When fate strikes: RehaCare and the road to recovery

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.

Floods: Interview with Lucie Bakker

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.

"It is important to collaborate with our customers on flood protection"

Sibylle Steimen, Managing Director Advisory & Services at Allianz Re, leads a team of over 40 scientists in the field of catastrophe management. She holds a doctorate in seismology from the Swiss Seismological Institute. We spoke to her about the recent floods in southern Germany.

Baltimore bridge collapse and shipping safety

The tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US after it was hit by a container ship, the Dali, has made headlines around the world. In this Q&A, Allianz Commercial Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting, Captain Rahul Khanna, who sailed on oil tankers and bulk carriers for 14 years, explains that while such incidents are thankfully rare, the fact that ships are getting bigger can make a number of different events more complicated when they do occur. (Photo source: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/baltimore/news/fbi-baltimore-statement-on-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse)

Navigating AI with integrity - Allianz’s Chief Privacy Officer Philipp Räther on the new EU AI Act

After long deliberation, the European Union agreed on an Act on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in December 2023. Its purpose is to make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while maintaining ethical standards. The Act introduces a risk-based regulatory framework that affects industries like insurance more so than others because AI plays an important role in risk assessment and pricing.

Future-ready: Trust, prevention, and digitalization key to meeting customers’ evolving needs

Embracing the future with trust, prevention, and digitalization. Customers want an ongoing relationship based on trust and personal advice. At Allianz, we're leading the way with innovative programs like Secure Home for the elderly and tools like the Pension Compass that help secure your future.

Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance insights

Ongoing inflation, refinancing and insolvency pressures, geopolitical issues, and electoral uncertainty are just some of the headwinds D&Os need to be prepared for in 2024, according to Allianz Commercial financial lines and D&O experts.

2023 Atlantic hurricane season: the year in review

The 2023 North Atlantic hurricane season was initially expected to be subdued, due to the potentially dampening effects of El Niño. But as the season unfolded, it proved to be an active period of tropical cyclone formation and exceeded averages for storm numbers and intensities. Here, the Allianz Commercial natural catastrophe risk analysis team looks back on the season’s notable events and some of the estimated insurance industry losses incurred.

Allianz Direct partners with ING

Allianz Direct, the Allianz Group's pan-European online insurer, is entering into a partnership with ING in the Netherlands. This partnership offers companies and entrepreneurs, from sole traders to small- and medium enterprises, access to a wide range of Allianz Direct business insurance products.