Munich-based insurance giant Allianz reported a strong second quarter, with operating profit jumping 12% year-over-year to €4.4 billion—exceeding analyst forecasts of €4.27 billion. The company’s half-year results hit a record €8.6 billion, putting it on track to reach the upper end of its full-year target of €15–17 billion. Key drivers included robust performance in property-casualty insurance, where lower catastrophe losses and a 91.2% claims ratio boosted earnings, alongside a €300 million gain from a joint venture divestment. Life and health insurance also grew dynamically, contributing double-digit internal growth.
Asset Management Lags Behind
While insurance segments thrived, asset management saw modest 6.6% growth, with net inflows of €14 billion offset by currency-related declines in third-party assets under management. Despite this, Allianz maintains a conservative full-year outlook of €16 billion (±€1 billion), though analysts project €17 billion. The company’s Solvency II ratio of 209% and a €2 billion share buyback program underscore its financial resilience, leaving investors optimistic about future stock performance.
