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Allianz SE delivered a strong start to 2026 during its first quarter earnings call on May 13. Chief Financial Officer Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre highlighted continued progress across key strategic areas. The company reaffirmed its full year outlook despite elevated market volatility.

11 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The board of Grupo Mutua approved the acquisition of the remaining 55% stake in Seguros del Estado and Seguros de Vida del Estado, securing full ownership of both companies.

Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks to US insurance companies climbed 10.4% to $177.85 billion as of December 31, 2025, according to the FHLBanks Office of Finance. This figure marks a new all-time period-end high and the second straight year of double-digit growth. Insurers broadened their participation in the system amid flourishing spread investing.

24 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 50.6% to a record US$42.2 billion last year, driven by affluent customers seeking wealth transfer, protection and medical coverage. Paul Murray, CEO of Swiss Re’s life and health business, attributed the growth to more wealthy individuals establishing family offices in the city. Hong Kong’s lack of estate duty and tax incentives for single family offices since 2023 have drawn high-net-worth families.