Allianz’s CFO on Earnings, M&A, Inflows From Pimco

The transcript discusses the company's strong financial performance in 2018, highlighting increases in operating profit, net income, and dividends. It outlines the company's M&A strategy, including significant acquisitions and plans for 2019. The discussion also covers PIMCO's inflows and outflows, noting a challenging fourth quarter but a positive outlook for 2019. Regional and strategic challenges are addressed, with Europe and traditional strategies being most affected. Finally, the transcript examines pricing in property and casualty, indicating a stable and positive rate environment.

What factors contributed to the increase in revenue and operating profit in 2018?

What was the combined ratio for the property and casualty business, and how does it reflect on pricing?

What is the outlook for pricing in the industrial business as we move into 2019?