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Mar 06, 2024

The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE has extended the mandates of Allianz SE Board of Management Members Sirma Boshnakova, 52, responsible for the Group’s insurance businesses in Western & Southern Europe, Allianz Direct and Allianz Partners, and Günther Thallinger, 52, responsible for Investment Management and Sustainability, through December 2029, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Mar 01, 2024

Allianz S.p.A. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. from Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. for a consideration of 280 million euros. The acquisition was initially reported on October 12, 2023.

Feb 23, 2024

Higher payout ratio, increased dividend per share plus new share buy-back announced.
Company
Allianz SE extends contracts of Board Members Sirma Boshnakova and Günther Thallinger

The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE has extended the mandates of Allianz SE Board of Management Members Sirma Boshnakova, 52, responsible for the Group’s insurance businesses in Western & Southern Europe, Allianz Direct and Allianz Partners, and Günther Thallinger, 52, responsible for Investment Management and Sustainability, through December 2029, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Allianz leads the way for insurance and asset management in this year’s Brand Finance Global 500 ranking

Allianz holds, once again, the position as the leading global insurance and asset management brand in this year’s Brand Finance Global 500 – a ranking of the world’s 500 most valuable and strongest brands. This time, Allianz came in as the 28th most valuable brand in the world with a brand value growth of 15% on the insurance side. Visit the Brand Finance Global 500 2024 ranking for further information.

Allianz plans new appointments to the Supervisory Board

Proposals by the Supervisory Board: Jörg Schneider to succeed Herbert Hainer, Stephanie Bruce to replace Christine Bosse. • Annual General Meeting in May 2024 will vote on the new composition of the Supervisory Board.

Studies
Sustainability will be treated like finance and we need all our employees to work on it

Publishing a sustainability report is business as usual. What makes it special this year and how does it relate to the Free Share offer and sustainability training for Allianz employees globally? We spoke with Renate Wagner, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE responsible for Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions, People and Culture, and Günther Thallinger, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, Investment Management, Sustainability.

Global insolvency outlook: Reality check

Allianz releases today its latest Global Insolvency Report and unveils updated forecasts for 2024 and 2025.

A global conundrum: How immigration is writing the next chapter for global economies

The story of immigration and its impact on the labor force isn't about one country or one policy; it's about a global shift in demographics, economies, and societies. Countries across the globe are grappling with the challenges of maintaining a vibrant and productive workforce amidst aging populations and declining birth rates. Allianz Research’s newly published report offers a glimpse into how immigration could be the linchpin in sustaining not just economies, but the very fabric of societies worldwide.

Financials
Allianz completes the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni in Italy

Allianz S.p.A. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. from Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. for a consideration of 280 million euros. The acquisition was initially reported on October 12, 2023.

Allianz achieves record operating profit and shareholders' core net income

Higher payout ratio, increased dividend per share plus new share buy-back announced.

AlTi Tiedemann Global welcomes strategic investment of up to $450m from Allianz X and Constellation Wealth Capital

Investment accelerates AlTi’s strategy to become the leading global independent wealth management platform for the ultra-high-net-worth segment. Investment to be used principally to execute AlTi’s global mergers and acquisitions pipeline and organic growth strategy.

Commitment
Diversity, trust and corporate citizenship

In an interview with a magazine that is published by the publisher of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Renate Wagner , member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, talks about diversity, trust, corporate citizenship and her personal leadership principles. Allianz made diversity, inclusion and a culture of respect a strategic anchor many years ago. Renate Wagner explains the measures with which these are actively promoted.

Allianz Company Statement

Our name is the word for “alliance.” This means we stand steadfastly beside our customers, our people, and those who share our values in shaping a better world and a more secure future.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index recognizes Allianz as a Sustainable Insurer and underpins transition efforts – “It’s an incentive to continue our work!”

Allianz received a score of 82 (out of 100) in the 2023 Standard & Poor (S&P) Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), underlying the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), as of 24 November 2023. The results reflect Allianz's long-standing commitment to driving positive social and environmental change as well as building meaningful partnerships to shape a better, more sustainable future.

Business
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.

Allianz Partners announces the launch of the allyz mobile app, your one-stop-shop companion

The launch cements Allianz Partners’ position as a world-leader in the provision of digital insurance, assistance, and travel-related services • All users will receive 6 months of free access to cyber care services to protect their digital life

Re-writing the underwriting story: How to navigate the complexities of modern risks

Traditional underwriting of physical risks does not meet the reality of evolving extreme climate impacts or intangible cyber threats. Christopher Townsend, Board Member Allianz SE, highlights in this article for the World Economic Forum Agenda that insurers must evolve by innovating new ways of transferring risk and supplementing traditional indemnity insurance solutions. We owe it to society and our stakeholders to expand the insurer’s value proposition to include supporting customers’ adaption, mitigation, and resilience measures.

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