B3i launches working reinsurance prototype
B3i launches working reinsurance prototype

B3i, the Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative, announces launch of market beta-testing of its reinsurance blockchain prototype. The group of fifteen global insurers and reinsurers participating in the B3i initiative has been working on a joint distributed ledger for reinsurance transactions driven by blockchain technology. 

Joint data platform: New partners and launch timeline announced
Joint data platform: New partners and launch timeline announced

The cross-industry registration, identification and data platform partnered by leading German and European companies is taking shape. The platform now has a name: verimi, a combination of the words “verify” and “me”. The platform venture is well on schedule and will go live with an online digital “master key” (Single-Sign-On) at the turn of the year 2017-18.

Allianz and FC Bayern Munich launch new youth academy

FC Bayern has inaugurated its new campus, which will offer training grounds for both the youth and women’s teams of FC Bayern Munich and also for the Allianz FC Bayern Academy, a joint initiative of FC Bayern and Allianz.

Allianz Junior Football Camp kicks off its ninth year at FC Bayern
Allianz Junior Football Camp kicks off its ninth year at FC Bayern

Allianz and FC Bayern have kicked off the ninth Allianz Junior Football Camp this week, offering children from 25 nations the chance to learn and play with the best of the best. FC Bayern will again host the camp on its famous training grounds, this year between August 17 and 22.

Allianz and Minnesota United FC announce naming rights partnership for new soccer stadium
Allianz and Minnesota United FC announce naming rights partnership for new soccer stadium

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, a member of the Allianz Group, and Minnesota United FC today announced a multi-year naming rights sponsorship agreement for the team’s new soccer stadium in St. Paul, Minn., which will be known as Allianz Field.

Allianz expands partnership with Formula E and extends it until 2022
Allianz expands partnership with Formula E and extends it until 2022

Allianz SE, one of the world’s largest insurers, particularly in motor insurance, is pleased to announce the extension of the partnership as an Official Partner of the FIA Formula E Championship for another five seasons.

B3i to present its smart contract management system at the 2017 Monte Carlo RVS conference
B3i to present smart contract management system at 2017 Monte Carlo RVS conference

The Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative B3i will present its newly developed prototype smart contract management system at the 2017 Monte Carlo RVS conference. B3i is an initiative of 15 members of the insurance industry, launched in October 2016 to explore the potential use of the distributed ledger technology and develop common standards for the industry.

World Para Athletics and Allianz extend global partnership
World Para Athletics and Allianz extend global partnership until at least end of 2018

World Para Athletics and world leading insurer and financial services provider Allianz SE have extended their global partnership agreement until the end of 2018, and secured an option to extend the deal through to 2020.

Allianz signs naming rights agreement with Juventus Football Club for Turin stadium

Allianz Italy has signed an agreement to rebrand Juventus stadium with the renowned Juventus Football Club and Lagardère Sports Group, which currently holds the naming rights for the Turin stadium owned by Juventus.