CFO Says Allianz Clearly Interested in Acquisitions

The transcript covers Allianz's financial performance, including a dividend increase to 8 euros per share, and its strategic approach to capital management and acquisitions. The CFO discusses the company's focus on property and casualty, shareholder returns through buybacks, and PIMCO's strong inflow performance. The impact of market volatility and interest rates is also addressed, along with speculation on potential M&A targets.

What was the record year mentioned for natural disaster insurance?

What dividend did the company raise to per share?

What percentage of net income does the company pay as dividends?

What factors does the company consider when looking into acquisitions?

What was the amount of buybacks the company did in 2017?

How much inflow did PIMCO see in the last quarter of 2017?

What is the company's stance on increasing interest rates?