The world’s major industrial powers are lagging behind in the race against climate change. This is the finding of the "G8 Climate Scorecards 2008" by Ecofys, an independent consultancy, and jointly commissioned by Allianz SE and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Allianz board member Joachim Faber explains how this could be changed despite rising energy prices and economic uncertainty.

Allianz CEO Michael Diekmann: "Only by acting sustainably can we ensure sustainable business success". Upon the opening of the new Allianz Foundation Forum in Berlin, the CEO describes a vision for responsible business conduct.

Last week Oliver Bäte, Chief Operating Officer of Allianz SE, spoke before the UN General Assembly about how a financial services company such as Allianz can help to fight climate change – and what governments can do to foster that help.

Allianz has been added to Ethisphere's annual "World's Most Ethical Companies" list.

At the Annual General Meeting of Allianz SE, CEO Michael Diekmann announced a strategic partnership with HSBC. In Europe, Allianz has also introduced a new type of annuity insurance. Diekmann commented on the dividend increase and new structures in Germany.

An interview with Professor Markku Wilenius about the challenges facing financial service providers and the responsibility of companies.

Allianz Taiwan Life, the Allianz Group's sixth largest life insurer, had a very successful year in 2007. The number one bancassurance player in Taiwan is set to grow further. Allianz.com News talked to Chris James, the company's CEO since January 2008, about the business and his outlook for 2008.

Jacques Richier to be Managing Director of AGF

Thomas C. Wilson will be appointed Dresdner Bank AG’s Chief Risk Officer with effect from June 1, 2008.

Women at Allianz in Italy have plenty of female executive role models in the company. Yet the statistics for Italian women in top management are sobering: Italy is second to last in the EU with women in high-level positions. Five women executives at Allianz SpA and Allianz SE talk about their careers.

Michael LaRocco was named president and chief executive officer of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.

The Allianz has appointed Kamesh Goyal as new regional CEO for the Middle East.

Allianz SE today announced the appointment of Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger as Global Head of Governmental Affairs.

Vicente Tardío, who remains Chairman and CEO of Allianz Seguros in Spain, has been appointed Allianz Group's Regional CEO for the Iberian Peninsula and South America.

Ulrich Hauschild will be responsible for Customer Focus and the innovation initiative, "ideas to success", at the Allianz Group.

Following the motto of the World Economic Forum, "The power of collaborative innovation", the Allianz Group has formed a unique partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Joachim Faber, member of the board of management of Allianz SE, explains the arrangement in an interview.

In line with Allianz's commitment to the Middle East as a major growth region, the name of Allianz's Lebanese insurance company has been changed to "Allianz SNA".

The acquisition of minority shares in AGF, the integration of business activities in Italy and new markets were among the most significant topics for Allianz in 2007. The year in review in keywords.

Antoine Issa (41) has been appointed CEO of Allianz Saudi Fransi and will be based in Riyadh with effect from November 21, 2007.

Allianz and Dresdner Bank have signed the "Diversity Charter". Like many of his colleagues, Allianz SE board member Clement Booth was not born in Germany. He talks about why diversity is of value for companies.