...October 12, 2021 - We continue to believe that Allianz's capitalization will improve to very strong by 2021 and that the group will benefit from its strong earnings capacity, shielding it from potential adverse events. - We revised up our view of the strategic importance captive insurer Allianz Re Dublin DAC has within the group to core. - We therefore affirmed our '##' ratings on Allianz's core subsidiaries and on its operating holding company, Allianz SE. We raised the rating on Allianz Re Dublin DAC to '##' from '##-'. - The outlook on Allianz SE is stable because we expect the group's capitalization will recover to very strong by end-2021. FRANKFURT (S&P Global Ratings) Oct. 12, 2021--S&P Global Ratings today affirmed its '##' long-term issuer credit and insurer financial strength ratings on the core operating entities of Germany-based Allianz group and its holding company Allianz SE. We also raised to '##' from '##-' the insurer financial strength rating on Allianz Re Dublin DAC. The...