Allianz SE / DE0008404005
15.05.2025 - 06:59:03Allianz reports record operating profit and is fully on track to achieve full-year outlook
Allianz SE / Key word(s): Quarter Results 15.05.2025 / 06:59 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 1Q 2025 Total business volume advances 11.7[1] percent to 54.0 billion euros reflecting sustained momentum across all segments Operating profit increases 6.3 percent to 4.2 billion euros, reaching 26 percent of our full-year outlook midpoint Shareholders’ core net income is stable at a very good level of 2.6 billion euros. Adjusted for a one-off tax provision related to the forthcoming sale of our stake in our Indian Joint Ventures, shareholders’ core net income is up 5 percent Core earnings per share grow 2.9 percent and reach 6.61 euros. Adjusted for the above-mentioned one-off tax provision, core earnings per share are up 7 percent Annualized core RoE is robust at 16.6 percent, or 17.2 percent adjusted for the effect of the one-off tax provision Solvency II capitalization ratio remains strong at 208 percent[2] Outlook Allianz is fully on track to achieve full-year operating profit outlook of 16.0 billion euros, plus or minus 1 billion euros[3] A strong balance sheet, limited Solvency II sensitivities, and attractive customer propositions give Allianz a competitive advantage in successfully managing current capital market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty Other Share buy-back program of up to 2 billion euros announced on February 27 underway; 0.1 billion euros completed in 1Q 2025 “Allianz’s first quarter performance and our confirmed outlook underscore our financial strength and resilient business model, which benefits from the attractiveness of our customer value propositions amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In fact, we view this uncertainty and change as a catalyst for innovation and growth, allowing us to pursue new opportunities and expand our offerings. As the world's leading insurance brand, we are well-positioned to benefit from the global flight to trust, with the ability to meet growing customer demand for protection and retirement solutions.” Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE --------------- [1] Internal growth; total growth 11.6 percent. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Allianz Group: Sustained strong momentum and record operating profit [2] Based on quarterly dividend accrual; additional accrual to reflect FY dividend would impact Solvency II capitalization ratio by -10%-p as of March 31, 2025. This applies to all information regarding the Solvency II capitalization ratio in this document. [3] As always, natural catastrophes and adverse developments in the capital markets, as well as factors stated in our cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements may severely affect the operating profit and/or net income of our operations and the results of the Allianz Group. --------------
Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre, Chief Financial Officer of Allianz SE ----------------------- [4] Change refers to internal growth. [5] Change versus December 31, 2024. [6] Core EPS and core RoE calculation based on shareholders‘ core net income. Property-Casualty insurance: Sustained growth momentum and excellent profitability -----------------------
5 percent compared to last year, driven by a higher insurance service result. The combined ratio improved slightly to an excellent level of to 91.8 percent (91.9 percent) exceeding our full-year outlook of ~93 percent. The loss ratio was 67.7 percent (67.3 percent). Natural catastrophe claims increased compared to a benign first quarter last year, but these were partly offset by a better run-off result. The expense ratio developed favorably by 0.5 percentage points to 24.1 percent. The retail8 business showed an excellent performance. It delivered strong internal growth of 9 percent while further improving its combined ratio to 91.8 percent (93.0 percent). In the commercial9 business, internal growth of 5 percent was good, reflecting the sustained momentum of the business, while navigating a slowing pricing environment. The segment achieved a strong combined ratio of 91.7 percent (89.9 percent). ------------- [7] Change refers to internal growth. [8] Retail including SME and Fleet. [9] Commercial including large Corporate, MidCorp, credit insurance, internal and 3rd party R/I. ------------ Life/Health insurance: Excellent new business growth
In 1Q 2025, PVNBP, the present value of new business premiums, grew by 16.8 percent to 26.1 (1Q 2024: 22.3) billion euros. This excellent growth was broad-based, reflecting the strength of our global franchise and attractiveness of our customer value proposition. 91 percent of our new business premiums were generated in our preferred lines of business. The new business margin (NBM) was at an attractive level of 5.5 percent (5.7 percent) and the value of new business (VNB) increased strongly by 13.6 percent to 1.4 (1.3) billion euros. Operating profit rose to 1.4 (1.3) billion euros, an increase of 7.5 percent. This strong performance was supported by growth in most regions. Contractual Service Margin (CSM) advanced from 55.6 billion euros at the end of 2024 to 57.0 billion euros.10 Normalized CSM growth in the first quarter was excellent at 1.9 percent, ahead of our full-year guidance of ~5 percent normalized annual growth. --------------- Asset Management: Strong operating profit and third-party net inflows [10] Includes gross CSM of 0.8 billion euros (as of December 31, 2024, and as of March 31, 2025), for UniCredit Allianz Vita S.p.A., which was classified as held for sale in the third quarter of 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, the German APR and the Austrian health businesses were transferred from the Property-Casualty segment to the Life/Health segment resulting in a 1.2 billion euro shift in the gross CSM opening balance. [11] Normalized CSM growth as of March 31, 2025. ---------------
[12] Internal growth. [13] Compared to December 31, 2024. 1Q 2025 RESULTS TABLE -------------
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Company: | Allianz SE |
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