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Allianz SE reported a record operating profit of €4.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026, a 6.6 percent increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in its Property-Casualty division.
"Allianz delivered a record operating profit in the first quarter of 2026 - a testament to the strength of our fundamentals and the effectiveness of our customer-centered strategy," Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE, said.
The Munich-based insurer's total business volume grew 3.5 percent internally to €53.0 billion. Shareholders' core net income advanced 48.4 percent to €3.8 billion, influenced by the sale of stakes in Indian Joint Ventures. The company's Solvency II ratio increased by two percentage points to 221 percent.
The results put Allianz on track to achieve its full-year operating profit outlook of €17.4 billion, plus or minus €1 billion. The strong performance underscores the firm's ability to navigate a demanding operating environment while creating value.
The Property-Casualty segment was the main growth driver, posting its highest quarterly operating profit ever at €2.4 billion, an 11.1 percent increase from the prior year. The combined ratio improved by 0.9 percentage points to an excellent 91.0 percent, reflecting strong underwriting and a favorable expense ratio of 23.7 percent.
The Life/Health insurance business delivered a resilient operating profit of €1.4 billion. While the value of new business declined to €1.3 billion from an exceptionally strong prior-year quarter, the new business margin remained healthy at 5.3 percent, above the company's target.
Allianz's Asset Management division also showed strong results, with operating profit rising 5.8 percent to €857 million. The segment attracted record first-quarter third-party net inflows of €45 billion, pushing third-party assets under management to a record €2.043 trillion.
The strong start to the year suggests Allianz's diversified model is performing well, with its core insurance and asset management businesses delivering growth. Investors will watch the second-quarter results, due August 7, for signs of continued momentum.
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