...Leading Insurance Player: Allianz is one of the largest insurance groups in the world. It is the biggest insurance company in Germany and is among the leading companies in all the large eurozone countries. It has sizeable market positions in eastern Europe, India, China and Taiwan. Allianz is also one of the largest asset managers in the world, via its business units Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO. Well-Diversified Insurance Portfolio: Allianz is well diversified, in business lines and geographical exposure, and through distribution channels. Along with its asset management activities, Allianz serves all product lines for old-age provisioning and health insurance, as well as all major property/casualty (P/C) insurance segments. With current low interest rates, Allianz benefits in particular from its strong non-life franchise in Europe. Very Strong Capitalisation: Allianz has a sound capital base, according to Fitch Ratings' risk- based capital assessment, and this makes it resilient...
