Allianz increases operating profit by 7.1% to 3.8 billion euros

Group affirms full-year outlook.

Carbon capture: an industry that has taken 30 years to appear overnight

The ability to scale up carbon capture technology could play a role in helping keep global warming below 1.5°C. Two significant projects coming online – and insured by Allianz Commercial – show the potential of what may be an important transition technology towards net-zero.

Allianz Commercial appoints leadership for regional units Central & Eastern Europe and Southern Europe

Stefanie Thiem will be Commercial Managing Director Central & Eastern Europe / Marco Vincenzi will be Commercial Managing Director Southern Europe / Both regions will move to the new integrated model and trading name over the course of the year

Europe’s raw material challenge: Metals, minerals and the green transition

In the ongoing battle to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, metals and minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel will play an increasingly vital role. Learn more about a future powered by metals and the key takeaways for Europe in the latest report by Allianz Research.

Allianz to invest in Norwegian green ammonia production plants developer Fuella

Allianz provides EUR 20 million funding for the green hydrogen and green ammonia production plants developer Fuella • Allianz will hold a minority stake in Fuella and will be entitled to invest in Fuella’s future green ammonia and power-to-X projects • This is Allianz´s second direct investment into the production of green hydrogen and green molecules after the investment into Finnish green power-to-gas producer Ren-Gas end of 2022

Not knowing the financial basics costs people not only self-confidence, but also a lot of money

Allianz Study finds that almost a quarter of people polled in seven markets lack sufficient skills and knowledge to make sound financial decisions and that this is costing average households between EUR 1,750 and EUR 4,740 every year.

Fires on vessels remain one of the biggest safety issues

Fires on vessels like the Fremantle Highway, which caught fire with thousands of vehicles on-board, remain one of the biggest safety issues for the shipping industry. Captain Rahul Khanna, Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting at Allianz Commercial, Captain Randall Lund and Captain Anastasios Leonburg, Senior Marine Risk Consultants, highlight some of the factors behind this trend.

Allianz Commercial launches in global Property & Casualty markets

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has joined forces with the commercial insurance businesses of local Allianz entities, trading under the name “Allianz Commercial” as of today • New regional set-up confirmed with 11 regions, each represented by one Commercial Managing Director • Allianz Integrated Commercial strategy: Clients and distribution partners to benefit from more consistent trading approach and broader set of solutions under the new global model

The cost of your dream vacation at the beach: will inflation ruin your plans?

Are rising prices ruining your beach vacation plans? In their newly published report, Allianz Research explores the impact of inflation on Europe's beloved beach destinations and draws comparisons to other global destinations. Discover the cost of a week at the beach and explore the affordability of your desired vacation destination…