Insurance

Aug 01, 2023

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

Jul 27, 2023

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.

Jul 24, 2023

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

May 25, 2023

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.

May 24, 2023

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.

Apr 03, 2023

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.

Mar 31, 2023

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

Mar 15, 2023

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.

Mar 14, 2023

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.

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