Allianz trying to bulk up in Asia; waiting for online licence from China

Published Wed, Jun 21, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Munich

ALLIANZ SE, the German insurer that stemmed outflows at US asset manager Pimco, is now trying to bulk up on the other side of the world.

"Asia is still a relatively small part of the overall global portfolio but it holds a very big promise," George Sartorel, chief executive officer of the Asia-Pacific business, said. "We have kept quiet in Asia for a long time, but our goal is to accelerate growth in the region. We see it really as the growth engine for Allianz."