Follow the journey of a new joiner who stumbles into the Allianz archives on her first day, only to be whisked through our rich history by company historian Gerd Modert!
135 years of Allianz: Wiser, stronger, and ready to soar
On February 5, 1890 – exactly 135 years ago to this day – Carl Thieme and Wilhelm Finck had Allianz entered into Berlin's Trade Registry to lay the foundation for a bold new company. Amid Germany’s industrial boom, cities were expanding, global trade was flourishing, and society was evolving rapidly. Security emerged as the need of the hour. And so Allianz was born, a company that would meet the demands of the times.
Fast forward 135 years: Our company has grown to be one of the largest financial service providers in the world. With a rich history spanning over a century, and a reputation as a trusted industry leader, Allianz stands as a testament to resilience, innovation, and purpose. Staying the course was never an option. Through pivotal moments in history, Allianz has persevered, reflecting, rebuilding, and evolving, time and time again. This takes courage. This takes commitment. It means holding on to the values that define us while boldly embracing change. And it’s this mindset that still drives us at Allianz today.
Into the archives: A video journey through time
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About Allianz
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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