Five Questions about Cost of Living with Andy Jobst

What exactly is the current situation with the cost of living in Europe? Is everything really getting more expensive? And what can businesses and households do to tackle inflation and manage higher food prices? Andreas Jobst, Head of Macroeconomic and Capital Market Research Allianz SE, provides clarity on the topic of currency devaluation and price increases, while also giving us an outlook for the rest of the year.

Allianz reports record operating profit

Operating profit jumps 5.7 percent to 14.2 billion euros.

Allianz adapts guidelines to accelerate the shift to renewable energies

Allianz Group is adapting its guidelines to pragmatically provide insurance and investment in renewable energy projects. The changes aim to support and speed up the transition of energy companies, particularly in Asia and Eastern Europe, where the adaptation from coal to renewables is difficult and less advanced than in Europe or the United States.

Allianz announces 6 million euros for earthquake relief and recovery

Allianz Group announced today that it would make available six million euros to support relief and recovery efforts following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, including up to one million euros to match the donations of its employees and tied agents. At least 500,000 euros has already been deployed via a local fund for immediate humanitarian aid

“There is no such thing as a weather forecast for earthquakes”

Sibylle Steimen, Managing Director Advisory & Services at Allianz Re, heads a team of over 40 scientists in the area of catastrophe management. She earned her PhD in seismology at the Swiss Seismological Institute. We spoke to her about the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Allianz donates towards Türkiye-Syria earthquake relief

In response to the earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023, Allianz Group is contributing to the Red Cross Society through its Disaster Response fund. Funds will be distributed to Turkish and Syrian Red Crescents for relief work in the impacted areas on both sides of the border.

Risk reports mirror outcomes of Allianz Motor Day: more green initiatives needed to solve climate change

When intertwined, diverse green initiatives add up to smaller and smaller carbon footprints. Combine a video assessment of car damage, for instance, with choosing to repair a slightly damaged part instead of replacing it, and the positive impact grows further. 

Deluge-ional: Time for smarter collaboration against rising flood risks

Extreme weather events cannot be prevented, but the extent of their impact can be significantly reduced. Using the example of flood events, this feature article focuses on what answers our experts have on how to minimize the loss of life and property when such events occur.

States of Mind Health Report: Lack of awareness about chronic diseases risks adding to healthcare costs

Allianz Partners’ States of Mind Health Report reveals three mindset shifts required to achieve better outcomes within healthcare systems.