The spring of discontent: global food crisis and the potential for civil unrests

The invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has triggered a global food crisis with far-reaching consequences, according to the recently published report from Allianz Research. Without the millions of tons of agricultural produce flowing through Ukrainian ports, millions are at risk of food insecurity.

US-German Survey Reveals Next-Generation Optimism in Transatlantic Partnership, Spurred by Shared Priorities in a Changing World

A survey conducted in late May 2022 finds that majorities of the general populations in both countries consider the US-German partnership crucial for the world’s stability, and younger generations in both nations think that the best days of the partnership are ahead.

Allianz: Trend of above-average hurricane seasons expected to continue this year

In this year's Hurricane Outlook, experts from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and Allianz Re share their outlook based on forecasts from international institutes. The 2021 hurricane season was the third most active on record. There is no clear scientific consensus on whether man-made climate change is increasing hurricane frequency, but it is agreed storms will become wetter and more intense, causing more physical damage

Safety Shipping Review 2022

The Safety and Shipping Review from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is an annual review of trends and developments in shipping losses, risk challenges and safety.

Economic Outlook 2022: Strong but uneven growth

Will 2022 mark the beginning of an end of the pandemic era or are we set to repeat the same scenarios? In their newly published Economic Outlook 2022 report, Allianz Research takes a look at the global economic trends and identifies the main developments for 2022.

Allianz Risk Barometer 2022

Cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies globally in 2022, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The threat of ransomware attacks, data breaches or major IT outages worries companies even more than business and supply chain disruption, natural disasters or the Covid-19 pandemic, all of which have heavily affected firms in the past year. 

Allianz: Construction companies to see robust growth and “new age” risks post-Covid

The global construction market is set for a sustained period of strong growth post-Covid-19, driven by government spending on infrastructure and the transition to a net zero society. However, the switch to more sustainable buildings and infrastructure, the upscaling of clean energy facilities and the adoption of modern building methods will transform the risk landscape, with radical changes in design, materials and processes.

Allianz: Companies need to strengthen cyber controls to counter ransomware pandemic

This AGCS report highlights cyber risk trends driving the surge in ransomware incidents, such as double and triple extortion and supply chain attacks. Business interruption and recovery are the main causes of financial loss for companies. Many attacks could be prevented if companies strengthen their cyber security and controls – often with simple measures. 

Covid baby bust: The silver lining

“There’ll be babies,” they said, “Nurseries everywhere full of new babies, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.” The much-touted Covid baby boom failed to materialize, but that could spell good news for women and families by helping narrow income and pension gaps.