Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) produces in-depth studies, expert risk articles, thought leadership research and data, podcasts and videos focusing on the latest business risks and industrial insurance trends.
News & Press Releases
New Global Head of Natural Resources appointed for AGCS
Press release | June 28, 2023
- Anthony Vassallo has been appointed Global Head of Natural Resources at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), reporting to Global Head of Specialty, Gordon Browne.
New Chief Financial Officer appointed for AGCS
Press release | June 26, 2023
- AGCS has appointed Oskar Buchauer, currently Head of Allianz Group Actuarial, Planning and Controlling and Group Chief Actuary, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Safety & Shipping Review 2023
Press release | May 31 2023
- Shipping losses hit a record low in 2022, but a jump in fires, the shadow tanker fleet and economic uncertainty pose new safety challenges.
Reports
Safety and Shipping Review 2023
Report | May 2023
The annual report from AGCS identifies loss trends and developments in shipping losses, risk challenges and safety.
Global Risk Dialogue - 01/2023
Report | April 2023
In the latest edition of Global Risk Dialogue, we examine some of the burning issues and emerging exposures in global risk management, including sustainable aviation challenges, plastic waste liabilities and responding to a data breach.
Expert Risk Articles
Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook 2023
Expert risk article | June 2023
- We review the 2022 hurricane season and preview 2023 based on our own forecasts and additional analysis from major international hurricane forecasting institutes.
4 questions for… Anthony Vassallo
Expert risk article | April 2023
- Anthony Vassallo, Global Product Leader – Energy and Head of Energy & Construction, UK and Nordics, at AGCS, discusses the ongoing impacts of the global energy crisis and its galvanizing effect on the net-zero transition.
Plastic perils mount up
Expert risk article | April 2023
- There is now an estimated 30 million tonnes of plastic waste in seas and oceans and 109 million tonnes in rivers. What are the risks associated with plastic production and usage, and how can firms reduce their exposures?
Risk Advisory
Contractual risk transfer for landlords
Your business may be at risk of loss due to the actions of your tenants and contractors with whom you do business.
Temporary workers: Understand your liability
Today’s unpredictable economy has caused some businesses to use temporary workers supplied by agencies. Temporary workers can sometimes benefit companies by:
How does a dry pipe fire sprinkler freeze?
There’s no doubt that fire sprinklers save lives. However, an improperly maintained fire sprinkler can cause significant water damage during freezing weather conditions.
Podcasts
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Insurance
Jody Yee, Global Industry Solution Director for Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) joins RIMScast to discuss how evolving markets require evolving solutions, as well as trends and challenges impacting the profession. Jody explores findings from the new Allianz Risk Barometer report results around dangers from digitalization, the war in Ukraine, high energy prices and inflation, geopolitical and economic uncertainty, and climate change test already strained business models. They conclude the interview on the topics of innovative solutions you bring into the market such as Allianz Risk Transfer (ART) and Multinational. Key takeaways:
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Videos
Allianz Talks - Bank sector tremors
On April 25, 2023, Martin Zschech, Global Head of Industry Solutions & Client Management, Global Industry Solutions Director for Financial Services, hosted a webinar with Ludovic Subran, Chief Economist at Allianz SE.
In this engaging and interactive webinar, Ludovic shared his insights on the challenges and tremors in the banking sector, their impact on global growth, and what's next.
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