Best’s News & Research Service - March 27, 2026 11:23 AM (EDT)
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Allianz SE and Its Rated Subsidiaries
- March 27, 2026 11:23 AM (EDT)
//BestWire// - AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of Allianz SE (Allianz) (Germany) and its rated subsidiaries. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of the outstanding rated debt instruments issued by Allianz Finance II B.V. and guaranteed by Allianz. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and Long-Term IRs.)
The ratings reflect Allianz’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, very favourable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
Allianz’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), which is expected to remain at the strongest level for year-end 2025 and prospectively, supported by strong earnings generation and prudent capital management. Partial equity credit is given in the BCAR model to soft capital components, including hybrid debt and life contractual service margin and risk adjustment. The balance sheet strength assessment also benefits from the group’s robust asset-liability and liquidity management and prudent reserving practices, and factors in its financial leverage and coverage ratios. Financial flexibility is considered excellent due to the group’s proven access to capital markets.
Allianz’s strong operating performance assessment reflects its highly diversified earnings profile and track record of robust and relatively stable income. Allianz reported strong operating results in 2025, underpinned by solid returns from its diversified income streams, reflecting stringent underwriting discipline and effective expense management. AM Best expects the group’s technical performance to remain strong over the cycle.
Allianz is one of the world’s largest insurance groups, with superior diversification by geography and business lines, as well as leading positions in many developed and emerging markets, offering a complete range of life and non-life insurance solutions and asset management services. The organisation’s competitive position is supported by its scale, strong management capabilities and brand recognition.
The FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa” (Superior) have been affirmed with stable outlooks for the following subsidiaries of Allianz SE:
· Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brasil S.A.
· Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE
· Allianz S.p.A.
· Allianz Risk Transfer AG
· Allianz Risk Transfer (Bermuda) Limited
· AWP P&C S.A.
· Jefferson Insurance Company
· AWP Health & Life S.A.
· Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company
· Allianz Underwriters Insurance Company
· AGCS Marine Insurance Company
· American Automobile Insurance Company
· Euler Hermes North America Insurance Company (Allianz Trade)
· National Surety Corporation
· Chicago Insurance Company
· Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
· Fireman’s Fund Indemnity Corporation
· Interstate Fire & Casualty Company
· Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
· Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York
· Allianz México, S.A., Compañía de Seguros
The following Long-Term IRs have been affirmed with stable outlooks:
Allianz Finance II B.V. (debt issues are guaranteed by Allianz SE)—
- “aa” (Superior) on EUR 750 million 3% senior unsecured bonds, due 2028
- “aa” (Superior) on GBP 750 million 4.5% senior unsecured bonds, due 2043
This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best’s website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best’s Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings (BCR), Best’s Performance Assessments (PA), Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments (PCA) and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments.
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