Michael Diekmann Archives - Carrier Management

PIMCO’s Gross Exit, Fireman’s Fund Struggles Challenge Allianz Leaders

German insurer Allianz suffered a humiliating blow on Friday with the resignation of renowned investor Bill Gross as leader of PIMCO, the asset manager Allianz relies on for one fourth of its ...

Investors Believe Allianz Will Keep Old Leadership

Allianz is poised to reappoint Michael Diekmann as chief executive in October, investors believe, possibly delaying tough choices on whether Europe's largest insurer expands its global presence or ...

Allianz CEO Diekmann: Solvency II, Basel Create Room for Acquisitions

Michael Diekmann, chief executive officer of Allianz SE said tougher financial regulation will create takeover opportunities for Europe's biggest insurer. "If Solvency II and Basel III mean more ...

Allianz CEO: Expanding Pimco Equity Tougher Than Expected

Michael Diekmann, whose Allianz SE owns Bill Gross's Pacific Investment Management Co., said a plan by the bond-fund manager to expand into equities is proving harder than expected. Pimco's stock ...

Allianz CEO: Capital Rules Fuel Artificial Pricing of Bond Risk

Michael Diekmann, chief executive officer of Allianz SE, Europe's biggest insurer, said capital rules that encourage financial companies to invest in sovereign bonds are thwarting a solution to the ...