Allianz brand value climbs 17 percent to over 15 billion USD in one year

Allianz was named the world’s ‘Best Insurance Brand’ again in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking 2021, climbing five ranks to #34 of top 100 global brands. This represents the largest brand value increase since Allianz entered the 100 Best Global Brands ranking.

Further changes to Allianz SE Board of Management

Sirma Boshnakova appointed as Member of the Board of Management effective January 1, 2022 pending regulatory approval. Board mandates of Renate Wagner and Klaus-Peter Röhler to be extended and formally approved in February 2022. As previously announced, Andreas Wimmer appointed Member of the Board of Management effective October 1, 2021.

Short Biography: Andreas Wimmer

Andreas Wimmer, currently the chief executive officer of Allianz Lebensversicherungs-AG (“Allianz Leben”), has been appointed as Member of the Board of Management to succeed Jacqueline Hunt as head of the asset management division and Allianz Life in the U.S.

Changes to the Allianz SE Board of Management

Allianz SE announces that Jacqueline Hunt wishes to step back from her day-to-day responsibilities as Member of the Board of Management and has been appointed a strategic consultant to Oliver Bäte, Group Chief Executive. Andreas Wimmer, currently the chief executive officer of Allianz Lebensversicherungs-AG (“Allianz Leben”), has been appointed as Member of the Board of Management to succeed Ms. Hunt.

Company statement

The company provided statements to The Wall Street Journal in response to its article on September 20, 2021.

Allianz announces change of personnel

Lauren Day will serve as the company’s new Global Head of Communications and Reputation as of August 1, 2021. Day joins Allianz SE from Annycent Capital, a newly incorporated Luxembourg-based private equity firm focused on renewable energy infrastructure in emerging markets, where she was Head of Strategy and Capital Relationships.

Allianz People Fact Book 2020: License to skill

With the lifespan of skill sets shortening, companies must constantly reskill and upskill their workforce to meet the rapidly-changing needs and wants of customers. What skilling initiatives are under way at Allianz? The latest Allianz People Fact Book offers some insights...

Three questions to Michael Diekmann on CEO compensation

Allianz’s Annual Report 2020 details board members’ remuneration. The base salary, annual bonus, and perquisites are linked to the performance of 2020 and 2019, whereas the Allianz Equity Incentive payouts result from grants related to 2015 and 2014. Supervisory Board Chairman Michael Diekmann answers three questions on the changes in CEO Oliver Bäte’s remuneration.

Allianz once again named the world’s #1 insurance brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Ranking

For a consecutive time, Allianz has emerged as the top insurance brand in the world, according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Ranking. The positive news comes at an especially uncertain time for markets and industries across the globe, as they attempt to navigate the challenges of a worldwide pandemic.