Allianz was entered into the Commercial Register at the municipal court of Berlin on February 5, 1890. In 1949 the headquarters moved to Munich. Allianz celebrated its 135th anniversary in 2025.
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When was Allianz founded?
In which sector does Allianz operate? What kind of business is Allianz engaged in?
Allianz's operations break down into the following lines of business:
- Property and Casualty Insurance
- Life and Health Insurance
- Asset Management
Since the vast majority of our revenue comes from the insurance business, Allianz is generally classed as belonging to the insurance sector (e.g. included in the STOXX Europe 600 Insurance index).
Which companies belong to the Allianz Group?
The Allianz Group has a decentralized management structure and possesses high levels of competency in local markets via an international network of subsidiaries in almost 70 countries.
Where is Allianz's head office?
The Head Office of Allianz SE is in Munich. Its address is as follows:
Allianz SE
Königinstrasse 28
80802 Munich
Germany
Who is on the Board of Management?
The Board of Management of Allianz SE is made up of nine members. Chairman of the Board of Management is Oliver Bäte.
Who is on the Supervisory Board?
The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE consists of twelve members divided equally into six shareholder representatives and six employee representatives. Chairman of the Supervisory Board is Dr. Jörg Schneider.
How many employees does Allianz Group have?
Allianz Group has 156,875 employees worldwide (as of December 31, 2025).
Who are Allianz's biggest competitors?
Allianz’s competitors with worldwide operations are AXA, Generali and Zurich. Besides these international competitors, there are other local and regional companies competing for business in various countries and markets.
Where can I access the latest company news?
You can access the latest news and information about events of Allianz following the links listed below:
When will the next financial results be published?
You will find all release dates in our financial calendar:
How can I get hold of the latest Annual Report or Half-year Report?
The Allianz Group Annual and Half-year Reports as well as the Allianz SE Annual Reports are available as PDF and in the Allianz Investor Relations App. The Annual Reports are available exclusively in digital format.
What is the difference between the Annual Report of Allianz Group and the Annual Report of Allianz SE?
Every year Allianz SE publishes its financial statements as well as its consolidated financial statements. The Annual Report of Allianz SE (financial statements) only concerns the holding company Allianz SE that is based in Munich. Since 2006 the legal form of Allianz SE has been that of a European company (Societas Europaea). The financial statements of the holding company Allianz SE are drawn up according to the requirements of the HGB (Handelsgesetzbuch – German Commercial Code).
The Annual Report of Allianz Group contains the consolidated financial statements of Allianz SE and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements are drawn up on the basis of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Which accounting regulations are the financial statements of the Allianz Group based on?
Allianz Group is drawing up its financial statements according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The annual financial statement of Allianz SE is drawn up according to the requirements of the HGB (Handelsgesetzbuch – German Commercial Code).
How can I acquire Allianz shares?
You can buy Allianz shares through any supplier of brokerage services, usually banks. To do so, you need a custody account in which your shares are administered. It is not possible to acquire the shares directly through Allianz SE, its subsidiaries or intermediaries.
At which stock exchanges is the Allianz share traded?
The principle trading venue of the Allianz share is Xetra. The Allianz share is also traded on all German stock exchanges and a number of Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs).
How is Allianz valued on stock exchanges (market capitalization)?
Allianz is one of the most highly valued financial services enterprises in Europe. To find out Allianz's current market capitalization please follow the link.
How many shareholders does Allianz have?
Allianz SE is one of the largest publicly traded companies in Germany. For information on the number of shareholders and the shareholder structure please follow the link.
Who are the largest shareholders?
The largest shareholders of Allianz SE are German, European, and US institutional investors as well as sovereign wealth funds.
How many shares are there currently?
The information on the total number is updated on a quarterly basis. To find out the current number of shares please follow the link.
Is the company authorized to acquire treasury shares (share buy-back)?
The Management has been authorized to acquire treasury shares of Allianz SE. The authorization was approved under Agenda Item 8 of the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2024, and is limited until May 7, 2029. The Management received authorization to acquire treasury shares representing up to 10% of the capital stock.
The acquisition of treasury shares may be carried out through a stock exchange, through a public tender offer, through a public exchange offer for shares of a stock exchange-listed company or via multilateral trading facilities. The acquisition can be carried out also by means of derivatives. The legal basis of this authorization is § 71 Abs. 1 Nr. 8 AktG (German Stock Corporation Act).
Total holdings of treasury shares of Allianz SE must not exceed 10% of the capital stock at any time.
Is Allianz purchasing own shares?
Please find here information regarding completed or any running share buy-back programs:
When did the last cum-rights capital increase take place at Allianz?
The last cum-rights capital increase took place in April 2003.
When did Allianz last carry out a share split?
Allianz carried out a share split based on a ratio of 1:10 that took effect on April 28, 1997. The nominal value per share was reduced from DM 50 (Deutsche Mark) to DM 5 as a result. The resolution on the share split had been passed by the Annual General Meeting held on October 7, 1996. No further share splits are currently planned.
What categories of share has Allianz issued?
Allianz has issued only one category of shares - registered shares with restricted transferability.
What significance do registered shares with restricted transferability have for the shareholder?
Allianz SE issues registered shares with restricted transferability. Under German stock corporation law, companies with registered shares consider only those persons as shareholders, who are recorded in the company's share register.
To be recorded in the share register is relevant for taking part in general meetings and making use of voting rights and it also facilitates direct communication with shareholders. This way, for instance, shareholders can be invited personally to attend general meetings.
The restriction on share transferability goes right back to the foundation of Allianz in 1890. This practice is widespread in the insurance industry in Germany. In accordance with its statutes, the company will only withhold the approval for a transfer of shares if extraordinary reasons exist and if it is considered to be in the interest of the company. For several decades no such case has occurred.
With the standardization of share transfer processes, the restriction on share transferability does not cause any delay in the registration in the share register and does not impede in any way the trading of the shares on stock exchanges.
When was the Allianz share first listed on a stock exchange and at what price?
The Allianz share was first listed on December 12, 1895 on the Berlin stock exchange. The issuing price was 750 marks. As early as December 31, 1895 the price had climbed to 800 marks.
When was the Allianz share included in the DAX®?
The DAX® was launched on July 1, 1988, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Allianz share has been included in the DAX® from the very beginning and remains one of its most heavily weighted constituents to this day.
Which Allianz Group companies are listed?
The following companies have a stock exchange listing:
- Allianz SE, Munich (DE0008404005)
- Allianz Malaysia Berhad, Kuala Lumpur (MYL1163OO004)
Does Allianz SE offer an ADR program in the USA?
The sponsored ADR program of Allianz SE terminated on January 3, 2020. The Deposit Agreement relating to the ADR program terminated effective on the same date.
What was the dividend for fiscal year 2025?
The dividend for fiscal 2025 amounted to 17.10 euros per share (+11% on previous year: 15.40 euros).
When was the dividend paid out? When was the share traded ex dividend?
In accordance to the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG), the dividend payment is to be made on the third business day following the General Meeting. The dividend payment for the fiscal year 2025 was therefore made on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. As of May 8, 2026, the share was traded ex dividend.
When does a share have to be in my securities account in order to qualify for a dividend?
The dividend entitlement date is always the day of the General Meeting (evening). Thus, regarding the dividend for fiscal year 2025, the effective date was May 7, 2026.
I am a shareholder but I did not receive any dividend payment. Whom can I contact?
Please check first if your shares carry full dividend rights: The dividend entitlement date is always the day of the General Meeting. At this date the shares have to be registered in your securities account in order to be entitled to dividends.
Your custodian bank is responsible for the transfer of the dividend into your account. If your shares are entitled to dividends and your bank account has not been credited, please contact your bank.
How does Allianz comply with the German Corporate Governance Code?
The German Corporate Governance Code summarizes the main statutory regulations for the management and supervision of German listed companies. Furthermore, it takes into account internationally and nationally recognized behavioral standards in the form of recommendations ("shall") and provides the companies with suggestions ("should/can") for sound and responsible corporate management and supervision.
Allianz supports the German Corporate Governance Code. The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board provide an annual Declaration of Conformity regarding the Code. In terms of the principle "comply or explain" the declaration also contains possible deviations from the recommendations. This declaration is published in the Annual Report and on this website.
Who is on the Board of Management?
The Board of Management of Allianz SE is made up of nine members. Chairman of the Board of Management is Oliver Bäte.
Who is on the Supervisory Board?
The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE consists of twelve members divided equally into six shareholder representatives and six employee representatives. Chairman of the Supervisory Board is Dr. Jörg Schneider.