Allianz SE News

Allianz Vows to Fight Florida Regulators’ Charges in Magnolia Case

Allianz Risk Transfer (ART NY) has vowed to strongly repudiate charges levied by Florida regulators that it contributed to the collapse of a domestic property insurer by seizing management control and saddling it with millions in fees. The Florida Department …

Florida Regulators Allege Fraud by Allianz in Case of Failed Insurer

Florida regulators are alleging that insurer Allianz and its companies contributed to the collapse of a Florida domestic property insurer by taking out more than $20 million in assets and rendering it unable to meet its financial obligations. The Florida …

Best Affirms Fireman’s Fund Ratings, Removes from Review; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC) and its property/casualty affiliates, collectively …

Best Affirms Allianz SE’s Ratings, Removes from Review, Outlook Stable

Following the rating actions taken in December 2011, A.M. Best Europe announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Germany’s Allianz Societas Europaea and its subsidiaries, as …

Hartford to Repay Allianz’s $2.4 Billion of Crisis Aid

The Hartford Financial Services Group plans to repay most of a rescue it received during the financial crisis, buying back debentures and warrants from Germany’s Allianz SE for $2.43 billion. The Hartford’s shares rose 3.7 percent in afternoon trading, far …

Holocaust Survivors in U.S. Seek $20B in Nazi-era Policies

Thousands of aging Holocaust survivors in the U.S. want Congress to clear a path for them to sue European insurance companies they contend illegally confiscated Jewish life insurance policies during the Nazi era and have refused to pay an estimated …

Flood Damage Underestimated; Better Risk Prevention Needed: Allianz

Floods are the most commonly occurring natural catastrophes in the world and insurance companies are using science to better predict risks, yet most people underestimate flooding’s destructive power, German insurer Allianz said in a report. Climate change and man-made causes, …

Best Affirms Allianz SE, Most Subs ‘A+ Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Ltd. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of ‘aa’ of Germany’s Allianz Societas Europaea (Allianz SE) and a number of its key subsidiaries. The outlook …