Allianz News

Allianz, Generali & Liberty Mutual Vying to Invest in BBVA Bancassurance Arm: Sources

European insurers Allianz and Generali are vying with U.S. rival Liberty Mutual to invest in the bancassurance business of Spanish lender BBVA, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The sale, led by Bank of America, kicked off towards …

Allianz Targets Tech, Insurance Investments with $1.1B Venture Capital Fund

European insurer Allianz SE is increasing the size of its tech investment fund to 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion), making it one of the largest corporate-backed venture funds in Europe. Allianz X was launched in 2016 with a 430 million-euro …

Allianz Q4 Net Profit Rises 19% to $1.92 Billion

Allianz may slow its share buyback program after the one announced this week to allow the German insurer to make small acquisitions, the group’s finance chief said on Friday after reporting a 19 percent rise in fourth quarter profit. Allianz …

Once Known as the ‘Bond King,’ Gross Retires After 40-Year Career

Bill Gross, who transformed bond investing over a storied four-decade career, is leaving the stage after a tough final chapter. Gross, who announced his retirement Monday, struggled in the last four years as head of the Janus Henderson Global Unconstrained …

Allianz Has Reinsurance Exposure to Vale Dam Disaster: Sources

German insurer Allianz may have to cover some of the costs of the dam collapse at Vale’s Corrego do Feijao mine in Brazil, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Allianz’s Global Corporate & Specialty division (AGCS) leads a …

Brazil Weighs Management Overhaul at Vale After Mine Disaster; Death Toll Rises

Brazil’s government weighed pushing for a management overhaul at iron ore miner Vale SA on Monday as grief over the hundreds feared killed by a dam burst turned into anger, with prosecutors, politicians and victims’ families calling for punishment. By …

Allianz Enters Formal Negotiations to Buy Malaysia Car Insurer: Sources

Allianz Malaysia Bhd. has been chosen to progress in talks to acquire Malaysia’s second-biggest car insurer after edging out Japanese rival Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., people with knowledge of the matter said. AmGeneral Insurance Bhd.’s owners have decided to enter …

PIMCO and Allianz Partner to Launch Insurance Linked Securities Business

PIMCO, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based fixed income investment manager, has hired Rick Pagnani from Mt. Logan Re as executive vice president, to lead the launch of the firm’s property and casualty insurance linked securities (ILS) business. The ILS market, which …

Allianz to Enter Vietnam Insurance Market via Joint Venture with IT Firm FPT Group

Allianz announces its intention to enter the general insurance sector in Vietnam through a digital joint venture (JV) to be set up with the FPT Group – driving long-term success in the market and expanding Allianz’s footprint in Asia. FPT …

Cyber Joins Business Interruption as Top Global Business Risks: Allianz Survey

Cyber incidents join business interruption as the top risks facing global businesses, according to a survey conducted by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). The impact of business interruption (which includes supply chain disruption) is the major risk for companies …