Allianz News
Natural Catastrophes Dent Allianz’s Net Income; Full-Year Profit Target Remains
Allianz SE is sticking with its full-year profit target as improving returns offset a jump in losses from natural catastrophes. The insurer reiterated an operating profit target of 10.3 billion euros ...
China Drives 2016 Insurance Premium Growth: Allianz
Global insurance premium reached more than $3.8 trillion in 2016 — a new record high — and China appears to be a factor behind much of the growth, according to new projections from Allianz ...
The Latest Launches From XL Catlin, Allianz, Zurich and More
XL Catlin and a partner will start marketing new coverage to U. Public officials, educators and law enforcement agencies. Allianz Insurance beefed up its directors and offers coverage with added ...
New Bond Chief for Allianz’s PIMCO Boosts Returns and Investments Alike
After star money manager Bill Gross left in 2014, Pacific Investment Management Co. seemed destined to fade from prominence and become just one of the many firms that dot the U.S. bond-industry ...
Allianz Profit Climbs, $3.2B Share Buyback to Come
Allianz SE reported a 23 percent increase in fourth-quarter net income and announced its first-ever share buyback as Europe's biggest insurer makes good on a promise to return excess cash to ...
The Drone Racing League Is Coming, Sponsored by Allianz
As commercial and personal drone use has soared, drone racing – think Indy 500 but with drones – may also gaining traction, and Allianz has inked a multi-year sponsorship deal that will give it a ...
Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative B3i Grows to 15 Members
The Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative B3i, which was launched in October 2016 to explore the potential use of distributed ledger technology, has grown to 15 members from its original five. ...
Allianz CEO Has $3.2B to Use for M&A. Will He?
Allianz SE Chief Executive Officer Oliver Baete has 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) to spend on acquisitions and is scouting for targets from Australia to Italy. Rushing into a deal would be a ...