A Cause Close to My Heart

Sirma Boshnakova, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, Insurance Western & Southern Europe, Allianz Direct and Allianz Partners, shares her personal message about the Power of Unity. 

From a young age, my parents taught me the value of diversity and of embracing the different perspectives which people from varying cultures, opinions and backgrounds bring to the table. Unity has been a guiding force, helping bridge divides and enable diverse teams to achieve remarkable things. In our polarized world, its importance is greater than ever.

This is why I'm honored to be part of Allianz's Power of Unity campaign. It's more than a campaign - it's a call to action. So start with those around you—friends, family, community—and inspire optimism for the future. Be strong and embody the unity we need.

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Last updated: March 31, 2026

The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers, active in almost 70 countries and serving around 97 million private and corporate customers*. Our customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, including property, life and health insurance, as well as assistance services, credit and global business insurance. Recognized for the seventh consecutive year as the number one global insurance brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2025 ranking, Allianz’s success is built on technology-enabled customer centricity – providing peace of mind, protection, and prevention for our customers and strengthening the resilience of individuals, communities, and societies. We are one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 770 billion euros on behalf of our insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 2.0 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of environmental and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, Allianz received an MSCI ESG Rating of AAA (as of March 2026). In 2025, our 156,000 dedicated employees achieved a total business volume of 186.9 billion euros and an operating profit of 17.4 billion euros for our shareholders.

* As of December 31, 2025. Customer count reflects Allianz customers in consolidated entities that are part of the customer reporting scope only

 

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Aug 05, 2026 | Mergers & Acquisitions, Media release, Asset Management

Allianz Global Investors accelerates growth path in Asia Pacific with acquisition of UOB Asset Management

Agreement includes strategic distribution partnership with UOB to broaden suite of investment products and wealth solutions for their clients • Combined investment business will be well placed to deliver a market-leading client experience for investors across South-East Asia • Deal significantly deepens AllianzGI’s presence in Singapore, a long-standing and strategically important market for the firm • Provides established, on-the-ground, licensed presence in high growth markets in the region, including Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam • UOBAM’s complementary, strong South-East Asian investment expertise will enrich AllianzGI’s investment platform, creating new product opportunities for clients globally

Jul 31, 2026 | Article, Mobility

Autonomous mobility in the US, China, and Europe: a regional comparison

The article explores autonomous mobility's regional strategies and challenges in the US, China and Europe. Learn how safety and trust shape the future.

Jul 30, 2026 | Mergers & Acquisitions, Media release

Allianz to terminate PIMCO M Unit Plan and purchase M Units

Allianz today announced that it has exercised its right to terminate the legacy PIMCO employee equity plan (M Unit Plan) and will purchase outstanding PIMCO M Units for cash.

Jul 24, 2026 | Media release, Corporate Management

Allianz SE announces Board of Management changes

The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE and Günther Thallinger have mutually agreed that Mr. Thallinger’s term as member of the Board of Management will conclude on December 31, 2026.

Jul 24, 2026 | Mergers & Acquisitions, Media release, Life & Health

Allianz to acquire HSBC Life Singapore and enter a new long-term distribution partnership with HSBC Singapore

Allianz to acquire HSBC Life Singapore, a composite insurer with a strong presence in the local life and health insurance market • Allianz and HSBC Singapore will enter into an exclusive 15-year distribution agreement that extends a successful existing partnership with HSBC across Asia Pacific • Customers in Singapore will benefit from broadened access to best-in-class protection, health, retirement and wealth solutions from Allianz’s global product offerings

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