Allianz launches powerful, new dashboard tracking transition pathways to Net Zero

Allianz SAMEpath plots the emission reductions and investments needed to achieve commitments made by countries under the 2015 Paris Agreement • The dashboard charts the economic developments and potential transition risks for sectors and economies in different climate scenarios • SAMEpath harmonizes existing models and scenarios into one convenient, quick reference tool

Bridging the gap: Unveiling the economic divide between the U.S. and Eurozone

Allianz Research's latest report sheds light on the expanding economic gap between the United States and the Eurozone, revealing significant disparities in growth and innovation since the Euro's introduction in 1999. This divide has not only become more pronounced, but has raised critical questions about the future of economic competitiveness and innovation in these regions.

Investing in a changing climate

Ludovic Subran, Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research at Allianz, and Markus Zimmer, Senior Economist for Sustainability at Allianz, Research, recently released Investing in a Changing Climate: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities. An important book, it aims to guide investors and policymakers through the complexities of investing in a world grappling with runaway climate change and to identify the best solutions for effectively addressing these challenges.

Allianz Risk Barometer: A cyber event is the top global business risk for 2024

The top risks and major risers in this year's annual business risk survey reflect the big issues facing companies around the world right now - digitalization, climate change and an uncertain geopolitical environment. Many of these risks are already hitting home, with extreme weather, ransomware attacks and regional conflicts expected to test the resilience of supply chains and business models further.

Climate Change Trade-Offs: what does it take to keep our world insurable?

Some risks are now so great that they exceed the capacity of insurers. A newly published Allianz Research report indicates that the frequency of extreme weather events is raising concerns about insurance's availability and affordability.

2024: A year of political turmoil and economic uncertainty

The year 2024 is set to be one of significant political upheaval and economic instability. As countries representing 60% of the global GDP head to the polls, governments, businesses, and households are adopting a widespread 'wait-and-see' attitude that will likely delay critical economic decisions.

The New Reality for Financial Professionals

Allianz Life study finds large majority of Americans believe working with a financial professional would be beneficial, yet most do not do so. How can financial professionals close the gap?

Climate change remains a concern, while climate literacy decreases significantly

More and more people see climate change as a serious threat, but at the same time have less and less basic knowledge about global warming and its consequences.

High anxiety meets low literacy in the fight against climate change

The second edition of Allianz Research’s Climate Literacy Survey, which encompassed almost 8,000 individuals across eight diverse countries, uncovers that nearly half (48.2%) of respondents possess low climate literacy, a significant increase from 2021.