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News about Allianz, one of the largest global insurance and reinsurance groups.
Also news about Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the Allianz specialist unit that underwrites commercial insurance exposures and alternative risk transfer.
Carefully optimistic Allianz prepares for economic uncertainty with strategic de-risking
20th January 2026
In the face of intensifying geopolitical developments and their economic implications, Allianz Group CEO Oliver Bäte said the firm has been “carefully and thoughtfully” optimising its diversification, an approach that, he added, has long been central to its business model. "One of the things in our business model, even though we ... Read the full article
Allianz invests in Wrisk as part of Series B funding to accelerate embedded automotive insurance growth
19th January 2026
Wrisk Limited, a digital insurance platform focused on embedded insurance for the automotive industry, has confirmed a strategic investment from Allianz Holdings plc. The investment forms part of Wrisk’s recently announced Series B funding round, led by Alma Mundi Ventures alongside Opera Tech Ventures. With this investment, Allianz joins a group of ... Read the full article
Allianz Re appoints Florian Steiner as Head of Capital and Legacy Solutions
14th January 2026
Allianz Reinsurance, part of global insurer Allianz, has appointed Florian Steiner as Head of Capital and Legacy Solutions. In his new role, Steiner will oversee capital management and legacy and run-off activities for Allianz Re across Property & Casualty and Life & Health reinsurance. He will report to the Chief Underwriting ... Read the full article
Cyber tops global business risks as AI surges: Allianz Risk Barometer 2026
14th January 2026
Allianz Risk, part of the Allianz Group and a provider of insurance solutions and risk consulting for commercial and corporate clients, has published the Allianz Risk Barometer 2026, outlining the most significant risks expected to affect businesses worldwide over the coming year. The findings show that cyber incidents continue to be ... Read the full article
Allianz partners with Anthropic to accelerate adoption of responsible AI
12th January 2026
Allianz SE, a holding company of the Allianz Group, has announced a global partnership with Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) research and development company, to accelerate responsible AI in insurance. The collaboration focuses on three key projects within Allianz Group designed to empower Allianz employees and accelerate operations, while setting new ... Read the full article
Allianz completes €2.1bn sale of stakes in two JVs to Bajaj Group
9th January 2026
Global insurer Allianz has completed the sale of a 23% stake in the two joint ventures, Bajaj General Insurance Company and Bajaj Life Insurance Company, to the Bajaj Promotor Group (Bajaj) for a gross consideration of approximately €2.1 billion, an updated price from ~€2.6 billion due to current exchange rates. This ... Read the full article
Allianz and Oaktree launch new reinsurance syndicate at Lloyd’s
8th December 2025
Global insurer Allianz has secured multi-year, AA-rated capacity via a partnership with Oaktree Capital Management L.P. which will see the investment manager establish a new reinsurance syndicate at the specialist Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance marketplace. Syndicate 1890 will commence underwriting from January 1st, 2026, and will participate as a multi-year partner ... Read the full article
Allianz Commercial to open Miami-based Latin America Hub in February 2026
25th November 2025
Allianz Commercial has announced plans to open a Miami-based Latin America Hub in February 2026, aiming to capitalise on the city’s role as a leading centre and talent market for the Latin American and Caribbean re/insurance sector. The new office will strengthen Allianz Commercial’s existing operations in key markets, including Brazil, ... Read the full article
Allianz reports highest 9M operating profit ever in 2025
14th November 2025
Amid sustained, broad-based momentum across its businesses, Allianz has reported an operating profit of €13.1 billion for the first nine months of 2025, its highest nine-month result on record and equivalent to 82% of the midpoint of its full-year outlook. The firm's total business volume rose 8.51% to €141.2 billion in ... Read the full article
Allianz joins The Spark with Sirma Boshnakova appointed to Advisory Board
6th November 2025
The Spark, the insurance industry’s first Global Prevention Lab, has announced that global insurer Allianz has joined as a member, with Sirma Boshnakova, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, appointed to The Spark’s Global Advisory Board. Launched at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous in September 2025, The Spark ... Read the full article
Allianz UK announces executive leadership changes
24th October 2025
Allianz UK has announced a number of executive leadership changes, including the appointment of Ulf Lange as Managing Director of Personal Lines, subject to regulatory approval. The executive, who has held the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2023, will take up the position on 1 December. Colm Holmes, Allianz UK ... Read the full article
Allianz UK appoints Mansoor Reehana as Head of AI
15th October 2025
Allianz UK, part of the financial services group Allianz SE, has appointed Mansoor Reehana to the newly created role of Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to lead the strategic growth of AI initiatives. In his new role, Reehana will drive strategy, architecture, and product delivery of AI projects within the central ... Read the full article
Glyn Hughes joins Allianz Personal Broker as MD
16th September 2025
Allianz UK has announced the appointment of Glyn Hughes as Managing Director of Allianz Personal Broker, effective February 2026. Subject to regulatory approval, Hughes will join the UK personal lines leadership team reporting to Serge Raffard, Managing Director of Allianz’s personal lines business. He will be joining the company from Ageas, where ... Read the full article
Allianz UK introduces generative AI tool BRIAN
15th September 2025
Allianz UK, part of the financial services group Allianz SE, has introduced a generative AI tool, BRIAN, to help underwriters respond to customer enquiries, enhancing speed and confidence in decision-making processes. Allianz UK says its new tool will help underwriting teams overcome the time-consuming challenge of navigating lengthy guidance documents by ... Read the full article
Allianz X makes equity investment in Coterie Insurance
12th September 2025
Allianz X, the investment arm of Allianz Group, has made an equity investment in Coterie Insurance, a managing general agent (MGA) that provides property and casualty (P&C) insurance products for small and mid-sized businesses in the United States. Coterie uses technology to simplify the insurance process for both policyholders and distribution ... Read the full article
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