Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty was formed from the merger of Allianz Global Risks and Allianz Marine & Aviation beginning in November 2005 and was launched as a wholly owned entity of Allianz SE. We are now uniquely equipped to serve your needs, providing not only financial strength but also an unequalled global network of specialists with established industry records who support a diverse array of products and services.

We speak your language, and wherever you are in the world, you'll find us. We understand your risks, inside and out, and can provide locally tailored solutions for a full range of insurance products and services to protect you from the unexpected. At the same time, you can enjoy an easier way of doing business with us through our single point of access approach.

"The way our clients see their world varies, depending on where they are and what their business is. They have individual needs that require tailormade solutions for which they can rely on us," says CEO Axel Theis. "We offer them expertise, financial strength and, above all, a shared vision in a global partnership."

Our industry Global Practice Groups maintain standards for risk assessment, grading and pricing to ensure that you can expect the same consistently high level of expertise and underwriting throughout our network. Experts from our Global Underwriting Centers provide clients with specialist knowledge and specific underwriting solutions. And of course, when disaster does strike, we offer you skilled teams and seasoned claims managers who quickly evaluate your loss and to provide you with what you need to keep your business up and running.

We operate in about 70 countries and work with additional network partners in many more across the globe. In addition, decades of rich experience as a corporate insurer put unique tools at our disposal to benefit our clients.

We want to form relationships over the long term. We build teams with clients and brokers based on commitment, stability and trust. And we'll be there for you in the future because our fundamentals are solid. In the big picture we're there to help you when things go wrong: a strong, long-term partner. Today, tomorrow and long into the future, wherever you are, we'll be looking out for you.