Insurance company seeking almost £300,000 for protests at UK offices, during which red paint was daubed on buildings
One of the world’s largest insurance companies is suing six people alleged to have taken part in Palestine Action protests against the company.
Allianz is seeking damages of almost £300,000 for protests at its UK offices in October 2024 and March 2025, in what is believed to be the first civil case brought against people accused of involvement in direct action with the protest group.
Palestine Action repeatedly targeted the German insurance company over its provision of insurance to the UK subsidiary of Israel’s largest arms manufacturer, Elbit Systems. During the two protests that form the basis of the civil case, red paint was daubed over Allianz’s UK headquarters in Guildford, Surrey and its City of London office.
Palestine Action claimed to have occupied the Guildford office during the 2024 protest, while activists scaled the building with a flag reading “Drop Elbit” in last year’s action. Allianz ended its contract with Elbit Systems UK last year.
