in the areas of Marine and Guarantee which are particularly relevant to the commercial and industrial requirements of Northern Ireland.www.allianz-ni.co.uk21 Linenhall St, BT2 8AB

Canada Life Group Insurance is committed to building strong relationships with its customers by providing market-leading products and exemplary service and support. Canada Life Limited has been providing group products for intermediaries and their corporate clients for over 35 years, and is now one of the UK's largest providers of group risk insurance, covering over two million people through its Group Insurance division.www.canadalife.co.ukDonegall Square East, BT1 5HB

Aviva is the world's fifth-largest insurance group and the largest insurance services provider in the UK. We are the leading provider of life and pension products in Europe and are actively growing our long-term savings businesses in Asian markets, Australia and the USA. Our main activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance. We have premium income and investment sales of ??41.5 billion and ??364 billion of assets under management. We have 59,000 employees serving over 40 million customers.www.norwich-union.co.uk5 Donegall Square South, BT1 5AN

Established since 1999, Construction Register Limited (CRL) provides a range of insurance solutions to the construction industry in Northern Ireland, including Structural and Latent Defect Policies. CRL aim to provide the highest level of customer service; our success has been a result of listening to the needs of professionals within the industry and consequently implementing innovative insurance solutions.www.c-r-l.com7 University Rd, BT7 1NA

We provide a comprehensive, round the clock, service to the insurance market. Our roots are in loss adjusting and today we apply that expertise to a number of different areas; it's about delivering the insurance promise in a crisis. We are one of the largest claims management and loss adjusting businesses in the UK. Our client base ranges across the insurance industry and we have the expertise and capability to service differing needs through bespoke programmes supported by dedicated management.www.cunninghamlindsey.com75 Malone Rd, BT9 6SH

Higgins Insurance and Investments have been in existence for over forty years and are one of Northern Ireland's top independent insurance and investment consultancies, with offices both in Belfast and Bangkok. The company offers exclusive, tailored services to an extensive range of clients. We provide our customers with innovative solutions that supply them with maximum levels of protection at the best price, therefore giving our customers confidence and reassurance in an uncertain market.www.laingmarkeylyness.co.uk17 Stranmillis Rd, BT9 5AF

We are a dedicated team of claims handling, negotiation and investigation experts, with over 25 years of experience. Our range of services has grown and continues to grow in response to market demand. As outsourcing becomes a steadily growing feature of the modern insurance market, we endeavour to provide tailor made solutions to meet our clients' needs. Our main clients include insurance companies, insurance brokers and corporations who are self-insured.www.nichs.com3 Mount Oriel, BT8 7HR

Established in 1945 by Mr T. Oscar Rollins, we are leading insurance brokers in Northern Ireland, operating from offices in Belfast and Holywood to provide innovative insurance solutions for businesses and private individuals. We have an unrivalled reputation and experience in arranging insurance for Social Clubs, Golf Clubs and other sports clubs and associations.www.rollinsinsurance.co.ukOrr House/27-29 Linenhall St, BT2 8AR

Ringing around to find a competitive insurance quote - whether it's for a vehicle, your home, your business or a holiday - can often be time-consuming and frustrating. At Open + Direct, we take the hassle out of finding the right insurance deal - with no complicated forms to complete and cover provided over the phone. Also, our computer systems hold information on literally hundreds of insurance packages and deals from some of the UK's top insurers which means that when you call us for a quote we can source the most competitive deal for you within minutes.www.openanddirectinsurance.co.uk56 High St, BT1 2BE

Established in 1993 Trade Credit Brokers Ltd, with offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Cardiff is Irelands largest independent credit insurance specialist broker. A member of IFG Group Plc, a company listed on the London and Dublin Stock Exchanges, Trade Credit Brokers Ltd. specialises in Domestic and Export Credit Risk management, providing credit insurance expertise across the market.www.tcbrokers.com9-11 Corporation Sq, BT1 3AJ

What makes us different is our entrepreneurial approach and commitment to the delivery of customized solutions. We concentrate on what we do best - broking, risk management and consulting. We provide clients with excellent local service, while enabling them to access our extensive network of global resources. We constantly strive to improve our offerings - from state-of-the-art product solutions to excellent claims processing.www.willis.com78-86 Dublin Rd, BT2 7BY

Coyle Hamilton Willis is Ireland's leading insurance and re-insurance broker, pensions, actuarial and risk management consultancy Our expertise in many industries allows us to create customised solutions unique to a client's business. Our broad range of products and solutions combined with global skills enables us to provide unrivalled services to our clients.www.coylehamilton.comDownshire Pl, BT2 7JQ

With many years experience in all areas of insurance, we are a leading Independent Insurance Broker with a network of offices throughout Northern Ireland. We are large enough to be supported by the major insurers operating within the UK; however are still small enough to be able to maintain a high level of personal service to all our customers, and our team has a wealth of experience in the Commercial and Personal Insurance market.www.dicksonandco.co.uk1 Boucher Cr, BT12 6HU

As a complex, innovative and global insurer in 2007 Allianz Group established Allianz Direct Center of Competence - a body responsible for supporting already existing direct entities, securing implementation of a consistent Allianz Direct strategy across operating entities and upon request building and running Direct operations for direct entities. The Head of the Center became Mr. Alessandro Santoliquido.www.allianzdirect.comAllianz House/21 Linenhall St, BT2 8AB

AXA Insurance is Ireland's leading Motor Insurance Company. We have achieved this position by offering people quality protection backed by superior service where and when you need it. Our nation-wide network of 38 branches gives our customers local access to their nearest branch. We are an integral part of the community and our local knowledge allows us to provide products that best suit our customers needs.www.axa.ieWindsor House/9-15 Bedford St, BT2 7FT

Over the last few years, the insurance market has been hardening and things have changed dramatically with the advent of the current 'claims culture' and other large disasters. Market rates for most industries have increased and sometimes the fact that an insurer is prepared to provide cover at all is a bonus. The pursuit of higher profits and economies of scale by some of the major insurance brokers and insurance companies in Northern Ireland has resulted in a spate of mergers and market consolidation.www.dtminsurance.co.uk33a Massey Av, BT4 2JT