Jun 26, 2024 | Brand & Partnerships, Media release

Allianz S.p.A. and the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation have announced today the sponsorship agreement that will see them together until 2028. The insurance group will be the "T-Shirt Sponsor" of the Italian national canoe and kayak teams - senior and youth - who will be able to display the Allianz brand on their jerseys and blue canoes.

Jun 26, 2024 | People & Culture, Article

It all started with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Like many others, our colleagues Nadja and Robin Kroha were deeply moved by what was happening. Determined to support the Ukrainian people, they made their way to Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, to prepare food parcels for the soldiers on the front line. Watch the video to learn more about their inspiring story and their experiences.

Jun 26, 2024 | Brand & Partnerships, Olympics & Paralympics, Article

Major sporting events such as Euro 2024 and the Olympics excite and unite billions of people around the world, but for event organizers, delivering such spectacles is not without its challenges, whether this is the potential for disruption caused by extreme weather or a cyber incident. Years of experiences, learnings, and risk management planning ensures the shows go on, as does the support of insurance, which has an integral role to play in helping enable such amazing events to take place.

Jun 26, 2024 | Brand & Partnerships, Olympics & Paralympics, Media release

The documentary, sponsored by Allianz, presents a first-person account of the athletes' struggle to become Olympians and Paralympians. • The presentation was attended by Victoria Cabezas, Secretary General of the Spanish Olympic Committee and Veit Stutz, CEO of Allianz.

Jun 24, 2024 | Brand & Partnerships, Olympics & Paralympics, Interview

Athlete Gesa Krause is a two-time European champion, has twice won bronze at the World Championships and holds the national record in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Most recently, she won the silver medal at the European Athletics Championships in Rome at the beginning of June, just one year after the birth of her first daughter. Now the 31-year-old is about to take part in her fourth Olympic Games. In this interview, she talks about her training for Paris 2024, how she manages to juggle professional sport and her family life and explains why Allianz has believed in her from the very beginning and is a very special sponsoring partner for her.

Jun 21, 2024 | Climate Change, Natural Disasters, Risk Insights, Reports & studies, Commercial Insurance

Forest fires, bushfires, or wildfires – the terminology changes, but the damage they wreak is the same, including loss of life, damage to property, air pollution, and the destruction of habitats. Allianz Commercial experts discuss the complex issues surrounding this natural catastrophe.

Jun 18, 2024 | Insurance solutions, Interview, Assistance Solutions

When Rainer set off on his motorbike in June 2023, it was just like any other day. But his life was about to change forever. Watch the incredible story of Rainer’s road to recovery, and learn more about the inspiring work of RehaCare in our short interview with Managing Director Sara Patti.

Jun 12, 2024 | Brand & Partnerships, FC Bayern Munich, Media release

Allianz announces a global brand ambassador partnership with professional footballer Harry Kane, who plays for FC Bayern Munich football club and captains the England national team. • Harry Kane and Allianz will work on joint marketing activations with the goal to inspire the next generation.

Jun 06, 2024 | Media release, Natural Disasters

As the leading building and motor insurer in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, Allianz is working hard to support affected customers competently, quickly and unbureaucratically • Claim adjustment task force: 600 loss assessors and service providers working on site, 6700 drying devices on their way to flood areas • More frequent weather extremes due to climate change: Allianz emphasizes interplay of prevention, insurance solutions and government support for extreme disasters

Jun 06, 2024 | Natural Disasters, Interview

Due to the heavy rainfall last weekend, several regions in southern Germany have been severely impacted by flooding. Allianz has taken various measures to quickly provide the best possible assistance. Lucie Bakker, Head of Claims at Allianz Versicherungs-AG, gave an initial assessment of the situation.