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Mar 14, 2021

Allianz X supports Stripe’s expansion in Europe

Allianz X, the digital investment unit of Allianz Group, has announced its participation in Stripe’s latest funding round, which totals $600 million. That puts Stripe at a valuation of $95 billion—something it has achieved since its founding only ten years ago.

Mar 08, 2021

Allianz X invests $75 million in fintech WeLab

Allianz X, the digital investment unit of Allianz, is participating in the Series C financing round of Hong Kong-based fintech WeLab with an investment of $75 million, thus adding another promising company to its existing portfolio of Asian growth companies.

Mar 04, 2021

Allianz to acquire Aviva Italia S.p.A., the Italian P/C entity of Aviva Group

Allianz S.p.A. announced it has agreed to acquire Aviva Italia S.p.A., the Italian P/C entity of Aviva Group, from Aviva Italia Holding S.p.A. for 330 million euros. The portfolio is equally distributed between motor and non-motor business segments with gross written premiums of about 400 million euros.

Feb 10, 2021

Allianz X invests 34.5 million euros in Canadian fintech Purpose Financial

Allianz X, the digital investment unit of Allianz, has acquired a stake in the Canadian fintech company Purpose Financial. In a dedicated financing round, Allianz X invested in newly issued shares for the equivalent of 34.5 million euros, making it the second-largest external shareholder.

Feb 05, 2021

Allianz China Life to become wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz China Insurance Holding

Allianz (China) Insurance Holding Co., Ltd. (AZCH) and CITIC Trust Co., Ltd. (CITIC Trust) have signed an equity transfer agreement for AZCH to acquire 49 percent shares of Allianz China Life Insurance Co., Ltd (AZCL) from CITIC Trust. After the transaction, AZCL will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of AZCH.

Dec 14, 2020

BBVA Allianz Seguros begins operations in Spain

BBVA Allianz Seguros, the bancassurance joint venture between Allianz Seguros and BBVA announced in April of this year, begins its operations in Spain. The new venture combines BBVA's banking expertise and distribution capacity in physical and digital channels with Allianz’s innovative, simple and digital non-life insurance solutions.

Dec 02, 2020

Allianz agrees to purchase Westpac’s General Insurance business

Allianz today announced it has agreed to purchase the general insurance business of Westpac, and enter into a new 20-year exclusive agreement for the distribution of general insurance products to Westpac customers.

Oct 29, 2020

Allianz and Telefónica create a partnership to deploy fiber in Germany through an open wholesale company

Allianz and Telefónica have reached an agreement for the creation of a joint venture to deploy Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) in Germany. Following closing, Allianz Group and Telefónica Group will each hold 50 percent in the joint venture company under a co-control governance model.

Oct 26, 2020

Allianz to invest in Portuguese gas distributor Galp Gás Natural Distribuição

Allianz Capital Partners on behalf of Allianz insurance companies and the Allianz European Infrastructure Fund has signed an agreement to purchase from Galp Energía S.A. a 75 percent stake in Galp Gás Natural Distribuição.

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