Year in review 2010
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January 4 |
Allianz is increasingly attractive employer | Allianz is well positioned in to compete for specialists and young academics / 50 percent increase in applications / Comprehensive training programs for experts and managers / More than 500 trainee positions available | more |
| February 2 | Allianz and Daimler agree on global partnership | Umbrella agreement signed for global automotive insurance partnership / Allianz to become exclusive partner for automotive insurance business in Italy | more |
| February 19 | Allianz with best career website in Europe | Allianz has been named as having "Europe's Best Corporate Career Website 2010". In a career site ranking, students from 22 countries voted allianz.com/careers as the site which best serves their expectations and needs as job seekers. | more |
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March 26 |
2010 International Sponsoring Award | For its commitment to paralympic sport Allianz has received the 2010 international sponsoring award presented by FASPO (international sponsoring association) / Thanks to excellent sponsoring Germany’s Top Team took first place in the medals table at the Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver / Media show increasing interest in disabled sport | more |
| April 14 | Allianz recognized for responsible practices | For the tenth time in a row, Allianz has satisfied the requirements as a constituent of FTSE4Good. The Allianz share has been included in both the European 50 and Global 100 indices since 2001. This places Allianz among the longest standing FTSE4Good companies. | more |
| May 26 | Allianz successfully closes new catastrophe bond covering US hurricane and earthquake risks | Allianz continues to tap capital markets as a strategic source of catastrophe protection / Third take down under the Blue Fin program with an issuance size of 150 million US dollars in two tranches | more |
| May 28 | Allianz claims managers busy helping in flooded Europe | As rivers throughout The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland spill over, thousands of people are dealing with property damage and registering insurance claims. Today the flood has reached Germany. Allianz offers tips for protecting property and documenting damages if they occur. | more |
| June 21 | Allianz introduces Allianz's efforts recognized by the American Council on Germany (ACG) | The ACG honored Michael Diekmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, and Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, with McCloy Awards for their and their companies' efforts to promote transatlantic economic cooperation. | more |
| June 29 | AllianzGI launches behavioral finance center | Professor Shlomo Benartzi appointed as Chief Behavioral Economist | more |
| July 29 | Allianz SE appoints Chief Governance Officer | The Allianz SE board of management has decided to establish the function of a Chief Governance Officer (CGO) for Allianz SE and Allianz Group. The CGO will coordinate all corporate governance activities and keep the board updated on the latest developments related to corporate governance. | more |
| August 3 | Gotthard tunnel: the faster track | As the longest tunnel ever to be drilled through the Alps, the Gotthard tunnel is a ground breaking project, both literally and figuratively. Four Allianz companies insure aspects of the construction and carry out risk consulting for the project. | more |
| August 9 | Allianz is a national sponsor of the Munich 2018 bid | As a long-established Munich company, Allianz is supporting the city's bid to stage the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, bringing in its Paralympics knowledge as well as expertise in other areas such as security. | more |
| August 20 | Allianz acquires assets from Aldi Süd | Allianz Real Estate Germany has acquired about 80 retail assets of the discount market Aldi Süd from Aldi Grundstücksgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. | more |
| September 8 | AllianzGI Investments Europe adds Swiss team | AllianzGI Investments Europe has expanded its portfolio management activities into Switzerland, taking over responsibility for the fixed income investment management for Allianz Suisse and adding a team of highly experienced fixed income managers in Zurich. | more |
| September 17 | Allianz brand value increases during financial crisis | Interbrand affirms Allianz brand strength / Customer focus and credible brand promise at core of success | more |
| September 23 | Allianz renews Formula One™ engagement | In its 11th year, Formula One™ sponsoring remains Allianz' strongest platform for highlighting the importance of risk management and road safety / Focus of the partnership shifts further towards safety issues with the unprecedented branding of the Formula One™ Safety Car by Allianz | more |
| October 18 | Allianz features real people and real life in new campaign | New marketing campaign shows real people in authentic situations / Brand communication strategy focuses on "sharing knowledge" and leverages digital space / First time: international concept and multi-local roll-out | more |
| November 26 | Shortage of skilled personnel: Allianz launches global program | Allianz plans workforce requirements a decade ahead / Global development program for actuaries launched / Participation of women in management training courses tripled / 2010 marks the first time fewer people start work than enter retirement | more |
| December 15 | Allianz will propose to the Annual General Meeting to change to fixed Supervisory Board remuneration | Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Allianz SE intend to propose to its shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2011, to change to a pure fixed remuneration of the Supervisory Board. This is part of the compliance declaration of Allianz SE regarding to the recommendations of the "German Corporate Governance Code Government Commission". | more |
| December 16 | Michael Heise recognized as Forecaster of the Year | As early as fall 2009, Allianz's Chief Economist predicted a swift recovery for the German economy from the crisis. Based on that, FTD recognized him as "Forecaster of the Year". | more |