The Power of Unity

Navigating polarization

Empowering unity is more important now than ever. Engage with experts and thought leaders to deepen your understanding of polarization and discover how unity can help us overcome the challenges we face around the world today.
Photograph of Dr. Hans-Jörg Naumer is Head of Global Capital Markets & Thematic Research at Allianz Global Investors
Dr. Hans-Jörg Naumer, Director of Global Capital Markets & Thematic Research at Allianz Global Investors, argues that populism thrives on an "us against them" mentality, exacerbating economic disparities rather than resolving them. To break this cycle, strengthening individual wealth creation, financial and economic education is key. Prosperity must also mean "prosperity for all”.
Photograph of Prof. Dr. Volker Busch, a doctor, scientist at the University of Regensburg and author and speaker for more than 20 years.
In an exclusive interview for Allianz, neurologist, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Prof. Dr. Volker Busch shows how we can engage with each other again despite differing points of view, why we should not avoid all risks and what we can learn from the comic character Snoopy.
Prof. Dr. Volker Busch, a doctor, scientist at the University of Regensburg and author and speaker for more than 20 years.
Prof. Dr. Volker Busch, a renowned physician, scientist, and author, advocates personal action and community engagement to restore trust, build resilience, and foster positive change in an environment of uncertainty.
Adrian Blattner, Political Polarization Researcher Stanford University
Adrian Blattner, a researcher at Stanford University, explores the landscape of political polarization in Germany, the U.S., and Brazil. His insights highlight the growing impact of affective polarization on our societies and underscore the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding to bridge divides.
Sirma Boshnakova, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE
Patricia Pelayo, Senior Economist at Allianz, delves into the complex dynamics of global polarization, emphasizing the power of unity and collaboration to address shared challenges like economic pressures and climate change.
Sirma Boshnakova, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE
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.
Ulrike Zeiler, Chief Human Resources Officer of Allianz Versicherungs-AG and Managing Director of Allianz ONE Business Solutions GmbH
Ulrike Zeiler, our Chief Human Resources Officer of Allianz Versicherungs-AG and Managing Director of Allianz ONE Business Solutions GmbH, emphasizes the importance of listening, talking, and seeking solutions to bridge differences and restore trust.
Gerd Modert, Corporate Historian of Allianz SE, History Educator
Written by Gerd Modert, Corporate Historian at Allianz SE, the piece reflects on Allianz's journey and its commitment to learning from the past, exploring moments in the company’s history. It illustrates how businesses influence unity through their decisions and values.
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Dawn Chow, Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, proposes different paths to embrace discomfort, leading to healthier conversations. She explores how we can tackle difficult conversations when emotions run high.
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Sigmar Gabriel, former Vice Chancellor of Germany and President of Atlantik-Brücke discusses people’s disorientation, politics’ alienation from the citizenry, and ways out of polarization.
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Andrew Parsons, the President of International Paralympic Committee (IPC), calls for collective action to challenge perceptions of disability and promote inclusivity.
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Chris Bail, Duke University professor and Polarization Lab founder, dives deep into how to reduce false polarization and reshape social media interactions based on his 2021 book ‘’Breaking the Social Media Prism.’’
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A heartfelt dialogue with Margot Friedländer (103), a Holocaust survivor from Germany, emphasizes the essence of humanity with a powerful message: ‘’Be human.’’ 
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FC Bayern Munich footballer and global Allianz brand ambassador Harry Kane talks about the Power of Unity and his aspirations for a more united world.
In 2024, societies are showing more signs of stability and social resilience, but the frequency and severity of civil unrest is increasing in several countries. Our proprietary Social Resilience Index (SRI) shows that an improving economic outlook, the absence of systemically disruptive events and lower inflation are contributing to a more resilient social backdrop globally.

November 13, 2025

Earnings release: 3Q and 9M 2025

November 13, 2025

For the first nine months of the year, Allianz has achieved an operating profit of 13.1 billion euros (9M24: 11.8 billion euros). Following the strong performance, the Board of Management now expects, for the full year 2025, to achieve an operating profit of at least 17 billion euros, the upper end of the operating profit target range (16 billion euros +/- 1bn) set at the beginning of the year. 

October 28, 2025

At the 13th Allianz Motor Day 2025, Allianz unveils safety gains from autonomous vehicles and calls for EU-wide actions to ensure road safety. 

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