Full-Year Outlook Reaffirmed
Management reaffirmed the 2026 operating profit outlook of EUR 17.4 billion ± EUR 1 billion despite elevated market volatility and macro uncertainty.
Group Operating Profit and Earnings Momentum
Operating profit rose nearly 7% year‑on‑year. Underlying core net income increased 7% YoY, ROE reported at 18%, and core EPS growth of 9% after normalizing for the Bajaj disposal impact.
P&C Segment: Record Profit and Strong Underwriting
P&C delivered double‑digit operating profit growth, reaching a record operating profit of EUR 2.4 billion (11% growth YoY). Internal top‑line growth was 7% (roughly 50/50 price vs volume). Combined ratio improved to 91%, supported by expense ratio improvements and benign nat‑cat in the quarter.
Asset Management: Exceptional Net Inflows and Profitability
Asset managers posted record Q1 net inflows of EUR 45 billion (annualized organic growth ~9%). Revenues were EUR 2.2 billion, up 12% FX‑adjusted; operating profit exceeded EUR 850 million, up 15% FX‑adjusted. Product outperformance: ~90% outperformance on 1‑ and 3‑year basis across third‑party AUM.
Life & Health: Resilient Underlying Performance
Despite a tough Q1 2025 comparison, underlying new business volumes were slightly up after adjusting for FX and disposals. Asia (ex‑Thailand) new business up 12%; strong double‑digit new business value growth in German Health. Life normalized in‑force (CSM) growth ~1.5–1.7%.
Capital Strength and Solvency
Solvency II ratio ended the quarter at 221%, up c.2 percentage points vs year‑end, reflecting contained market impact and consistent operating capital generation.
Operational Productivity and AI Adoption
Group executing productivity and digitalization: use of AI across P&C value chain (marketing, distribution, claims, underwriting). Over EUR 100 million invested in training/skills in 2024–2025. Allianz Direct non‑motor product reported 30% of customers completing purchase fully via an AI agent; platform and submission‑hub improvements cited as drivers of faster response and higher conversion.
Protection & Health Strategic Progress
New disclosure for Health & Protection introduced. Protection & Health operating profit grew c.10% YoY (adjusted for UniCredit JV disposal). Management reiterated target to grow Protection & Health operating profit at a 7% CAGR to reach EUR 2.2 billion by 2027.