Allianz France News

Corporate Venture Arm of CNP Assurance Leads Investment in Blockchain Startup

U.S. exchange group Nasdaq Inc has joined a 7 million-euro ($7.9 million) investment round in Stratumn, which helps companies develop applications using blockchain technology, the Paris-based startup said on Thursday [June 8]. The investment was led by Open CNP, the …

Internet of Things Is Industry Disruptor that Could Benefit Innovators: Efma Report

The steady advance of the internet of things (IoT) presents a huge number of opportunities for insurers – as well as threats, according to a digest published by Efma*. The rise in connected homes, connected cars and the use of …

Allianz Forms ‘Digital Transformation’ Unit; Various Senior Execs Appointed

To foster the digitalization of Allianz Group, a new unit called “Digital Transformation” will be established at Allianz SE, the company announced. Solmaz Altın (41), currently CEO of Allianz Turkey, will be appointed chief digital officer to head this unit …

Allianz Launches Subsidiary in Kenya

Allianz has taken a further step in its growth strategy in Africa by launching operations in Kenya. In addition to Kenya, Allianz Africa operates in 11 other countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Madagascar, Mali, Republic …