The megacity of the future is smart
The megacity of the future is smart

Latest report from Allianz describes life in the megacity of 2030 / The nervous system of the urban area will be based on the Internet / Strong growth particularly in Asia and Africa

Riding an electric bicycle is risky business for seniors
Riding an electric bicycle is risky business for seniors

Every tenth cyclist killed in a traffic accident rides a pedelec / Eight out of every ten traffic fatalities are over the age of 65 / Risk of death is twice as high as riding a normal bicycle

There will be cars without drivers, cars can be hacked like computers and you will possibly be able to get five to six hours of sleep while driving from Munich to Hamburg or from San Francisco to San Diego. Here are 7 ideas about the car of the future.
8 ideas about the car of the future

There will be cars without drivers, cars can be hacked like computers and you will possibly be able to get five to six hours of sleep while driving from Munich to Hamburg or from San Francisco to San Diego. Here are eight ideas about the car of the future.

Allianz Global Wealth Report: Boom in financial assets continues
Boom in financial assets continues

Today, Allianz unveiled the sixth edition of its "Global Wealth Report", which puts the asset and debt situation of private households in more than 50 countries under the microscope.

Cars: traditional markets stay, newcomers go
Cars: traditional markets stay, newcomers go

Traditional automotive markets in Europe and the US are showing the most promising signs of growth and have taken a lead over struggling emerging economies, according to Euler Hermes, the world leader in trade credit insurance. The Euler Hermes report “Auto Market – a live wire” warns that the economic slowdown across emerging markets is causing car registrations to tumble: 

Young and wild behind the wheel
Young and wild behind the wheel

One in every five 18- to 24-year old drives a suped-up car / One in every three has participated in a street race / Three percent admit to having modified engine performance

Businesses must prepare for new generation of cyber risks
Businesses must prepare for new generation of cyber risks

Allianz report highlights that cyber risks are evolving far beyond privacy or reputational issues. / Global cyber insurance market forecast to grow to over $20 billion by 2025. / Interconnectivity of devices and businesses drives new risk exposures with business interruption a key vulnerability, and catastrophic scenarios a possibility. / Complexity of risk means businesses need to develop a cyber security culture with different stakeholders sharing risk management knowledge. / The Top ten countries by costs due to cyber risks.

Allianz invests more than 600 billion euros. That is more than the German Federal Government received in tax revenues in 2014. Our graph shows what the distribution would look like if Allianz were to invest one single euro.
Every cent counts

Allianz invests more than 600 billion euros. Our graph shows what the distribution would look like if Allianz were to invest one single euro.

Shipping losses lowest for 10 years but mega-ships and cyber-attacks pose new threats for maritime sector
Shipping losses lowest for 10 years but mega-ships and cyber-attacks pose new threats for maritime sector

75 large ships lost worldwide in 2014, down by a third year-on-year / South China and South East Asian waters top loss hotspots / Increasing size of container ships and floating offshore facilities could cause larger losses exceeding $1 billion / Cyber risks a growing concern in shipping sector, particularly around e-navigation / Crewing levels, Arctic shipping, the increase in human trafficking by sea and further geopolitical uncertainty create new industry risks