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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.
Momentum to moderate for leading European insurers amid economic uncertainty: Moody’s
2nd April 2026
Despite strong 2025 results from Europe’s four largest primary insurers, Allianz, AXA, Generali and Zurich, Moody’s Ratings has warned that their momentum may slow as key growth drivers fade and geopolitical and economic risks begin to weigh on earnings. The peer group reported combined net profits of €32 billion for 2025, ... Read the full article
Combining AI-driven and traditional measures critical to mitigating SCS risks: Allianz
1st April 2026
The frequency and intensity of severe convective storm (SCS) events have increased significantly leading to insured losses in billions of US dollars globally, but these risks can be mitigated with a combination of traditional resilience measures and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, a recent Allianz report highlights. Last year alone, these unpredictable ... Read the full article
Allianz Jio Re commences operations in India
26th March 2026
Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited (Allianz Jio Re), the joint venture of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and Allianz Group (Allianz), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Allianz Europe B.V., has commenced its operations, including underwriting reinsurance in India, effective immediately. Allianz Jio Re, led by Sonia Rawal as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), combines ... Read the full article
Allianz SE announces Board of Management changes ahead of 2027 transition
16th March 2026
Allianz SE, the German multinational financial services and insurance group headquartered in Munich, has announced a series of leadership and portfolio changes within its Board of Management as part of long-term succession planning and organisational development. The changes follow the planned retirement of Klaus-Peter Röhler, who will step down from the ... Read the full article
Businesses brace for plausible ‘Black Swan’ shocks amid geopolitical and digital strains: Allianz
4th March 2026
Allianz Commercial, the corporate insurance division of Allianz Group, has released new findings indicating that companies worldwide are increasingly factoring extreme but plausible “Black Swan” events into their strategic planning. In its latest analysis, Allianz Commercial describes Black Swans as rare and unforeseen incidents that cause significant economic disruption and long-term ... Read the full article
Allianz’s Q4’25 operating profit rises 3%, FY’25 hits ‘record’ €17.4bn
26th February 2026
Global insurer Allianz has reported that its total business volume increased by 6.5% year-on-year to €45.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, as operating profit across the Group rose 3% to €4.3 billion, with contributions from all segments. Group-wide, shareholders’ core net income increased by 12% year-on-year, reaching €2.7 billion ... Read the full article
Guy Money appointed MD of Allianz Commercial Iberia
23rd February 2026
Market veteran Guy Money has been appointed Regional Managing Director for Iberia for Allianz Commercial and a member of the Board of Allianz Seguros (Spain). He will be taking over his new role on March 1st, 2026, subject to regulatory approval, and will be based in Madrid. Money will have dual reporting ... Read the full article
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
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