Allianz Australia
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Insurance
Founded as Manufacturers Mutual Insurance (MMI) in 1914. Acquired by Allianz in 1998 and rebranded Allianz Australia in 2000.
Company Ownership
Allianz Australia Ltd | AUS | website | ||||
Allianz SE
owns 100% of Allianz Australia Ltd |
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Financial services Insurance and asset management are its main businesses. |
Company Assessment
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In 2017 this company received the Australian Human Rights Commission Business Award. Through a partnership with Settlement Services International, Allianz established an innovative Sustainable Employment Program aimed at building a diverse and inclusive workforce; creating employment opportunities and support for refugees and migrants.
Source: Australian Human Rights Commission (2017) |
In 2018 this company was ordered by ASIC to refund more than 68,000 customers a total of $45.6 million over worthless add-on insurance sold to car owners.
Source: ABC (2018) |
According to the democracyforsale.net website, this company donated $726,091 to Australia's major political parties between 2012 and 2018, as disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commision (AEC).
Source: Democracy For Sale (2018)
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has agreed to accept a court enforceable undertaking (CEU) from this company acknowledging its past risk and compliance weaknesses and committing to finish rectifying these serious issues. The CEU commits Allianz to completing a series of transformation programs that relate to risk maturity, compliance, conduct and culture in a timeframe agreed with APRA. Allianz remains subject to an additional $150 million capital requirement, and APRA has advised that effective and sustainable implementation of its transformation programs is integral to any decision to remove this add-on.
Source: APRA (2021)
This company is listed by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as a Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holder. The citation is designed to encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces.
Source: WGEA (2022)
Between 2015 and 2018 this company paid $462 million tax on a total income of $12.7 billion, earning the number 33 spot on Michael West's Top 40 Tax Payers 2020. West calculated which of Australia's largest companies have paid the most tax using three years of tax transparency data published by the Australian Tax Office.
Source: Michael West (2018) |
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ShareAction's 2018 report rates the world's 80 largest insurers on their approach to climate-related risks and opportunities. Based on their management of material climate risk, insurers are rated from AAA if they show climate leadership, to D if their approach is limited. The lowest X rating is given to those showing no evidence of addressing climate issues. This company received a AA rating.
Source: AODP (2018)
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 89/100 in the Insurance category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 16 Dec 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global (2022)
The Insure Our Future campaign by a group of NGOs has ranked the world's leading insurance companies on fossil fuel insurance, fossil fuel divestment, and other climate leadership. Allianz scored middle rating for fossil fuel insurance, and thumbs up for fossil fuel divestment and other climate leadership.
Source: Insure Our Future (2020)
This company is a Carbon Trust Standard Bearer, signifying they have certified reductions in the environmental impact of their operations and supply chain
Source: Carbon Trust (2021)
In 2021, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of B.
Source: CDP (2021)
The 2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list is based on a rigorous assessment of nearly 7,000 public companies with revenue over US$1 billion. All companies are scored on environmental, social, governance and economic metrics relative to their peers, with 50% of the weight assigned to Clean Revenue and Clean Investment. This company ranked #93 in the Global 100.
Source: Corporate Knights (2022)
The 2022 Financial System Benchmark ranks 400 financial institutions across three measurement areas: governance and strategy, respecting planetary boundaries (environment, climate and biodiversity) and adhering to societal conventions (human rights). This company ranked #9/400, with a total score of 40.1/100.
Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2022) |
Forest 500 identifies the 350 companies and 150 financial institutions with the greatest exposure to tropical deforestation risk, and annually assesses them on the strength and implementation of their deforestation and human rights commitments. This financial institution received a score of 12%.
Source: Forest 500 (2023)
The 2018 update of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons' (ICAN) global report, "Don't Bank on the Bomb" showed that 329 financial institutions from around the world invested into 20 companies involved in the production, maintenance and modernization of nuclear weapons. Since 2014 this financial institution invested over US$1 billion into 10 of the 20 nuclear weapons producers named in the report.
Source: ICAN (2018) |
This company received a score of 44.8/100 in the Newsweek Green Ranking 2017, which ranks the world's largest publicly traded companies on eight indicators covering energy, greenhouse gases, water, waste, fines and penalties, linking executive pay to sustainability targets, board-level committee oversight of environmental issues and third-party audits. Ranking methodology by Corporate Knights and HIP Investor.
Source: Newsweek (2017)
This company appears on the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, signifying a commitment to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency.
Source: Bloomberg (2021)
This company was named in Seramount's 100 Best Companies 2022 for being a mum-friendly employer. Listed companies provide inclusive benefits for families, including paid gender-neutral parental leave, phase-back programs, bereavement leave after miscarriage, reimbursement for fertility expenses, and increased mental health benefits for employees.
Source: Seramount (2022)
This company is a signatory to the Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI), a global framework for the insurance industry to address environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities. PSI is an initiative of the United Nations.
Source: UNEPFI (2018)
This company is listed on the Facing Finance website as a financial institution which invests in companies that manufacture weapons or profit from violations of human rights, pollution, corruption, or international law. Follow link for further details.
Source: Facing Finance (2014)
BankTrack is a global network of civil society organisations and individuals tracking the operations of the banking sector and the activities they finance. BankTrack aims to promote fundamental changes in the banking sector so that banks adopt just and sustainable business practices. Follow the link to see this bank's profile.
Source: BankTrack (2018) |
Company Details
Type | Wholly-owned subsidiary |
Employees | 4,300 (2017) |
Contact Details
Address | 2 Market St, Sydney, NSW, 2001, Australia |
Phone | 13 1000 |
Website | www.allianz.com.au |