A Cause Close to My Heart

Sirma Boshnakova, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, Insurance Western & Southern Europe, Allianz Direct and Allianz Partners, shares her personal message about the Power of Unity. 

From a young age, my parents taught me the value of diversity and of embracing the different perspectives which people from varying cultures, opinions and backgrounds bring to the table. Unity has been a guiding force, helping bridge divides and enable diverse teams to achieve remarkable things. In our polarized world, its importance is greater than ever.

This is why I'm honored to be part of Allianz's Power of Unity campaign. It's more than a campaign - it's a call to action. So start with those around you—friends, family, community—and inspire optimism for the future. Be strong and embody the unity we need.

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Last updated: September 23, 2026

The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers, active in almost 70 countries and serving around 97 million private and corporate customers*. Our customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, including property, life and health insurance, as well as assistance services, credit and global business insurance. Recognized for the seventh consecutive year as the number one global insurance brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2025 ranking, Allianz’s success is built on technology-enabled customer centricity – providing peace of mind, protection, and prevention for our customers and strengthening the resilience of individuals, communities, and societies. We are one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 791 billion euros** on behalf of our insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 2.2 trillion euros** of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of environmental and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, Allianz received an MSCI ESG Rating of AAA (as of March 2026). In 2025, our 156,000 dedicated employees achieved a total business volume of 186.9 billion euros and an operating profit of 17.4 billion euros for our shareholders.

* As of December 31, 2025. Customer count reflects Allianz customers in consolidated entities that are part of the customer reporting scope only.

** As of June 30, 2026.

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Oct 01, 2026 | Media release, Corporate Management

Allianz confirms CEO appointments at Allianz Partners and Allianz Direct

Philipp Kroetz, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Allianz Direct since 2022, will become Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Partners as of November 1, 2026, succeeding Tomas Kunzmann, who joins the Allianz SE Board of Management as of January 1, 2027. • Laurent Floquet, currently Chief Operating Officer at Allianz Partners, will become Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Direct. • The appointments underscore Allianz’s strategic advantage in fast-growing digital and cross-border insurance solutions across motor, home, travel, assistance and health.

Sept 29, 2026 | Reports & studies, Economic research, Media release

Allianz Global Wealth Report 2026: Markets Drive Record Wealth as AI Raises the Stakes

Today, Allianz published the 17th edition of its “Global Wealth Report”, which puts the asset and debt situation of households in almost 60 countries under the microscope.

Sept 17, 2026

For private retirement provision and Europe's innovative strength: Allianz invests in European growth fund

Allianz invests in the Scaleup Europe Fund alongside the European Commission to finance high-growth European technology companies in sectors including AI, quantum technology and semiconductors.

Sept 17, 2026 | Strategy & Investments, Climate Change, Asset Management

Inauguration of He Dreiht Wind Farm: Germany’s largest Offshore wind farm boosts security of supply

Wind farm in the German North Sea has been completed • It is the largest offshore wind farm in Germany, with an installed output of 960 megawatts • Full commissioning expected in the coming months

Sept 16, 2026 | Media release, Insurance solutions

Allianz Partners and Waymo Announce Strategic Collaboration for Autonomous Vehicle Insurance and Safety Research in Europe

Allianz Partners and Waymo announce a strategic collaboration to develop an integrated ecosystem across insurance, claims and safety research solutions supporting autonomous mobility expansion in Europe.

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