Allianz CEO: "The debt problem is shifting to core Europe"

In an interview with the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Oliver Bäte delved into a wide range of topics, from the challenges within the banking sector to the short and long-term implications of inflation on the insurance industry. He also spoke about the impact of changing interest rates on Allianz’s financial performance and discussed potential models for the future success of Germany’s economy.

Leadership appointments for Allianz Commercial in Iberia and Latin America

Agustín de la Cuerda appointed as Commercial Managing Director for Iberia, and David Colmenares as Commercial Managing Director for Latin America. • Allianz Commercial provides one face to the market in each region, covering the full Commercial segment for both mid-sized and large companies under a single Managing Director. • Clients and distribution partners to benefit from simple access to wide range of solutions under the new global ‘Allianz Commercial’ business model.

Five questions about pensions and inflation

What impact does inflation have on pensions? Should life insurance customers be afraid of inflation? And is it a good idea to cancel or pause your policy in order to save money for high energy prices? Lukas Junker, Head of Global Center of Competence Life at Allianz SE, addresses these questions and more.

Insurance protects when things fall apart

Ours is a turbulent age of civil commotion, looting, political instability, strike riots and war becoming a common theme. One driving factor behind the turmoil is increasing social inequality.

Allianz appoints leadership for Allianz Commercial key markets

Allianz Commercial leaders confirmed for Australia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom • Each leader serves as one face to the market in each country, covering the full Commercial segment for both mid-sized and large companies • Clients and distribution partners to benefit from more consistent interface and broader set of solutions under the new global model

Allianz to invest in 960MW offshore wind farm He Dreiht in the German North Sea

Allianz will acquire a 16.6% stake in He Dreiht which is Allianz´s first direct investment in an offshore wind farm project in Germany • He Dreiht will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in Germany and is expected to start operations end of 2025 • Upon completion He Dreiht can supply 1.1 million households with clean energy

Shock to the system: Insurance’s role in absorbing the impact of inflation

In a new macroeconomic environment marked by high inflation and slow economic growth, insurers have a special role to play in loss prevention and reduction. The industry must evolve to effectively meet customer needs in the new world.

Andreas Wimmer: The Swedish model is insufficient when it comes to old-age provision in Germany

In this op-ed, Andreas Wimmer, a Member of the Board of Allianz SE, writes about the evolution of old-age provision in Germany and why an equity pension system - the so-called Swedish model - might fall short of what is really needed.

Allianz to serve global commercial insurance segment as one go-to-market business

Allianz to operate its Mid-Corporate and Large-Corporate insurance businesses under one strategy and market approach • New global model will cover the full commercial segment and leverage local market footprint to drive execution • Clients and distribution partners to benefit from more consistent interface and broader set of solutions