Allianz posts 15% rise in third quarter net profit Germany's Allianz has today posted a better-than-expected 15% rise in third-quarter net profit, figures that came a day after the insurer gave a rosier outlook for the full year. Business • 14 Nov
Allianz posts 15% rise in third quarter net profit Germany's Allianz has today posted a better-than-expected 15% rise in third-quarter net profit, figures that came a day after the insurer gave a rosier outlook for the full year. Business • 14 Nov
Aviva targets more savings after Direct Line takeover Insurer Aviva has today set itself new financial targets including nearly doubling cost savings from its combination with Direct Line, as CEO Amanda Blanc looks to convince investors the enlarged firm can deliver. Business • 13 Nov
Aviva targets more savings after Direct Line takeover Insurer Aviva has today set itself new financial targets including nearly doubling cost savings from its combination with Direct Line, as CEO Amanda Blanc looks to convince investors the enlarged firm can deliver. Business • 13 Nov
German insurer Munich Re warns of riot risk in Europe Tepid economic growth in Europe could result in a growing risk of civil unrest, a top executive with the German insurer Munich Re said today. Business • 16 Oct
German insurer Munich Re warns of riot risk in Europe Tepid economic growth in Europe could result in a growing risk of civil unrest, a top executive with the German insurer Munich Re said today. Business • 16 Oct
Prudential unveils $1.1 billion buyback, H1 profit rises Prudential has today unveiled a $1.1 billion share buyback plan and signalled higher dividends over the next two years, after posting a 12% rise in first-half new business profit on robust performance across key markets. Business • 27 Aug
Prudential unveils $1.1 billion buyback, H1 profit rises Prudential has today unveiled a $1.1 billion share buyback plan and signalled higher dividends over the next two years, after posting a 12% rise in first-half new business profit on robust performance across key markets. Business • 27 Aug
UK watchdog clears £3.7 billion Aviva-Direct Line deal The UK competition watchdog has today cleared Aviva's £3.7 billion takeover of smaller rival Direct Line, paving the way for the creation of Britain's largest home and motor insurer. Business • 01 Jul
UK watchdog clears £3.7 billion Aviva-Direct Line deal The UK competition watchdog has today cleared Aviva's £3.7 billion takeover of smaller rival Direct Line, paving the way for the creation of Britain's largest home and motor insurer. Business • 01 Jul
AXA's first quarter sales rise by 6% AXA, Europe's second-biggest insurer, has reported 6% growth in first quarter sales, led by property damage insurance to companies, its biggest business line. Business • 03 May 24
AXA's first quarter sales rise by 6% AXA, Europe's second-biggest insurer, has reported 6% growth in first quarter sales, led by property damage insurance to companies, its biggest business line. Business • 03 May 24
Allianz Q4 net profit up 19%, in line with expectations German insurer Allianz said its net profit rose 19% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, in line with expectations, and said it was aiming for a larger operating profit target in 2019. Business • 15 Feb 19
Allianz Q4 net profit up 19%, in line with expectations German insurer Allianz said its net profit rose 19% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, in line with expectations, and said it was aiming for a larger operating profit target in 2019. Business • 15 Feb 19
Allianz Q1 profit up 6.8% on investments, lower taxes German insurer Allianz said it was on track to meet its 2018 goals as it posted a forecast-beating 6.8% rise in first quarter net profit, lifted by higher investment results and lower tax rates. Business • 15 May 18
Allianz Q1 profit up 6.8% on investments, lower taxes German insurer Allianz said it was on track to meet its 2018 goals as it posted a forecast-beating 6.8% rise in first quarter net profit, lifted by higher investment results and lower tax rates. Business • 15 May 18
Insurer Aviva to sell its tobacco investments Aviva, Britain's biggest life insurer, is selling about £1 billion worth of bonds and shares it holds in tobacco companies, joining a global campaign to divest from the industry. Business • 21 Jun 17
Insurer Aviva to sell its tobacco investments Aviva, Britain's biggest life insurer, is selling about £1 billion worth of bonds and shares it holds in tobacco companies, joining a global campaign to divest from the industry. Business • 21 Jun 17
AIG to spin off mortgage insurance unit in US AIG said it would spin off its mortgage insurance unit and sell its broker-dealer network as part of the sweeping changes it has been promising shareholders as it fends off activist investor Carl Icahn. Business • 26 Jan 16
AIG to spin off mortgage insurance unit in US AIG said it would spin off its mortgage insurance unit and sell its broker-dealer network as part of the sweeping changes it has been promising shareholders as it fends off activist investor Carl Icahn. Business • 26 Jan 16
Allianz dividend vow offsets Pimco concerns German insurer Allianz has promised bigger dividend payouts having posted a forecast-beating jump in third-quarter net profit. Business • 07 Nov 14
Allianz dividend vow offsets Pimco concerns German insurer Allianz has promised bigger dividend payouts having posted a forecast-beating jump in third-quarter net profit. Business • 07 Nov 14
RSA's written premiums down as shakeup continues Insurer RSA said net written premiums fell in the first quarter of the year as a turnaround plan involving disposals and more disciplined trading took hold. Business • 08 May 14
RSA's written premiums down as shakeup continues Insurer RSA said net written premiums fell in the first quarter of the year as a turnaround plan involving disposals and more disciplined trading took hold. Business • 08 May 14
Prudential's 2013 net profits tumble Prudential said today that net profits slumped by nearly 40% last year, as it suffered from turbulence in emerging markets. Business • 12 Mar 14
Prudential's 2013 net profits tumble Prudential said today that net profits slumped by nearly 40% last year, as it suffered from turbulence in emerging markets. Business • 12 Mar 14
RSA report highlights local weaknesses RSA has said a review of its businesses concluded that accounting irregularities at the company were confined to its Irish business and did not amount to a group-wide problem. Business • 09 Jan 14
RSA report highlights local weaknesses RSA has said a review of its businesses concluded that accounting irregularities at the company were confined to its Irish business and did not amount to a group-wide problem. Business • 09 Jan 14
RBS raises £630m from third Direct Line stake sale Royal Bank of Scotland has raised about £630m sterling from its third sale of a stake in Direct Line Insurance Group. Business • 20 Sep 13
RBS raises £630m from third Direct Line stake sale Royal Bank of Scotland has raised about £630m sterling from its third sale of a stake in Direct Line Insurance Group. Business • 20 Sep 13
Aviva cuts dividend as recovery plan proceeds Aviva, Britain's second-biggest insurer, cut its dividend by over a quarter to provide extra funds for a turnaround strategy aimed at bolstering capital and profit. Business • 07 Mar 13
Aviva cuts dividend as recovery plan proceeds Aviva, Britain's second-biggest insurer, cut its dividend by over a quarter to provide extra funds for a turnaround strategy aimed at bolstering capital and profit. Business • 07 Mar 13
Prudential eyes emerging Asia expansion Prudential wants to expand its foothold in emerging southeast Asian economies after the region drove a better than expected 13% increase in its half-year profit. Business • 10 Aug 12
Prudential eyes emerging Asia expansion Prudential wants to expand its foothold in emerging southeast Asian economies after the region drove a better than expected 13% increase in its half-year profit. Business • 10 Aug 12
German insurer Allianz says profits soar 60% German insurance giant Allianz today said its net profits soared by 60% in the first quarter of 2012 and confirmed its full-year targets. Business • 15 May 12
German insurer Allianz says profits soar 60% German insurance giant Allianz today said its net profits soared by 60% in the first quarter of 2012 and confirmed its full-year targets. Business • 15 May 12
