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Information on the history and background of Allianz New Zealand.

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Allianz New Zealand


Allianz New Zealand provides a range of personal, commercial and corporate insurance products through selected Broker and Agent business partners.

With its head office in Auckland, the company operates throughout New Zealand as part of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s most renowned insurers and financial services providers. In New Zealand, Allianz draws on this experience, specialist knowledge, and worldwide support to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions for local companies and global businesses alike.

Above all, Allianz is committed to excellence in its daily business - in its relationships with customers, its shareholder, employees and the wider community.

History of Allianz New Zealand

2000Official change in title from MMI General Insurance (NZ) Ltd to Allianz New Zealand Ltd.
1998Allianz acquires majority shareholding in MMI which becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz AG.
1997MMI acquires Primary & Excess Insurance.
1994MMI acquires Switzerland Insurance.
1993MMI acquires Intermed Insurance Services.
1990MMI establishes an office in New Zealand.

Allianz Group

The Allianz Group is one of the largest and most renowned insurance and financial services providers in the world. Representing an international network of strong brands with first-class products, Allianz brings together the expertise of specialists in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, asset management and banking. Above all, the Group strives for commitment to excellence in its daily business - in relationships with customers, shareholders, employees and the wider community.

Founded in 1890 in Berlin, Allianz is now present through its subsidiary companies in more than 70 countries with over 162,000 employees and 60 million customers. At the top of the international group is the holding company, Allianz AG, with its head office in Munich.

In fiscal year 2004, Allianz's total revenues amounted to 96.9 billion euros ($NZ176 billion). At the end of 2004 the Allianz Group had more than one trillion euros ($NZ1,819) in assets under management. Of this, 585 billion euros ($NZ1,064 billion) were assets managed for third parties.

For more information, visit the Allianz Australia website.