Tag Archives: Allianz

Generali Completes Disposal of TUA Assicurazioni to Allianz

(IN BRIEF) Generali has finalized the sale of TUA Assicurazioni S.p.A. to Allianz, in line with the company’s strategic objectives outlined in its “Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth” strategy in Italy. This move aims to drive profitable growth, streamline operations … Read the full press release

Allianz Completes Acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni from Assicurazioni Generali

(IN BRIEF) Allianz S.p.A. has finalized the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. from Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. for 280 million euros, as previously announced on October 12, 2023. With regulatory approvals secured, Allianz anticipates a 1-percentage-point increase in its P/C market … Read the full press release

Americans Seek Financial Professionals for Holistic Guidance, Allianz Life Study Reveals

(IN BRIEF) According to the Annual Retirement Study by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life), despite facing financial challenges such as market volatility, inflation, and recurring crises, most Americans are not seeking the assistance of financial professionals … Read the full press release

SDG Loan Fund Mobilizes Over $1.1 Billion to Advance United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Emerging Markets

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) The SDG Loan Fund, managed by Allianz Global Investors and originated and managed by FMO Investment Management, has successfully mobilized over $1.1 billion in private capital to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in emerging and … Read the full press release

Dutch King Inaugurates Vattenfall’s 1.5 GW Offshore Wind Farm, Among World’s Largest

(IN BRIEF) Dutch King Willem-Alexander, alongside board members of Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz, has officially inaugurated the Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4 offshore wind farm in the North Sea. Located 18-36 kilometers off the Dutch coast, the wind farm features 139 … Read the full press release

Insurance Industry Urged to Focus on Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) Nicola Ranger, Leader of the Resilience and International Development Program at the Environmental Change Institute, and Sibylle Steimen, Managing Director of Advisory & Services at Allianz Re, advocate for increased attention to climate resilience and adaptation. They emphasize … Read the full press release

Allianz Unveils Net-Zero Transition Plan with 2030 Targets for Emission Reductions and Renewable Investments

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has released its first comprehensive net-zero transition plan, reaffirming its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 in its investment and insurance portfolios and by 2030 in its operations. The plan includes 2030 intermediate targets for reducing … Read the full press release

Allianz Unifies Global Commercial Insurance Business as ‘Allianz Commercial,’ Introduces New Regional Structure

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance businesses of local Allianz entities will now trade under the name “Allianz Commercial” as a single go-to-market business. This new global model offers insurance solutions for mid-sized businesses, … Read the full press release

Allianz Launches Initiatives to Overcome Financial Obstacles for Women in Professional Football

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has introduced two new initiatives aimed at helping women overcome financial barriers in pursuing professional football careers. A survey by Allianz revealed that 64% of women are prevented from pursuing their passion due to financial obstacles. To … Read the full press release

Allianz Trade partners with Singapore-based Bueno.money for B2B e-commerce venture

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Trade has entered into the B2B e-commerce space with Bueno.money, a Singapore-based Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) player, through its credit solution E-commerce Credit Insurance. This allows Bueno.money to offer a deferred payment solution to e-merchants in real-time with credit … Read the full press release

Allianz streamlines commercial insurance with new integrated approach

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Group has announced that it will establish an integrated approach to serve the global commercial insurance sector under the name Allianz Commercial. The new approach will bring together the Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) business that … Read the full press release

Cybersecurity: Microsoft becomes the 18th member of the Charter of Trust initiative, co-founded by Siemens

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 14-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR: SIE), a German multinational conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, has announced that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), an American multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, … Read the full press release

Cybersécurité : Microsoft devient le 18e membre de l’initiative Charter of Trust, co-fondée par Siemens

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 14-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR : SIE), un conglomérat multinational allemand et la plus grande entreprise de fabrication industrielle d’Europe, a annoncé que Microsoft (NASDAQ : MSFT), une entreprise technologique multinationale américaine qui développe, octroie des licences, et … Read the full press release

Vattenfall installs the first wind turbine of the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced it installed the first wind turbine of the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm this past Easter weekend. The installation of the first turbines … Read the full press release

Vattenfall installiert die erste Windkraftanlage des Offshore-Windparks Hollandse Kust Zuid

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 22-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ —Vattenfall, ein schwedisches staatliches multinationales Energieunternehmen, hat bekannt gegeben, dass es die erste Windkraftanlage installiert hat Turbine des Offshore-Windparks Hollandse Kust Zuid am vergangenen Osterwochenende. Die Installation der ersten Turbinen begann mit dem Verladen der … Read the full press release

Günther Thallinger, membre du conseil d’administration d’Allianz SE, l’un des experts du nouveau groupe d’experts de haut niveau des Nations Unies sur les engagements d’émissions nettes nulles des entités non étatiques (HLEG)

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 1-Arp-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Groupe Allianz (ETR : ALV), l’un des leaders intégrés fournisseurs de services financiers du monde entier, a annoncé que son membre du conseil d’administration, Günther Thallinger, est l’un des experts du nouveau groupe … Read the full press release

Günther Thallinger, Allianz SE Board Member, one of the experts in the UN’s newly launched High-Level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities (HLEG)

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 1-Arp-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group (ETR: ALV), one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide, has announced that its Board Member Günther Thallinger is one of the experts in the UN’s newly launched High-Level Expert … Read the full press release

Allianz European Infrastructure Fund II, axé sur les infrastructures essentielles en Europe, clôture sa première tranche de 880 millions d’euros

Le fonds, qui a été lancé en décembre 2021, permet aux investisseurs institutionnels d’investir aux côtés d’Allianz dans des actions d’infrastructure. L’accent est mis sur les infrastructures essentielles en Europe. Allianz European Infrastructure Fund II (AEIF II) a été lancé … Read the full press release

Allianz European Infrastructure Fund II, focused on essential infrastructure in Europe, closes its first EUR 880 million

The fund, which was launched in December 2021, allows institutional investors to invest alongside Allianz in infrastructure equity. The investment focus is on essential infrastructure in Europe. Allianz European Infrastructure Fund II (AEIF II) was launched in December 2021 The … Read the full press release

Siemens : la Charte de confiance (CoT) et le Digital Trust Forum (DTF), une initiative de Bosch, vont fusionner pour renforcer encore davantage la cybersécurité et la confiance numérique

Le forum de confiance numérique et la charte de confiance vont fusionner Bosch et Deutsche Post DHL Group rejoignent la Charte de confiance Le forum des partenaires associés continue de croître avec CyberNB, le Cyber Peace Institute, le Cyber Readiness … Read the full press release

Siemens: the Charter of Trust (CoT) and the Digital Trust Forum (DTF), an initiative of Bosch, will merge to strengthen even further cybersecurity and digital trust

Digital Trust Forum and Charter of Trust to merge Bosch and Deutsche Post DHL Group join Charter of Trust Associated Partner Forum further growing with CyberNB, Cyber Peace Institute, Cyber Readiness Institute and Global Cyber Alliance (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 16-Feb-2022 … Read the full press release

Allianz et UniCredit renforcent leur partenariat fructueux avec un nouvel accord-cadre multi-pays couvrant l’Italie, l’Allemagne, l’Europe centrale et orientale

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH / MILAN, 28-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Groupe Allianz (ETR : ALV), l’un des leaders intégrés les fournisseurs de services financiers du monde entier et UniCredit (BIT : UCG), la seule banque italienne d’importance systémique, ont annoncé un nouvel … Read the full press release

Allianz and UniCredit deepen their successful partnership with a new multi-country Framework Agreement covering Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH / MILAN, 28-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group (ETR: ALV), one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide, and UniCredit (BIT: UCG), Italy’s only systemically important bank, have announced a new multi-country Framework Agreement that sets … Read the full press release

Allianz Life completes the reinsurance agreement with Sixth Street affiliates and Resolution Life

Agreement with Resolution Life and affiliates of Sixth Street was announced on December 3 Transaction unlocks $4.1 bn in value and frees up regulatory capital for Allianz (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 7-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group, one of the world’s … Read the full press release

Allianz Real Estate forms a new joint venture with VGP, a pan-European player in the high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate space

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ MUNICH/ ANTWERPEN, 4-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group, one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide, has announced that Allianz Real Estate, while acting on behalf of several Allianz group companies, has formed a new 50/50 … Read the full press release

BASF reduces its holdings in Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWUGSHAFEN, 6-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced the sale of 25.2% stake in the Hollandse Kust Zuid windfarm to Allianz Capital Partners, which acts on behalf of Allianz Insurance Companies. The … Read the full press release

Allianz to invest in Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm by acquiring a minority stake

First renewables equity investment in offshore wind First renewables equity investment in the Netherlands Allianz is to acquire a 25.2% stake in the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid will be the largest offshore wind farm in … Read the full press release

Allianz completes the acquisition of Aviva plc Italian General Insurance business for €330 million

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva plc (LON: AV), a British multinational insurance company, has announced that Allianz SE (ETR: ALV), a German multinational financial services company, has completed the acquisition of Aviva’s Italian General Insurance business for … Read the full press release

Aviva announces the sale of its remaining Life and General Insurance businesses in Italy

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva’s transformation to focus on its strongest businesses continues and thus announces its exit from Italy with the sale of its remaining Italian Life and General Insurance businesses (“Aviva Italy”) for €873m in … Read the full press release

Allianz to consolidate its leading position in the Italian P/C market with the acquisition of Aviva Italia S.p.A.

Allianz to acquire the Italian P/C entity of Aviva Group, including  almost 500 agents Transaction worth 330 million euros (PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 4-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz S.p.A. announces the acquisition of Aviva Italia S.p.A., the Italian P/C entity of … Read the full press release

Allianz Benelux (Belgium) to transfer closed book of classical life retail insurances and 4,500 mortgage loans to Monument Assurance Belgium (MAB)

Allianz successfully executing its Life strategy to move to modern capital light insurance products, mainly Branch 23 and protection in Belgium As a next step Allianz is to sell 95,000 policies that are part of its closed classical life retail … Read the full press release

Lime and Allianz to improve safety of micromobility through global strategic partnership

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 27-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Global leader in shared smart mobility solutions, Lime and Allianz, via its Allianz Partners entity dedicated to assistance and insurance solutions, have entered into a global strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to improve … Read the full press release

Allianz to establish life insurance joint venture in Japan with AEON Financial Service

Allianz to establish life insurance joint venture in Japan with AEON Financial Service

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 4-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz SE announced it will establish a life insurance joint venture (JV) with bank holding group AEON Financial Service (AFS). The newly formed joint venture will focus on developing and marketing life insurance … Read the full press release

Allianz Real Estate reached 60.1 billion euros in assets under management at the end of June 2018

Worldwide diversification over asset classes, investment styles and structures drives assets under management to 60.1 billion euros at the end of June 2018 European financing team reaches 6.8 billion euros with a focus on prime investments on a Pan European … Read the full press release

Allianz: John Studzinski appointed Managing Director and Vice Chairman of PIMCO

Mr. Studzinski will take a leading role in PIMCO’s expanding global strategy. He will serve as a key advisor to the firm’s top clients globally alongside the client management teams and senior leadership. He brings to PIMCO more than 30 … Read the full press release

Allianz will phase out both its proprietary investments in coal-based business and its insurance coverage of such risks by 2040

Withdrawal from insuring single coal-fired power plants and coal mines in operation or planning, effective immediately Exclusion of coal risks by 2040 in Property and Casualty business and in proprietary investments Joining the Science Based Target Initiative: Commitment to the … Read the full press release

Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz announce new solution that covers the primary dimensions of cyber protection for businesses

Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz have announced a new cyber risk management solution for U.S. businesses, comprised of cyber resilience evaluation services from Aon, the most secure technology from Cisco and Apple, and options for enhanced cyber insurance coverage from … Read the full press release

Allianz strengthens its presence in the Sri Lankan life insurance industry with the acquisition of Janashakthi General Insurance Limited

Allianz, the global financial services leader, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Janashakthi Insurance PLC (“JINS”) to acquire 100 percent of its subsidiary Janashakthi General Insurance Limited (“JGIL”) for 16.4 billion Sri Lankan rupees (85.9 million euros).  … Read the full press release

Allianz announces $59.2 million investment and strategic partnership with American Well to develop global telehealth system

Allianz X invests in telehealth solutions leader American Well and joins Board of Directors Allianz and American Well to develop digital solutions that broaden access to quality healthcare American Well will leverage Allianz’s global expertise to internationalize their state-of-the-art digital … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes named Virginie Fauvel Chief Transformation Officer and Americas region head

Euler Hermes has appointed Virginie Fauvel, as Chief Transformation Officer as of January 15, 2018, and Head of the Americas region as of April 1, 2018. Once her nomination is approved by the Supervisory Board on February 9, 2018, she … Read the full press release