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Allianz SE

Annual Report May 21, 2015

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Allianz Group Interim Report First Quarter of 2015

Allianz at a glance

Quarterly results

three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 Change from
previous year
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Income statement
Total revenues1 € mn 37,769 33,963 11.2% 6
Operating profit2 € mn 2,855 2,723 4.8% 7
Net income2 € mn 1,937 1,740 11.3% 7
thereof: attributable to shareholders € mn 1,822 1,640 11.0% 7
Business segments3
Property-Casualty
Gross premiums written € mn 17,339 15,217 13.9% 10
Operating profit2 € mn 1,285 1,489 (13.7)% 11
Net income2 € mn 922 645 42.9% 13
Combined ratio % 94.6 92.6 2.0%-p 11
Life/Health
Statutory premiums € mn 18,822 17,163 9.7% 16
Operating profit2 € mn 1,104 880 25.5% 18
Net income2 € mn 739 629 17.5% 20
Margin on reserves bps 77 73 5 20
Asset Management
Operating revenues € mn 1,573 1,517 3.7% 25
Operating profit2 € mn 555 646 (14.0)% 25
Net income2 € mn 329 406 (19.0)% 26
Cost-income ratio % 64.7 57.4 7.3%-p 25
Corporate and Other
Total revenues € mn 140 139 0.7%
Operating result2 € mn (101) (222) 54.4% 28
Net income (loss)2 € mn (49) 131 n.m. 28
Balance sheet as of 31 March4
Total assets € mn 878,313 805,787 9.0% 31
Shareholders' equity € mn 68,397 60,747 12.6% 30
Non-controlling interests € mn 3,103 2,955 5.0% 30
Share information
Basic earnings per share 4.01 3.62 10.9% 88
Diluted earnings per share 4.00 3.55 12.9% 88
Share price as of 31 March4 161.85 137.35 17.8% 1
Market capitalization as of 31 March4 € mn 73,965 62,769 17.8%
Other data
Standard&Poor's rating5 AA Stable outlook AA Stable outlook
Conglomerate solvency ratio4,
6
% 190 181 10%-p 30
Total assets under management as of 31 March4 € Bn 1,933 1,801 7.3% 24
thereof: third-party assets under management as of 31 March4 € Bn 1,408 1,313 7.2% 24

1 Total revenues comprise statutory gross premiums written in Property-Casualty and Life/Health, operating revenues in Asset Management, and total revenues in Corporate and Other (Banking).

2 The Allianz Group uses operating profit and net income as key financial indicators to assess the performance of its business segments and the Group as a whole.

3 The Allianz Group operates and manages its activities through four business segments: Property-Casualty, Life/Health, Asset Management, and Corporate and Other. For further information, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

4 2014 figures as of 31 December 2014.

5 Insurer financial strength rating, affirmed on 22 December 2014.

6 Conglomerate solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 were adjusted for an upcoming redemption of hybrid capital (subordinated bonds) of € 0.4 bn in June 2015, for which a call notice was published in April 2015. Excluding these adjustments, the solvency ratios would be 192% and 182% (including off-balance sheet reserves) as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively. Off-balance sheet reserves are accepted by the authorities as eligible capital only upon request. Allianz SE has not submitted an application so far. Excluding off-balance sheet reserves and adjusted for the upcoming redemption of hybrid capital, the solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 would be 182% and 172%, respectively.

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Content

3 A  Interim Group Management Report

39 B  Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Allianz Share

Development of the Allianz share price versus STOXX Europe 600 Insurance and EURO STOXX 50

Basic Share Information

Security codes WKN 840 400
ISIN DE 000 840 400 5
Bloomberg ALV GR
Reuters 0#ALVG.DEU

Disclaimer regarding Roundings

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in millions of Euros (€ MN) unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures. Previously published figures have been adjusted accordingly.

Interim Group Management Report

Interim Group Management Report

Pages 4 – 38

Executive Summary

23 Asset Management

  • 5 Executive Summary
  • 10 Property-Casualty Insurance Operations
  • 16 Life/Health Insurance Operations

  • 27 Corporate and Other

  • 29 Outlook

30 Balance Sheet Review 37 Reconciliations

Executive Summary

First quarter 2015

  • − Revenues increased strongly by 11.2% to € 37.8 bn.
  • − Operating profit grew to € 2,855 mn.
  • − Net income at € 1,937 mn an increase of 11.3%.
  • − Solvency ratio increased by 10 percentage points to 190%.1

Allianz Group overview

Allianz SE and its subsidiaries (the Allianz Group) have operations in over 70 countries. The Group's results are reported by business segment: Property-Casualty insurance operations, Life/Health insurance operations, Asset Management, and Corporate and Other.

Key figures

key figures Allianz group

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Total revenues 37,769 33,963
Operating profit 2,855 2,723
Net income 1,937 1,740
Solvency ratio1 in % 190 181

Earnings summary

Economic and industry environment in the first quarter of 2015

Most industrialized countries registered a fairly solid start to 2015. The Eurozone economy benefited from lower oil prices and the depreciation of the Euro. Growth performance in many major emerging market economies remained subdued, among other things for structural reasons. Overall, global economic activity continued to trend moderately upwards.

In March 2015, the European Central Bank started its bond purchasing program and in the United States, the Federal Reserve Bank changed its forward guidance, thus in principle paving the way for an initial rate hike later this year. The increasingly divergent monetary policy stances of the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank contributed to a further pronounced weakening of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar. The U.S. Dollar to Euro exchange rate was 1.07 at the end of the first quarter (beginning of the year: 1.21).

Yields on 10-year German government bonds continued to decline and closed the quarter at 0.2%, 30 basis points lower than at the beginning of the year. Spreads on government bonds in most Eurozone periphery countries tightened further in the first quarter of 2015. Equity markets in many emerging and mature economies strengthened during the first quarter, with strong gains in the Eurozone in particular.

U.S. winter weather losses, storms in Europe, pricing weakness in the property-casualty sector and big movements on the currency markets all caused headaches in the first quarter of 2015. One challenge stands out, however: the continuous drop in European yields, which has put investment returns under heavy pressure and impacted capital positions. This prompted the industry to shift up a gear in its response: diversifying investments into so-called alternatives, reducing expenses and shifting the business mix, especially in the life segment.

1 Conglomerate solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 were adjusted for an upcoming redemption of hybrid capital (subordinated bonds) of € 0.4 bn in June 2015, for which a call notice was published in April 2015. Excluding these adjustments, the solvency ratios would be 192% and 182% (including off-balance sheet reserves) as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively. Off-balance sheet

reserves are accepted by the authorities as eligible capital only upon request. Allianz SE has not submitted an application so far. Excluding off-balance sheet reserves and adjusted for the upcoming redemption of hybrid capital, the solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 would be 182% and 172%, respectively.

Management's assessment of first quarter 2015 results

Our total revenues grew 11.2% to € 37.8 bn. This equals an increase of 3.7% on an internal basis1, and was mainly driven by strong revenue growth in our Life/Health business and in our Property-Casualty business. However, lower operating revenues in our Asset Management business segment partly offset this growth.

Our operating profit was up 4.8% to € 2,855 mn. The main driver behind this was a higher investment margin in our Life/Health business. An improvement of the result in our Corporate and Other business also contributed to the increase. These positive developments were partly offset by a lower underwriting result and restructuring charges in our Property-Casualty business, while increased operating expenses were the main driver for a decline in operating profit in our Asset Management business.

Net income rose 11.3% to € 1,937 mn, primarily due to our strong operating performance and favorable market developments. Net income attributable to shareholders and non-controlling interests amounted to € 1,822 mn (1Q 2014: € 1,640 mn) and € 115 mn (1Q 2014: € 100 mn), respectively.

Our shareholders' equity amounted to € 68.4 bn, an increase of € 7.7 bn compared to year-end 2014. Our conglomerate solvency ratio grew 10 percentage points to 190%2.

1 Internal total revenue growth excludes the effects of foreign currency translation as well as acquisitions and disposals. Please refer to page 37 for a reconciliation of nominal total revenue growth to internal total revenue growth for each of our segments and the Allianz Group as a whole.

2 Conglomerate solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 were adjusted for an upcoming redemption of hybrid capital (subordinated bonds) of € 0.4 bn in June 2015, for which a call notice was published in April 2015. Excluding these adjustments, the solvency ratios would be 192% and 182% (including off-balance sheet reserves) as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively. Off-balance sheet reserves are accepted by the authorities as eligible capital only upon request. Allianz SE has not submitted an application so far. Excluding off-balance sheet reserves and adjusted for the upcoming redemption of hybrid capital, the solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 would be 182% and 172%, respectively.

Total revenues3

Total revenues – BUSINESS Segments

� mn

1 Total revenues include € (103) mn (1Q 2014: € (72) mn) from consolidation for 1Q 2015.

Property-Casualty gross premiums written grew 13.9% and amounted to € 17.3 bn. On an internal basis1, we recorded an increase in gross premiums written of 3.5%. This was largely driven by positive volume effects. We registered strong growth particularly at AGCS, Allianz Worldwide Partners, in Germany and in Latin America.

Life/Health statutory premiums amounted to € 18.8 bn, an increase of 5.3% on an internal basis1. Strong growth of single premium unit-linked products in Italy and in the Asia-Pacific region more than compensated for the decreases in France and Benelux, while favorable foreign currency translation effects offset a decrease in the United States.

Asset Management operating revenues increased by € 56 mn – or 3.7% – to € 1,573 mn. Excluding the positive foreign currency translation effects of € 218 mn, operating revenues decreased by 10.7% on an internal basis1. This decrease was mainly driven by lower net fee and commission income due to continued third-party assets under management net outflows, partly offset by higher performance fees.

Total revenues in our Banking operations (reported in our Corporate and Other business segment) were flat at € 140 mn.

3 Total revenues comprise statutory gross premiums written in Property-Casualty and in Life/Health, operating revenues in Asset Management and total revenues in Corporate and Other (Banking).

A Interim Group Management Report

23 Asset Management

5 Executive Summary

  • 10 Property-Casualty Insurance Operations
  • 16 Life/Health Insurance Operations

27 Corporate and Other

29 Outlook

30 Balance Sheet Review 37 Reconciliations

Operating profit

Operating profit – BUSINESS Segments

Our Property-Casualty operating profit fell by € 205 mn – or 13.7% – to

€ 1,285 mn. This was mainly due to a less favorable underwriting result, compared to the first quarter 2014, and restructuring charges. However, our operating investment income (net) went up by € 51 mn to € 799 mn.

Life/Health operating profit increased by € 224 mn – or 25.5% – to € 1,104 mn. This was largely driven by higher net harvesting and favorable fair value effects in Germany, a higher investment margin due to an increased asset base in the United States, and also supported by favorable foreign currency translation effects.

Asset Management operating profit decreased by € 91 mn – or 14.0% – to € 555 mn. Excluding the positive foreign currency translation effects of € 82 mn, operating profit dropped by 26.7% on an internal basis1. Adjusted for foreign currency translation effects, lower net fee and commission income, resulting from lower average thirdparty assets under management and lower margins, could not be offset by higher performance fees. PIMCO's Special Performance Award also had an impact on operating profit.

Our operating result in Corporate and Other improved by € 121 mn to a loss of € 101 mn. This was mainly due to the adapted cost allocation scheme for the pension provisions between the German subsidiaries and Allianz SE, which led to higher other income in our reportable segment Holding&Treasury.

Non-operating result

Our non-operating result improved by € 56 mn to a loss of € 61 mn, mainly driven by higher non-operating realized gains and losses (net). This was partially offset by lower non-operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) and the absence of a positive one-off effect from a pension revaluation of € 117 mn reported in the first quarter of 2014.

Non-operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) decreased by € 55 mn to a loss of € 124 mn, mainly due to unfavorable impacts from hedging-related activities.

Non-operating realized gains and losses (net) increased from € 126 mn to € 318 mn as a result of higher realizations on debt securities and equities.

Non-operating impairments of investments (net) improved by € 46 mn to a loss of € 20 mn, mainly due to lower impairments on debt securities.

Income taxes

Income taxes decreased by € 9 MN to € 858 MN and the effective tax rate declined to 30.7% (2014: 33.2%). This was mostly due to variations in the regional development of the Group's results, as well as to lower tax expenses relating to previous years.

Net income

Net income increased by € 197 mn to € 1,937 mn, driven primarily by the higher operating result. Net income attributable to shareholders and non-controlling interests amounted to € 1,822 mn (1Q 2014: € 1,640 mn) and € 115 mn(1Q 2014: € 100 mn), respectively. The largest non-controlling interests in net income related to Euler Hermes and PIMCO.

Basic earnings per share increased from € 3.62 to € 4.01; diluted earnings per share increased from € 3.55 to € 4.00. For further information on earnings per share, please refer to note 39 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

1 Operating profit adjusted for foreign currency translation and (de-)consolidation effects.

Total revenues and reconciliation of operating profit (Loss) to net income (loss)

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Total revenues1 37,769 33,963
Premiums earned (net) 18,272 16,686
Operating investment result
Interest and similar income 5,404 5,139
Operating income from financial assets and liabilities
carried at fair value through income (net)
683 (250)
Operating realized gains/losses (net) 2,519 780
Interest expenses, excluding interest expenses
from external debt
(103) (98)
Operating impairments of investments (net) (89) (296)
Investment expenses (238) (199)
Subtotal 8,176 5,077
Fee and commission income 2,644 2,408
Other income 77 78
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) (12,804) (11,809)
Change in reserves for insurance and investment
contracts (net)2
(6,139) (3,440)
Loan loss provisions (8) (9)
Acquisition and administrative expenses (net),
excluding acquisition-related expenses and one-off
effects from pension revaluation
(6,303) (5,452)
Fee and commission expenses (942) (782)
Operating amortization of intangible assets (5) (5)
Restructuring charges (90) 1
Other expenses (28) (30)
Reclassification of tax benefits 5
Operating profit 2,855 2,723
Non-operating investment result
Non-operating income from financial assets and
liabilities carried at fair value through income (net)
(124) (70)
Non-operating realized gains/losses (net) 318 126
Non-operating impairments of investments (net) (20) (66)
Subtotal 174 (9)
Income from fully consolidated private equity
investments (net)
2 (5)
Interest expenses from external debt (212) (205)
Acquisition-related expenses 7 5
One-off effects from pension revaluation
Non-operating amortization of intangible assets
(28)
117
(20)
Reclassification of tax benefits (5)
Non-operating items (61) (117)
Income (loss) before income taxes 2,794 2,607
Income taxes (858) (867)
Net income (loss) 1,937 1,740
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 115 100
Shareholders 1,822 1,640
Basic earnings per share in € 4.01 3.62
Diluted earnings per share in € 4.00 3.55

1 Total revenues comprise statutory gross premiums written in Property-Casualty and in Life/Health, operating revenues in Asset Management and total revenues in Corporate and Other (Banking). 2 Includes expenses for premium refunds (net) in Property-Casualty of € (109) MN (2014: € (59) MN).

Risk management

Risk management is an integral part of our business and supports our value-based management. For further information please refer to the Risk and Opportunity Report in our Annual Report 2014. The Allianz Group's management feels comfortable with our overall risk profile and has confidence in the effectiveness of our risk management framework to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment as well as day-to-day business needs. The risk profile described in the latest Risk and Opportunity Report remains largely unchanged. We consider the current state of the economy, combined with the persisting low interest rate environment in the Eurozone, as an increasingly challenging risk to our investment targets. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties also represent risks which we are monitoring closely. In addition, Allianz continues to be exposed to regulatory developments – especially the European solvency directive (Solvency II) and the designation of Allianz as a global systemically important insurer.

Financial market and operating environment Developments

Many countries within the Eurozone currently face weak economic growth and low inflation rates. The economic malaise is being addressed by the ECB through its expansive monetary policy. As a result, financial markets are characterized by historically low interest rates and risk premia, prompting investors to look for higher yielding – and potentially higher risk – investments. In addition to sustained low interest rates, the weakening of the Eurozone's growth momentum, the challenges of implementing long-term structural reforms in key Eurozone countries, and uncertainty about the future path of monetary policy may lead to higher market volatility accompanied by a flight to quality and a scenario with falling equity and bond prices due to rising spread levels along with even lower interest rates.

Continuing geopolitical risks, including the conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine – and the resulting international sanctions against Russia – are manageable for the Allianz Group because our direct exposure to these regions remains relatively small in the context of our overall portfolio. Nevertheless, we are monitoring these developments since a significant deterioration may lead to spillover effects on global financial markets, triggering indirect effects which may have a negative impact on our business and risk profile. Over the past years Allianz Group and its operating entities have developed operational contingency plans for various crisis scenarios and continue to conduct scenario analyses on a regular basis to bolster our financial and operational resilience to strong shock scenarios. In addition, we continue to optimize our product design and pricing in the Life/Health business segment with respect to guarantees and surrender conditions. Continuous monitoring as well as prudent risk positions and contingency planning remain priorities for our management.

A Interim Group Management Report

5 Executive Summary

  • 23 Asset Management
  • 10 Property-Casualty Insurance Operations
  • 16 Life/Health Insurance Operations
  • 27 Corporate and Other
  • 29 Outlook

30 Balance Sheet Review 37 Reconciliations

Regulatory developments

In March 2014, the European Parliament approved the Solvency II "Omnibus II" directive, allowing the new risk-based solvency capital framework for the E.U. to proceed with a planned introduction date of January 2016. Although the European Commission's draft for the delegated regulation of Solvency II was approved and published in January 2015, the interpretation of some of the important final requirements remains unclear. This situation creates some uncertainty with respect to Allianz's ultimate Solvency II capital requirements, especially under the application of our internal model in case the final rules deviate from our current understanding of them – for example the application of third-country equivalence for the United States.

In addition to Solvency II uncertainty, the future capital requirements applicable to Global Systemically Important Insurers (socalled G-SIIs) are also unclear, contributing to uncertainty in terms of the ultimate capital requirements for Allianz. Finally, the potential for a multiplicity of different regulatory regimes, capital standards and reporting requirements will increase operational complexity and costs.

In any case, due to the market value balance sheet approach, the Solvency II regime will lead to higher volatility in solvency ratios, compared to Solvency I.

Events after the balance sheet date

For information on events after the balance sheet date, please refer to note 41 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Other information

Recent organizational changes

For information on recent organizational changes, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Strategy

The Allianz Group's strategy is described in the Strategy and Steering chapter in our Annual Report 2014. There have been no material changes to our Group strategy.

Products, services and sales channels

For an overview of the products and services offered by the Allianz Group, as well as sales channels, please refer to the Business Operations and Markets chapter in our Annual Report 2014. Information on our brand can also be found in the Progress in Sustainable Development chapter in our Annual Report 2014.

Property-Casualty Insurance Operations

First quarter 2015

  • − Gross premiums written amounted to € 17.3 BN growth of 13.9%.
  • − Operating profit at € 1,285 MN affected by a lower underwriting result and restructuring charges.
  • − Combined ratio at 94.6%.

Business segment overview

Our Property-Casualty business offers a wide range of products and services for both private and corporate clients. Our offerings cover many insurance classes such as motor, accident/disability, property and general liability. We conduct business worldwide in more than 70 countries. We are also a global leader in travel insurance, assistance services and credit insurance. We distribute our products via a broad network of agents, brokers, banks and other strategic partners, as well as through direct channels.

Key figures

key figures property-casualty

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Gross premiums written 17,339 15,217
Operating profit 1,285 1,489
Net income 922 645
Loss ratio in % 66.4 64.6
Expense ratio in % 28.2 28.0
Combined ratio in % 94.6 92.6

Gross premiums written1

On a nominal basis, we recorded gross premiums written of € 17,339 MN, an increase of € 2,122 MN or 13.9% compared to the first quarter of 2014. Foreign currency translation effects were positive and amounted to € 715 MN, largely due to favorable effects from the U.S. Dollar, the Swiss Franc, the British Pound and the Australian Dollar against the Euro.2 Consolidation/deconsolidation effects were positive at € 853 MN, mainly because of the transfer of the French International Health business to the reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners3, the acquisition of a part of the insurance business of UnipolSai, and the takeover of the Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office in Australia.

1 We comment on the development of our gross premiums written on an internal basis; meaning adjusted for foreign currency translation and (de-)consolidation effects in order to provide more comparable information.

3 In the fourth quarter of 2014, our French International Health business was transferred from France (Life/ Health) to the reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners effective 1 January 2014.

On an internal basis, our gross premiums written were up 3.5% driven by favorable volume effects of 2.8% and price effects of 0.7%. We registered strong growth at AGCS, Allianz Worldwide Partners, in Germany and Latin America.

Analyzing internal premium growth in terms of price and volume, we use four clusters based on 1Q 2015 internal growth over 1Q 2014:

Cluster 1:

Overall growth – both price and volume effects are positive.

Cluster 2:

Overall growth – either price or volume effects are positive.

Cluster 3:

Overall decline – either price or volume effects are negative.

Cluster 4:

Overall decline – both price and volume effects are negative.

2 Based on the average exchange rates in 2015 compared to 2014.

A Interim Group Management Report

5 Executive Summary

  • 10 Property-Casualty Insurance Operations
  • 16 Life/Health Insurance Operations
  • 23 Asset Management
  • 27 Corporate and Other
  • 29 Outlook

30 Balance Sheet Review 37 Reconciliations

Cluster 1

In Ireland, gross premiums were at € 138 MN. The internal growth of 15.5% was largely the result of positive volume effects in our motor business.

In Australia, gross premiums were up 9.2% on an internal basis and amounted to € 686 MN. Volume gains in our domestic motor and home business supported by positive price effects in the compulsory third party (CTP) insurance and workers compensation business drove this development.

At Allianz Worldwide Partners, gross premiums rose to € 1,601 MN, a growth of 8.3 % on an internal basis. This was driven by volume growth in our travel business in the United States, France and Australia.

In Spain, gross premiums increased 6.7% on an internal basis and stood at € 655 MN. This was due to positive price and volume effects across all our lines of business.

In the United Kingdom, gross premiums amounted to € 747 MN. The internal growth of 5.1% was driven by positive price effects across almost all our lines of business and supported by higher volumes in the pet insurance and our retail motor business.

In Germany, gross premiums were at € 4,219 MN – a rise of 2.6% on an internal basis due to favorable price and volume effects in our motor and commercial non-motor business.

Cluster 2

In Latin America, we recorded gross premiums of € 517 MN – an increase of 26.6% on an internal basis. This strong growth was mainly driven by volume effects in our motor business in Argentina and Brazil.

At AGCS1, gross premiums totaled € 2,382 MN. The internal growth of 5.5% was mainly due to favorable volume effects in our risk transfer business as well as in our aviation and liability lines of business.

In Asia-Pacific, we recorded gross premiums of € 211 MN. The increase of 2.8% on an internal basis was largely driven by volume effects in Indonesia and our motor business in Malaysia.

In Credit Insurance, gross premiums grew by 1.8% to € 652 MN on an internal basis. This result was mainly generated by positive volume effects in our growth markets in the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.

In France, gross premiums were at € 1,530 MN – up 1.0 % on an internal basis due to positive price effects in our personal and commercial lines.

Cluster 3

In Italy, gross premiums were down 0.3 % on an internal basis to € 1,174 MN. This was mainly driven by our non-motor business which was partly compensated by our motor business due to higher volume effects.

Cluster 4

In Central and Eastern Europe, gross premiums decreased 14.5% on an internal basis and were at € 569 MN. Negative volume effects in Russia following the downscaling of our motor and other retail business mainly drove this development.

In Switzerland, gross premiums amounted to € 1,069 MN – a decrease of 0.7 % on an internal basis due to a shift towards more flexible renewal dates in our motor business.

Operating profit

Operating Profit

2015 2014
555 704
799 748
(69) 38
1,285 1,489

1 Consists of fee and commission income/expenses, other income/expenses and restructuring charges.

Operating profit fell by € 205 MN to € 1,285 MN. This was mainly driven by a lower underwriting result and restructuring charges for the Fireman's Fund reorganization.

Affected by significantly higher losses from natural catastrophes as well as higher attritional losses, which were partly offset by a higher run-off result, our underwriting result dropped by € 149 MN to € 555 MN and our combined ratio worsened by 2.0 percentage points to 94.6%.

Underwriting result
--------------------- --
2015 2014
11,519 10,410
(8,024) (6,980)
373 252
(7,651) (6,727)
(3,249) (2,912)
(66)
555 704
(64)

1 Consists of the underwriting-related part (aggregate policy reserves and other insurance reserves) of "change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net)". For further information, please refer to note 29 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

1 Effective 1 January 2015, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company was integrated into AGCS Group. Previous period figures were not adjusted. 1Q 2015 numbers still include the contribution from personal lines. The sale of the renewal rights for personal lines is effective 1 April 2015. The results from the run-off portfolio included in San Francisco Reinsurance Company Corp., a former subsidiary of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, have been reported within Reinsurance PC since 1 January 2015.

Our accident year loss ratio stood at 69.7% – a 2.6 percentage point deterioration compared to the previous year's figure. This included a sharp increase in losses from natural catastrophes from € 54 MN to € 222 MN resulting in an increased impact on our combined ratio from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Excluding losses from natural catastrophes, our accident year loss ratio was 67.7%, up 1.2 percentage points compared to the previous year. This increase was mainly driven by an attritional loss ratio deterioration in our reinsurance operations and our Italian portfolio that could not be compensated by favorable developments in Central and Eastern Europe, Germany and France.

The following operations contributed positively to the development of our accident year loss ratio:

Central and Eastern Europe: 0.2 percentage points. This was largely because of motor downscaling in Russia and a favorable loss development in the Czech Republic.

The following operations contributed negatively to the development of our accident year loss ratio:

Germany: 1.3 percentage points. This was due to a significantly higher impact from natural catastrophes driven by the storms Elon/ Felix in January and Niklas/Mike at the end of March. On the other hand, the attritional loss ratio improved, supported by pricing strength and lower overall attritional claims frequency.

Reinsurance: 0.6 percentage points. The deterioration was driven both by higher losses from natural catastrophes as well as a higher attritional loss ratio following a shift in business mix towards a higher share of volume from proportional treaties.

Italy: 0.3 percentage points. The negative impact was mainly from our motor business where average premiums continued to decrease and attritional severity worsened. Furthermore, the share of direct business increased further.

Australia: 0.3 percentage points. Australia's accident year loss ratio was affected by claims from cyclone Marcia in February.

Latin America: 0.2 percentage points. This was mainly driven by Brazil, but a comprehensive turn-around program is underway.

Our run-off result increased by € 121 MN to € 373 MN – resulting in a run-off ratio of 3.2% – a 0.8 percentage point higher contribution than in the first quarter of 2014, following reserve releases across most of the portfolio.

Total expenses amounted to € 3,249 MN in the first quarter of 2015, compared to € 2,912 MN in the same period of the previous year. Our expense ratio rose slightly to 28.2% with an improved administrative expense ratio more than offset by higher acquisition expenses.

Operating investment income (net)1

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Interest and similar income
(net of interest expenses)
843 840
Operating income from financial assets and
liabilities carried at fair value through income (net)
62 14
Operating realized gains/losses (net) 80 26
Operating impairments of investments (net) (2) (5)
Investment expenses (75) (69)
Expenses for premium refunds (net)2 (109) (59)
Operating investment income (net) 799 748

1 The operating investment income (net) for our Property-Casualty business segment consists of the operating investment result – as shown in note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements – and expenses for premium refunds (net) (policyholder participation) as shown in note 29 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

2 Refers to policyholder participation, mainly from APR (accident insurance with premium refunds) business, and consists of the investment-related part of "change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net)". For further information, please refer to note 29 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Operating investment income (net) totaled € 799 MN – an increase of € 51 MN compared to the first quarter of the previous year.

Interest and similar income (net of interest expenses) was stable at € 843 MN. Lower income on debt securities was almost offset by income on equities. The average asset base1 went up by 9.8 % to € 112.4 BN in the first quarter of 2015 from € 102.3 Bn in the first quarter of 2014.

Operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) amounted € 62 MN – up € 48 MN. This was driven by positive foreign currency translation effects net of hedging.

Operating realized gains and losses (net) increased by € 54 MN to € 80 MN compared to the first quarter of 2014. We recorded higher realizations mainly on debt securities in Germany.

Expenses for premium refunds (net) increased by € 50 MN to € 109 MN driven by higher policyholder participation on higher investment results in Germany.

1 Including French health business, excluding fair value option and trading.

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Other result

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Fee and commission income 357 307
Other income 15 29
Fee and commission expenses (344) (291)
Other expenses (6) (6)
Restructuring charges (90) (1)
Other result (69) 38

We incurred restructuring charges of € 90 MN, thereof € 89 MN in conjunction with the reorganization of Fireman's Fund in the United States.

Net income

Net income grew by € 277 MN to € 922 MN compared to the first quarter of 2014. The decreased operating profit was offset by a lower one-off expense from pension revaluation and higher non-operating realized gains in the first quarter of the current year.

Property-Casualty BUSINESS segment information

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Gross premiums written1 17,339 15,217
Ceded premiums written (1,500) (1,227)
Change in unearned premiums (4,320) (3,580)
Premiums earned (net) 11,519 10,410
Interest and similar income 865 853
Operating income from financial assets and
liabilities carried at fair value through income (net)
62 14
Operating realized gains/losses (net) 80 26
Fee and commission income 357 307
Other income 15 29
Operating revenues 12,898 11,638
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) (7,651) (6,727)
Change in reserves for insurance and investment
contracts (net)
(173) (125)
Interest expenses (22) (13)
Operating impairments of investments (net) (2) (5)
Investment expenses (75) (69)
Acquisition and administrative expenses (net),
excluding one-off effects from pension revaluation
(3,249) (2,912)
Fee and commission expenses (344) (291)
Restructuring charges (90) (1)
Other expenses (6) (6)
Operating expenses (11,613) (10,149)
Operating profit 1,285 1,489
Non-operating items (576)
Income before income taxes 1,284 913
Income taxes (362) (268)
Net income 922 645
Loss ratio2 in % 66.4 64.6
Expense ratio3 in % 28.2 28.0
Combined ratio4 in % 94.6 92.6

1 For the Property-Casualty business segment, total revenues are measured based upon gross premiums written.

2 Represents claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) divided by premiums earned (net).

3 Represents acquisition and administrative expenses (net), excluding one-off effects from pension revaluation, divided by premiums earned (net).

4 Represents the total of acquisition and administrative expenses (net), excluding one-off effects from pension revaluation, and claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) divided by premiums earned (net).

Property-Casualty insurance operations by reportable segments

Property-Casualty insurance operations by reportable segments

Gross premiums written
Operating profit (loss)
internal1
three months ended 31 March
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
Germany
4,219
4,090
4,196
4,090
1,909
1,871
218
Switzerland
1,069
944
937
944
422
369
69
Austria
352
350
352
350
205
209
22
German Speaking Countries
5,640
5,384
5,485
5,384
2,535
2,448
309
Italy2
1,174
961
959
961
1,176
957
248
France
1,530
1,442
1,523
1,508
993
975
116
Benelux
405
399
405
399
266
267
16
Turkey
317
290
290
290
239
214
25
Greece
28
31
28
31
20
22
2
Africa
45
41
45
41
17
16
5
Western&Southern Europe3
3,499
3,164
3,249
3,230
2,711
2,453
415
Latin America
517
399
505
399
414
410
6
Spain
655
614
655
614
462
440
56
Portugal
126
116
126
116
69
66
5
Iberia&Latin America
1,298
1,129
1,286
1,129
946
916
67
Allianz Global Corporate&Specialty4
2,382
1,588
2,109
2,000
1,326
721
45
AGCS excl. Fireman's Fund
1,920
1,588
1,729
1,584
848
721
157
Fireman's Fund
462

380
415
478

(112)
Reinsurance PC5
2,104
1,568
2,078
1,568
988
748
122
Reinsurance PC excl. San Francisco RE
2,104
1,568
2,078
1,568
988
748
114
San Francisco RE






8
United Kingdom
747
638
671
638
561
560
40
Credit Insurance
652
612
623
612
403
378
117
Ireland
138
120
138
120
102
90
44
United States

415



405

Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets6
6,023
4,942
5,620
4,938
3,380
2,902
366
Russia
81
231
119
231
68
150
(3)
Poland
109
113
109
113
83
86
1
Hungary
86
87
86
87
53
53
4
Slovakia
106
107
106
107
65
64
16
Czech Republic
80
74
81
74
62
57
8
Romania
55
53
55
53
39
36
3
Bulgaria
17
16
17
16
18
16
4
Croatia
34
28
34
28
18
19
2
Ukraine
2
5
3
5
1
2

Central and Eastern Europe7
569
713
610
713
408
483
33
Asia-Pacific
211
183
188
183
128
100
26
Australia8
686
574
627
574
585
520
32
Middle East and North Africa
25
20
21
20
16
12
2
Growth Markets
1,492
1,490
1,446
1,490
1,137
1,115
93
Allianz Worldwide Partners9
1,601
785
1,485
1,370
809
575
34
Consolidation10
(2,215)
(1,679)
(2,215)
(1,741)


€ mn
Premiums earned (net)
2014
330
61
16
407
213
128
22
23
7
4
399
41
67
5
113
143
143
162
162
30
112
5
24
474
(51)
4
5
20
15
2
5
3
(1)
23
51
1
75
21
Total
17,339
15,217
16,356
15,802
11,519
10,410
1,285
1,489

1 This reflects gross premiums written on an internal basis, adjusted for foreign currency translation and (de-)consolidation effects.

sale of the renewal rights for personal lines is effective 1 April 2015. The results from the run-off portfolio included in San Francisco Reinsurance Company Corp., a former subsidiary of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, have been reported within Reinsurance PC since 1 January 2015.

2 Effective 1 July 2014, the Allianz Group acquired parts of the insurance business of UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A., Bologna. 3 Contains € 2 MN and € 2 MN operating profit for 2015 and 2014, respectively, from a management holding

located in Luxembourg.

4 Effective 1 January 2015, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company was integrated into AGCS Group. Previous period figures were not adjusted. 1Q 2015 numbers still include the contribution from personal lines. The 5 Effective 1 January 2015, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company was integrated into AGCS Group. The results from the run-off portfolio included in San Francisco Reinsurance Company Corp., a former subsidiary of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, have been reported within Reinsurance PC since 1 January 2015.

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% Combined ratio Loss ratio Expense ratio three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Germany 98.0 90.6 72.5 64.6 25.6 26.0 Switzerland 89.3 89.1 67.2 66.9 22.0 22.2 Austria 94.3 96.1 67.2 68.7 27.1 27.4 German Speaking Countries 96.3 90.8 71.2 65.3 25.1 25.5 Italy2 83.5 83.7 56.8 57.6 26.6 26.2 France 94.7 93.6 66.6 67.1 28.1 26.6 Benelux 97.3 98.0 68.2 68.3 29.1 29.7 Turkey 101.0 96.0 76.9 72.9 24.2 23.1 Greece 92.3 70.8 56.3 39.2 36.0 31.5 Africa 80.1 77.3 56.6 54.0 23.6 23.2 Western&Southern Europe3 90.6 90.1 63.3 63.7 27.3 26.5 Latin America 106.0 101.4 72.4 70.1 33.5 31.3 Spain 91.6 89.1 71.0 68.6 20.6 20.5 Portugal 96.0 96.2 72.9 74.2 23.0 22.1 Iberia&Latin America 98.2 95.1 71.8 69.7 26.4 25.5 Allianz Global Corporate&Specialty4 99.6 91.9 67.2 64.4 32.4 27.5 AGCS excl. Fireman's Fund 92.4 91.9 63.5 64.4 28.9 27.5 Fireman's Fund 112.5 – 73.9 – 38.7 – Reinsurance PC5 91.5 81.8 61.5 53.2 30.1 28.6 Reinsurance PC excl. San Francisco RE 91.4 81.8 61.5 53.2 30.0 28.6 San Francisco RE – – – – – – United Kingdom 97.7 99.7 66.8 68.2 30.9 31.5 Credit Insurance 78.4 77.8 50.8 49.1 27.6 28.7 Ireland 64.6 100.9 34.6 67.1 30.1 33.8 United States – 107.2 – 70.8 – 36.4

Russia 110.8 139.6 75.3 91.4 35.5 48.2
Poland 103.3 99.6 69.7 65.5 33.7 34.1
Hungary 103.2 105.4 60.1 62.1 43.1 43.3
Slovakia 82.9 75.9 53.1 45.2 29.8 30.6
Czech Republic 91.4 76.1 64.4 48.5 27.1 27.6
Romania 98.0 102.2 68.3 71.6 29.7 30.5
Bulgaria 87.1 71.9 56.6 48.1 30.5 23.8
Croatia 97.8 91.0 59.4 54.5 38.4 36.5
Ukraine 106.7 128.3 56.0 63.1 50.8 65.1
Central and Eastern Europe7 98.3 106.1 64.7 68.0 33.6 38.1
Asia-Pacific 92.1 84.2 62.2 54.5 29.9 29.8
Australia8 103.0 99.7 77.0 75.4 26.1 24.3
Middle East and North Africa 93.2 98.7 58.7 61.3 34.5 37.4
Growth Markets 100.0 101.1 70.6 70.1 29.3 30.9
Allianz Worldwide Partners9 97.3 96.7 66.1 64.2 31.2 32.5
Consolidation10
Total 94.6 92.6 66.4 64.6 28.2 28.0

Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets6 93.4 91.5 62.5 61.2 30.9 30.2

6 Contains € 2 MN and € 1 MN operating loss for 2015 and 2014, respectively, from AGF UK.

7 Contains income and expense items from a management holding and consolidations between countries in this region.

addition to income and expenses from a management holding. At year-end 2014, our French International Health business was reclassified from Life/Health to the Property-Casualty business segment. The premium accounting method changed for this portfolio which is adjusted in the internal growth.

8 Effective 1 January 2015, the Allianz Group acquired the Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO Business), Darwin.

9 The reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners includes the Global Assistance business as well as the business of Allianz Worldwide Care and the reinsurance business of Allianz Global Automotive in

10 Represents elimination of transactions between Allianz Group companies in different geographic regions.

Life/Health Insurance Operations

First quarter 2015

  • − Statutory premiums grew 9.7% to € 18.8 bn.
  • − Operating profit strong at € 1,104 mn.

Business segment overview

Key figures

Margin on reserves (bps)1,

Allianz offers a broad range of life, health, savings and investment-oriented products, including individual and group life insurance contracts. Via our distribution channels – mainly tied agents, brokers and bank partnerships – we offer life and health products to both retail and corporate clients. As one of the worldwide market leaders in life business, we serve customers in more than 45 countries.

Key figures life/health € mn three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 Statutory premiums1 18,822 17,163 Operating profit1 1,104 880

Net income1 739 629

2 77 73

Statutory premiums3, 4

In the first quarter of 2015, our statutory premiums amounted to € 18,822 mn, an increase of € 1,659 mn. On an internal basis4, premiums increased by 5.3% or € 905 mn. This excludes favorable foreign currency translation effects of € 899 mn and adverse consolidation/ deconsolidation effects of € 145 mn from the transfer – effective 1 January 2014 – of our French International Health business to the reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners in the business segment Property-Casualty in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Overall, we recorded premium growth primarily with unit-linked products – largely driven by our single premium business. In absolute terms, premium growth was particularly strong in Italy and Taiwan, which more than offset the decreases in France, Benelux and Germany. In the United States, favorable foreign currency translation effects more than compensated for a decrease.

In our German life business, premiums decreased 3.8 % to € 4,788 mn due to a lower single premium business with capitalization products distributed via our agents and bancassurance channel. This was partly offset by higher premiums in our traditional life business and business of products with alternative guarantees. Statutory premiums in our German health business grew 0.7% to € 814 mn. This was mainly due to premium rate increases in full health care coverage in January 2015 and the higher number of policies in our supplementary coverage insurance.

Premiums in the United States amounted to € 2,699 mn, representing a decrease of 13.3%. This was driven by lower fixed-indexed annuity sales due to the impact of pricing changes in response to the decreasing interest rate environment.

Premiums in Italy increased 56.4% to € 3,706 mn. This was particularly due to the strong growth of our single premium unit-linked business across all distribution channels. Along with a decrease in

1 In the fourth quarter of 2014, we transferred our French International Health business to the reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners effective 1 January 2014.

3 Statutory premiums are gross premiums written from sales of life and health insurance policies as well as gross receipts from sales of unit-linked and other investment-oriented products, in accordance with the statutory accounting practices applicable in the insurer's home jurisdiction.

2 Represents annualized operating profit divided by the average of the current quarter-end and previous year-end net reserves, where net reserves equal reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, reserves for insurance and investment contracts and financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts less reinsurance assets.

4 In the following section, we comment on the development of our statutory gross premiums written on an internal basis, i.e. adjusted for foreign currency translation and (de-)consolidation effects in order to provide more comparable information.

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traditional life business, the share of unit-linked premiums of total statutory premiums increased significantly.

Premiums in France decreased 8.1 % to € 2,140 mn. This was mainly because of less business resulting from cooperation between Allianz companies in France and Luxembourg, compared to the strong first quarter of 2014. The continued strong growth in our protection and health business partially offset this decrease.

In Asia-Pacific, premiums grew 8.7% to € 1,703 mn. This was due to favorable developments in all markets with the exception of South Korea. Increased sales of single premium unit-linked products distributed via the bancassurance channel in Taiwan, as well as higher sales of group saving products in Indonesia, more than compensated for the reduced traditional life business distributed via the bancassurance channel in South Korea.

In Switzerland, premiums totaled € 1,107 mn. The increase of 2.1% was primarily driven by our regular premium business in group life. Stable individual life business backed this development.

In Benelux, we recorded premiums of € 787 mn, a decrease of 27.4%. This was mainly because of a lower single premium business – we actively restricted sales in Luxembourg to mitigate dilution effects from the low interest rate environment – resulting from the cooperation between Allianz companies in France and Luxembourg, compared to the strong first quarter of 2014. In Belgium, premiums decreased as the first quarter of 2014 benefited from a commercial campaign.

Premiums in Spain increased 14.3 % to € 403 mn. We recorded strong growth in regular premiums in all business lines – mainly driven by traditional life products distributed via the bancassurance channel, which benefited from sales campaigns. This favorable development was also supported by risk and unit-linked products.

Premiums in Central and Eastern Europe remained relatively stable, increasing 0.2% to € 232 mn. Growth in unit-linked and group pension business in Bulgaria compensated for a premium decrease of our unit-linked business in Hungary.

Premiums earned (net)

Premiums earned (net) increased by € 476 mn to € 6,753 mn. This was mainly due to the increased traditional life business in Germany. Favorable foreign currency translation effects from most major currencies (U.S. Dollar and Asian currencies) contributed to this growth.

Present value of new business premiums (PVNBP)1

Present value of new business premiums (PVNBP) increased by € 3,874 mn to € 18,974 mn. This was largely driven by an increase in our single premium unit-linked business in Italy and a higher proportion of regular premium over single premium products in Germany. Due to favorable foreign currency translation effects, our U.S. business contributed to this improvement.

The PVNBP share of guaranteed savings&annuities decreased in favor of the unit-linked without guarantee line of business. In absolute terms, we recorded PVNBP growth across all business lines with particularly strong sales growth of unit-linked products in Italy.

Present value of new business premiums (PVNBP) by lines of business

three months ended 31 March 2015 [31 March 2014] in %

Operating profit

Operating profit by profit sources

The objective of the Life/Health operating profit sources analysis is to explain movements in IFRS results by analyzing underlying drivers of performance on a Life/Health business segment consolidated basis.

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Loadings and fees 1,441 1,272
Investment margin 1,002 670
Expenses (1,659) (1,522)
Technical margin 301 270
Impact of change in DAC 19 189
Operating profit 1,104 880

Our operating profit increased by € 224 mn to € 1,104 mn. This was driven by a significantly higher investment margin, particularly in Germany, and favorable foreign currency translation effects in the United States and Asia-Pacific. While higher performance fees in Italy in the first quarter of 2015 contributed to an increase in our loadings and fees, the positive impact of changes in DAC decreased due to base effects from DAC amortization in the first quarter of 2014 in the United States.

Loadings and fees

Loadings and fees includes premium and reserve based fees, unitlinked management fees and policyholder participation in expenses.

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Loadings from premiums 951 858
Loadings from reserves 284 266
Unit-linked management fees 206 148
Loadings and fees 1,441 1,272
Loadings from premiums as %
of statutory premiums
5.1 5.0
Loadings from reserves as % of average reserves1,
2
0.1 0.1
Unit-linked management fees as %
of average unit-linked reserves2,
3
0.2 0.1

1 Aggregate policy reserves and unit-linked reserves.

2 Yields are pro-rata.

3 Calculation based on only unit-linked management fees, excluding Asset Management fees, on unitlinked reserves.

Our loadings and fees increased by € 169 mn to € 1,441 mn. This was largely due to increased fees earned in Italy, higher sales in Asia-Pacific, and business mix changes in the United States. Favorable foreign currency translation effects accompanied the increase.

The increase in loadings from premiums by € 93 mn to € 951 mn was largely due to lower volumes of products with sales inducements in the United States, increased sales in regular premiums business in Germany Life, and higher sales in Asia-Pacific, along with favorable foreign currency translation effects. Loadings from premiums as a percentage of statutory premiums slightly increased by 5 basis points due to a higher weight of regular premiums in Germany.

The increase in loadings from reserves by € 18 mn to € 284 mn was mainly driven by higher reserve volume.

The growth in unit-linked management fees by € 58 mn to € 206 mn was largely driven by higher performance fees in Italy. Consequently, unit-linked management fees as a percentage of average unit-linked reserves increased by 3 basis points.

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Investment margin

The investment margin is defined as IFRS investment income net of expenses, less interest credited to IFRS reserves and policyholder participation (including policyholder participation beyond contractual and regulatory requirements for German life business).

Investment margin

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Interest and similar income 4,426 4,159
Operating income from financial assets and
liabilities carried at fair value through income (net)
585 (268)
Operating realized gains/losses (net) 2,438 827
Interest expenses (27) (25)
Operating impairments of investments (net) (87) (291)
Investment expenses (227) (195)
Other1 224 107
Technical interest (2,282) (2,163)
Policyholder participation (4,048) (1,481)
Investment margin 1,002 670
Investment margin2,
3 in basis points
25 19

1 Other comprises the delta of out-of-scope entities, which are added here with their respective operating profit and different line item definitions compared to the financial statements, such as interest paid on deposits for reinsurance, fee and commission income and expenses excluding unit-linked management fees.

2 Investment margin divided by the average of current quarter-end and previous year-end aggregate policy reserves.

3 Yields are pro-rata.

Our investment margin increased by € 331 mn to € 1,002 mn, largely due to higher net harvesting in Germany and, aside from positive foreign currency translation effects, a higher investment spread margin due to an increased asset base in the United States. Together with favorable fair value effects, these increases drove the improvement of 7 basis points to 25 basis points in the investment margin as a percentage of reserves.

Higher realizations of both equity and debt investments mainly in Germany – in line with market development –, higher interest income from debt investments largely due to favorable foreign currency translation effects, and lower impairments of investments after higher impairments on emerging markets debt bond funds in the first quarter of 2014 contributed to this increase. Furthermore, the net of foreign currency translation effects and financial derivatives to lengthen duration as well as to protect against equity and foreign currency fluctuations contributed favorably.

The policyholder participation of € 4,048 mn also includes policyholder benefits of € 220 mn beyond contractual or regulatory requirements for the German life business.

Expenses

Expenses include acquisition expenses and commissions (excluding commission clawbacks, which are allocated to the technical margin) as well as administrative and other expenses.

Expenses

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Acquisition expenses and commissions
Administrative and other expenses
(1,249)
(410)
(1,151)
(370)
Expenses (1,659) (1,522)
Acquisition expenses and commissions
as % of PVNBP
1
(6.6) (7.6)
Administrative and other expenses
as % of average reserves2,
3
(0.1) (0.1)

1 PVNBP before non-controlling interests.

2 Aggregate policy reserves and unit-linked reserves.

3 Yields are pro-rata.

Our expenses increased by € 138 mn to € 1,659 mn. This was largely due to adverse foreign currency translation effects from our business in the United States, as well as increases in line with business mix shifts in Germany and sales growth in Italy.

Technical margin

Technical margin comprises risk result (risk premiums less benefits in excess of reserves less policyholder participation), lapse result (surrender charges and commission clawbacks) and reinsurance result.

Our technical margin increased by € 31 mn to € 301 mn. Overall, the technical margin remained stable with the exception of an improved risk margin in Switzerland due to lower claims and release of reserves due to a reassessment of the risk profile.

Impact of change in DAC

Impact of change in DAC (deferred acquisition costs) includes effects of change in DAC, unearned revenue reserves (URR) and value of business acquired (VOBA) and is the net impact of deferral and amortization of acquisition costs and front-end loadings on operating profit.

Impact of change in DAC

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Capitalization of DAC 457 446
Amortization, unlocking and true-up of DAC (438) (257)
Impact of change in DAC1 19 189

1 Impact of change in DAC includes effects of change in DAC, URR and VOBA and is the net impact of deferral and amortization of acquisition costs and front-end loadings on operating profit, and therefore deviates from the financial statements.

Our impact of change in DAC decreased from € 189 mn to € 19 mn. This change was primarily due to favorable DAC amortization in the first quarter of 2014 resulting from lowering interest rates – prior to the change of amortization methods related to our variable annuity business in the United States in 2014 – and higher capitalization of DAC driven by increased business in Italy.

Operating profit by lines of business

Operating profit by Lines of business

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Guaranteed savings&annuities 757 631
Protection&health 224 176
Unit-linked without guarantee 123 73
Operating profit 1,104 880

The operating profit increase in the guaranteed savings&annuities line of business was largely driven by higher net harvesting and favorable fair value effects in Germany.

Operating profit in the protection&health line of business increased mainly driven by France, partly due to an improved risk margin.

Operating profit in the unit-linked without guarantee line of business increased primarily due to higher performance fees in Italy.

Margin on reserves

Our annualized margin on reserves increased from 73 to 77 basis points, driven by the increased investment margin.

Net income

Our net income increased by € 110 mn to € 739 mn in the first quarter of 2015. The higher investment margin was the main driver for the increase. We recorded higher non-operating expenses because of a risk capital hedge in the United States. The effective tax rate was 30.6% (1Q 2014: 28.8%).

Life/Health BUSINESS segment information1

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Statutory premiums2 18,822 17,163
Ceded premiums written (154) (162)
Change in unearned premiums (73) (183)
Statutory premiums (net) 18,595 16,818
Deposits from insurance and investment contracts (11,842) (10,542)
Premiums earned (net) 6,753 6,276
Loadings and fees 1,441 1,272
Loadings from premiums 951 858
Loadings from reserves 284 266
Unit-linked management fees 206 148
Investment margin
(net of policyholder participation)
1,002 670
Expenses (1,659) (1,522)
Acquisition expenses and commissions (1,249) (1,151)
Administrative and other expenses (410) (370)
Technical margin 301 270
Operating profit before change in DAC 1,084 690
Impact of change in DAC3 19 189
Capitalization of DAC 457 446
Amortization, unlocking and true-up of DAC (438) (257)
Operating profit 1,104 880
Non-operating items (39) 4
Income before income taxes 1,065 884
Income taxes (326) (255)
Net income 739 629
Margin on reserves4 in basis points 77 73

1 Profit sources are based on in-scope operating entities with coverage of 97.8 % of statutory premiums. Operating profit from operating entities that are not in-scope is included in investment margin.

2 Statutory premiums are gross premiums written from sales of life and health insurance policies as well as gross receipts from sales of unit-linked and other investment-oriented products, in accordance with the statutory accounting practices applicable in the insurer's home jurisdiction.

3 Impact of change in DAC includes effects of change in DAC, URR and VOBA and is the net impact of deferral and amortization of acquisition costs and front-end loadings on operating profit, and therefore deviates from the financial statements.

4 Represents annualized operating profit divided by the average of the current quarter-end and previous year-end net reserves, where net reserves equal reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, reserves for insurance and investment contracts and financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts less reinsurance assets.

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  • 10 Property-Casualty Insurance Operations
  • 16 Life/Health Insurance Operations
  • 30 Balance Sheet Review
  • 27 Corporate and Other
  • 29 Outlook
  • 37 Reconciliations

Life/Health Operating Profit by Profit sources and lines of business1

€ mn

Life/Health Guaranteed
savings&annuities
Protection
&health
Unit-linked
without guarantee
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Loadings from premiums 951 858 490 446 386 353 75 60
Loadings from reserves 284 266 243 237 25 19 16 10
Unit-linked management fees 206 148 78 62 128 85
Loadings and fees 1,441 1,272 811 744 411 372 219 155
Investment margin (net of policyholder participation) 1,002 670 915 636 70 26 17 9
Acquisition expenses and commissions (1,249) (1,151) (797) (771) (316) (293) (136) (88)
Administrative and other expenses (410) (370) (263) (248) (105) (90) (42) (32)
Expenses (1,659) (1,522) (1,060) (1,019) (422) (383) (177) (119)
Technical margin 301 270 117 110 156 138 28 22
Operating profit before change in DAC 1,084 690 782 471 216 153 86 67
Capitalization of DAC 457 446 296 340 100 77 61 29
Amortization, unlocking and true-up of DAC (438) (257) (321) (180) (92) (54) (25) (23)
Impact of change in DAC2 19 189 (25) 160 8 23 36 6
Operating profit 1,104 880 757 631 224 176 123 73

1 Profit sources are based on in-scope operating entities with coverage of 97.8 % of statutory premiums. Operating profit from operating entities that are not in-scope is included in investment margin.

2 Impact of change in DAC includes effects of change in DAC, URR and VOBA and is the net impact of deferral and amortization of acquisition costs and front-end loadings on operating profit, and therefore deviates from the financial statements.

Life/Health insurance operations by reportable segments

Life/Health insurance operations by reportable segments

€ mn
Statutory premiums1 Premiums earned (net) Operating profit (loss) Margin on reserves2 (BPS)
internal3
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Germany Life 4,788 4,980 4,788 4,980 3,137 2,931 423 275 79 59
Germany Health 814 808 814 808 815 809 53 24 73 37
Switzerland 1,107 951 971 951 239 234 17 21 44 63
Austria 118 117 118 117 103 89 22 12 175 111
German Speaking Countries 6,827 6,856 6,691 6,856 4,294 4,063 516 332 78 58
Italy 3,706 2,370 3,706 2,370 126 131 83 47 55 38
France4 2,140 2,472 2,140 2,327 853 840 135 144 62 74
Benelux 787 1,084 787 1,084 131 130 38 32 91 84
Greece 27 24 27 24 14 14 (2) (228) –6
Turkey 260 161 237 161 46 31 10 4 141 83
Africa 15 16 15 16 6 8 1 1 192 213
Western&Southern Europe 6,935 6,127 6,912 5,982 1,176 1,153 265 229 63 63
Latin America 88 71 82 71 27 28 5 1 171 31
Spain 403 352 403 352 101 101 46 48 225 276
Portugal 86 52 86 52 20 21 4 3 280 217
Iberia&Latin America 577 476 572 476 148 149 55 52 223 247
United States 2,699 2,556 2,217 2,556 281 227 163 169 68 94
USA 2,699 2,556 2,217 2,556 281 227 163 169 68 94
Reinsurance LH 135 126 133 126 116 82 16 11 365 229
Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets 135 126 133 126 116 82 16 11 365 229
South Korea 445 393 376 393 133 120 2 5 7 20
Taiwan 663 502 567 502 66 40 5 3 30 24
Indonesia 182 134 162 134 72 53 18 17 455 578
Malaysia 114 95 103 95 59 50 7 7 206 236
Japan 2 1 1 (1) 13 (12)
Other 299 216 247 216 219 161 25 20 228 242
Asia-Pacific 1,703 1,339 1,456 1,339 552 426 60 51 86 91
Poland 50 48 50 48 20 18 5 3 305 252
Slovakia 62 65 62 65 50 49 11 8 347 270
Hungary 30 38 30 38 11 11 4 4 417 397
Czech Republic 35 33 35 33 17 19 4 4 239 272
Russia 8 15 12 15 9 14 4 696 –6
Croatia 23 22 23 22 23 22 5 4 609 481
Bulgaria 17 9 17 9 10 8 4 4 919 932
Romania 6 5 6 5 4 3 2 2 1,198 879
Central and Eastern Europe5 232 236 236 236 143 145 38 27 413 310
Middle East and North Africa 52 40 45 40 40 30 7 5 330 331
Global Life 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 –6 –6
Growth Markets 1,988 1,616 1,738 1,616 736 602 106 83 130 125
Consolidation7 (339) (594) (339) (594) (18) 3 –6 –6
Total 18,822 17,163 17,923 17,018 6,753 6,276 1,104 880 77 73

1 Statutory premiums are gross premiums written from sales of life and health insurance policies as well as gross receipts from sales of unit-linked and other investment-oriented products, in accordance with the statutory accounting practices applicable in the insurer's home jurisdiction. 2 Represents annualized operating profit (loss) divided by the average of the current quarter-end and previous

year-end net reserves, where net reserves equal reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, reserves for insurance and investment contracts and financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts less reinsurance assets.

4 In the fourth quarter of 2014, we transferred our French International Health business to the reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners in the business segment Property-Casualty effective 1 January 2014.

5 Contains income and expense items from a management holding and consolidations between countries in this region.

6 Presentation not meaningful.

7 Represents elimination of transactions between Allianz Group companies in different geographic regions.

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  • 29 Outlook

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Asset Management

First quarter 2015

− Operating profit decreased 14.0% to € 555 mn.

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  • − Cost-income ratio at 64.7%.
  • − Total assets under management at € 1,933 bn an increase of 7.3%.
  • − Third-party net outflows of € 62 bn in the first quarter of 2015.

Business segment overview

Allianz offers Asset Management products and services for third-party investors and the Allianz Group's insurance operations. We serve a wide range of retail and institutional clients worldwide with investment and distribution capacities in all major markets. Based on total assets under management, we are one of the largest asset managers in the world that manage third-party assets with active investment strategies.

Key figures

key figures asset management

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Operating revenues 1,573 1,517
Operating profit 555 646
Cost-income ratio in % 64.7 57.4
Net income 329 406
Total assets under management
as of 31 March in € bn
1,933 1,765
thereof: Third-party assets under management
as of 31 March in € bn
1,408 1,342

Assets under management

As of 31 March 2015, total assets under management (AuM) amounted to € 1,933 bn. Of this, € 1,408 bn related to our third-party AuM and € 525 bn to Allianz Group assets.

In the first three months of 2015, we recorded net outflows from total AuM of € 60 bn. Net outflows from third-party AuM amounted to € 62 bn strongly driven by PIMCO in the United States, primarily from traditional fixed income products. However, compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, third-party AuM net outflows more than halved. AllianzGI recorded strong third-party net inflows in Europe, resulting in net inflows for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Market and Other effects contributed € 54 bn to total AuM, with € 26 bn at PIMCO and € 28 bn at AllianzGI.

Third-party AuM were adjusted for AuM related to a joint venture. This was the main driver for the decline in total AuM of € 6 bn reported as consolidation, deconsolidation and other adjustments.

We recorded favorable foreign currency translation effects of € 145 bn, mainly as a result of the exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar to Euro, which declined from 1.21 at the beginning of the year to 1.07 at the end of the first quarter.

Development of total assets under management

€ BN

hedge funds, etc.

1 Fixed income and equity definitions based on legal entity view as of 31 December 2014, therefore, 2015 and 2014 figures are not comparable.

2 From the first quarter of 2015, net flows represent the sum of new client assets, additional contributions from existing clients including dividend reinvestment, withdrawals of assets from, and termination of, 4 Multi-assets is a combination of several asset classes (e.g. bonds, stocks, cash and real property) used as an investment. Multi-assets class investments increase the diversification of an overall portfolio by distributing investments throughout several asset classes. 5 Other is composed of other asset classes than equity, fixed income and multi-assets, e.g. money markets,

commodities, real estate investment trusts, infrastructure investments, private equity investments,

client accounts and distributions to investors. Reinvested dividends amounted to € 2.3 bn. 3 From the first quarter of 2015, Market and Other represents current income earned on, and changes in fair value of, securities held in client accounts as well as dividends from net investment income and from net realized capital gains to investors of open ended mutual funds and of closed end funds.

In the following section we focus on the development of third-party AuM.

As of 31 March 2015, the share of third-party AuM by business unit was 79.1% attributable to PIMCO and 20.9% to AllianzGI.

1 Based on the location of the asset management company.

2 "America" consists of the United States, Canada and Brazil (approximately € 820 BN, € 16 BN and € 2 BN third-party AuM as of 31 March 2015, respectively).

The regional allocation of third-party AuM shifted slightly in favor of Europe, mainly due to foreign currency translation effects at PIMCO in the United Kingdom as well as market effects. Net outflows at PIMCO were overcompensated by an increase in market return and – especially in the United States – by the appreciation of the U.S. Dollar.

At the beginning of 2015 we enhanced our asset class reporting from a legal entity view to a more granular asset class split composed of fixed income, equities, multi-assets, and other. Furthermore, we replaced the retail and institutional asset split by an investment vehicle view, comprised of mutual funds and separate accounts.1

Based on the asset class split on 31 March 2015, the share of fixed income amounted to 73%, reflecting the high share of fixed income assets at PIMCO, 11% in equity assets due to the notable equity share at AllianzGI, while multi-assets and other accounted for 11% and 5%, respectively.

The share of third-party AuM between mutual funds and separate accounts was stable, with mutual funds at 59 % and separate accounts at 41%.

1 Mutual funds are investment vehicles (in the United States, investment companies, subject to the U.S. code; in Germany, vehicles subject to the "Standard-Anlagerichtlinien des Fonds" Investmentgesetz) where the money of several individual investors is pooled into one account to be managed by the asset manager, e.g. open-end funds, closed-end funds. Separate accounts are investment vehicles where the money of a single investor is directly managed by the asset manager in a separate dedicated account (e.g. public or private institutions, high net worth individuals and corporates).

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Three-year rolling investment performance ofPIMCO andAllianzGI1

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% PIMCO AllianzGI 12/31/2014 3/31/2015 12/31/2014 3/31/2015 100 80 60 40 20 0 (20) (40) 87 (13) 88 (12) 58 (42) 55 (45)

Outperforming third-party assets under management

Underperforming third-party assets under management

1 The investment performance is based on Allianz Asset Management account-based, asset-weighted three-year investment performance of third-party assets versus the primary target including all accounts managed by portfolio managers of Allianz Asset Management. For some retail funds, the net of fee performance is compared to the median performance of the corresponding Morningstar peer group (first and second quartile mean outperformance). For all other retail funds and for all institutional accounts, the gross of fee performance (revaluated based on closing prices) is compared to the respective benchmark based on different metrics.

The overall three-year rolling investment performance of our Asset Management business remained on a high level, with 83 % of our third-party assets outperforming their respective benchmarks (31 December 2014: 84 %). 87 % of PIMCO third-party assets outperformed their respective benchmarks, while 58 % of AllianzGI thirdparty assets did so.

Operating revenues

Our operating revenues rose by € 56 mn – or 3.7 % – to € 1,573 mn. Excluding the positive foreign currency translation effects, mainly due to the sharp appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro, operating revenues decreased by 10.7 % on an internal basis1. Average third-party AuM grew by 2.6 % compared to the first quarter of 2014. However, the increase was driven by the strong foreign currency translation effects. Before foreign currency translation effects, average third-party AuM decreased by 12.9% over the same period.

Net fee and commission income went up by € 51 mn – or 3.4% – to € 1,567 mn, which is a decrease of 11.7% adjusted for foreign currency translation effects. The decrease is mainly driven by our AuM-driven revenues which dropped by 13.9% before foreign currency translation effects, mainly due to the lower average third-party AuM and a slight decline in our third-party AuM-driven margin. Our performance fees grew by € 40 mn – € 30 mn adjusted for foreign currency translation effects – driven by both PIMCO and AllianzGI.

Operating profit

Our operating profit decreased by € 91 mn – or 14.0 % – to € 555 mn. Excluding the positive foreign currency translation effects, operating profit dropped by 26.7% on an internal basis1. The main drivers for the decrease were lower AuM-related income and – to a lesser extent – lower margins, which were partly offset by higher performance fees. In the fourth quarter of 2014, PIMCO introduced the Special Performance Award (SPA), to secure performance and retain talent. Therefore the SPA also had an impact on operating profit in the first quarter of 2015.

Administrative expenses rose by € 145 mn – or 16.6% – to € 1,018 mn, a decrease of 0.6% adjusted for foreign currency translation effects, despite the impact of the SPA.

Our cost-income ratio went up by 7.3 percentage points to 64.7%, thereof 2.7 percentage points related to the impact of the SPA at PIMCO. This development also reflects the decrease in operating revenues outpacing the decrease in operating expenses before foreign currency translation effects.

1 Operating revenues/operating profit adjusted for foreign currency translation and (de-)consolidation effects. In the first quarter of 2015 the average exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar to Euro was 1.13 (1Q 2014: 1.37).

Net income

Our net income fell by € 77 mn – or 19.0 % – to € 329 mn, which is a decrease of 31.5% adjusted for foreign currency translation effects. This is consistent with our operating profit development, but also includes an effect from pension revaluation.

Asset Management BUSINESS segment information

€ MN
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Management and loading fees 1,871 1,825
Performance fees 59 19
Other 10 16
Fee and commission income 1,940 1,861
Commissions (354) (307)
Other (18) (37)
Fee and commission expenses (373) (345)
Net fee and commission income 1,567 1,516
Net interest income1 (1)
Income from financial assets and liabilities
carried at fair value through income (net)
5 (1)
Other income 1 2
Operating revenues 1,573 1,517
Administrative expenses (net),
excluding acquisition-related expenses
(1,018) (873)
Restructuring charges 2
Operating expenses (1,018) (871)
Operating profit 555 646
Non-operating items (27) (14)
Income before income taxes 528 631
Income taxes (199) (225)
Net income 329 406
Cost-income ratio2 in % 64.7 57.4

1 Represents interest and similar income less interest expenses.

2 Represents operating expenses divided by operating revenues.

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27 Corporate and Other

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Corporate and Other

First quarter 2015

Operating loss decreased from € 222 mn to € 101 mn, mainly driven by Holding&Treasury.

Business segment overview

Corporate and Other encompasses the reportable segments Holding&Treasury, Banking and Alternative Investments. Holding&Treasury includes the management of and support for the Allianz Group's businesses through its strategy, risk, corporate finance, treasury, financial reporting, controlling, communication, legal, human resources, technology and other functions. Our banking products offered in Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Bulgaria complement our insurance product portfolio. We also provide global alternative investment management services in the private equity, real estate, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, mainly on behalf of the Allianz Group.

Key figures

Key figures Corporate and Other1

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Operating revenues 551 377
Operating expenses (652) (600)
Operating result (101) (222)
Net income (loss) (49) 131

Key figures Reportable segments

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Holding & Treasury
Operating revenues 215 69
Operating expenses (358) (316)
Operating result (143) (248)
Banking
Operating revenues 284 268
Operating expenses (252) (251)
Operating result 32 18
Alternative Investments
Operating revenues 53 41
Operating expenses (43) (33)
Operating result 10 8

1 Consolidation included. For further information about our Corporate and Other business segment, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Earnings summary

Our operating result improved by € 121 mn to a loss of € 101 mn. While all reportable segments contributed to this improvement, Holding& Treasury contributed € 104 mn.

Our net result decreased from an income of € 131 mn to a loss of € 49 mn, mainly driven by lower one-off effects from a pensions revaluation with our German subsidiaries1.

Operating earnings summaries by reportable segments

Holding& Treasury

Overall, our operating loss improved from € 248 mn to € 143 mn. The increase in administrative expenses and a worsening of our net fee and commission result were more than offset by a positive effect in other income.

Other income increased by € 148 mn. This positive impact on income was due to the adapted cost allocation scheme for the pension provisions between the German subsidiaries and Allianz SE.2

Administrative expenses (net), excluding acquisition-related expenses, increased by € 27 mn to € 182 mn. This was mainly because of higher pension costs as a result of lower discount rates.

Our net fee and commission result decreased by € 21 mn to a loss of € 76 mn. This was the result of higher strategic IT investment costs.

Our net interest result amounted to a loss of € 22 mn, representing an uptick of € 1 mn compared to the previous year's quarter. Interest and similar income dipped by € 5 mn to € 49 mn. This was mainly due to the absence of income from associated companies, which is recognized within the insurance business segments from 2015 onwards. Our interest expenses, excluding interest expenses from external debt, decreased by € 6 mn to € 71 mn as a result of lower internal borrowing.

Operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) increased from € 0 mn to € 6 mn, mainly due to the increased fair value of certain fund investments.

Investment expenses slightly increased from € 14 mn to € 16 mn. This increase was driven by higher expenses related to rating agencies' services.

Banking

Our operating result increased by € 15 mn to € 32 mn, with all banking units contributing to this development. This improvement was largely driven by higher management and performance fees.

Our net interest, fee and commission result remained flat at € 134 mn (1Q 2014: € 135 mn). Our net interest result decreased by € 3 mn to € 81 mn as the € 11 mn decline in interest and similar income was substantially compensated for by a decrease in interest expenses. Both effects were primarily driven by lower interest rates. Our net fee and commission result increased from € 51 mn to € 54 mn, including € 23 mn higher fee and commission income. Our fee and commission income went up mainly as a result of higher management and performance fee income in line with the growth in assets under management and positive market developments. However, this increase was largely offset by higher fee and commission expenses, which were impacted by an aperiodic transfer from administrative expenses to fee and commission expenses, with no effect on operating profit.

Administrative expenses decreased from € 110 mn to € 100 mn mainly due to the above-mentioned aperiodic expense transfer.

Our loan loss provisions remained almost unchanged at € 8 mn.

Our operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried

at fair value through income (net) increased from € 2 mn to € 6 mn. This was mainly driven by a better non-proprietary trading result within our German banking business.

Alternative Investments

Our operating profit increased by € 3 mn to € 10 mn. This was due to the net effect of € 12 mn higher fee and commission income and € 9 mn increased administrative expenses. Both developments were in line with new investments.

1 Respective offsetting effects were recorded within our other business segments, mainly within Property-Casualty. For further information on the one-off effects from pension revaluation, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

2 For further information on the adapted cost allocation scheme for the pension provisions, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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  • 10 Property-Casualty Insurance Operations
  • 16 Life/Health Insurance Operations
  • 27 Corporate and Other
  • 29 Outlook

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  • Outlook
  • − Global economic activity is likely to expand moderately in 2015.
  • − Our outlook for the Allianz Group's operating profit is unchanged at € 10.4 bn, plus or minus € 0.4 bn.

Economic outlook

Our economic outlook remains unchanged. For full details, please refer to page 105 of the Allianz Group Annual Report 2014.

Insurance industry outlook

Our insurance industry outlook remains unchanged. For full details, please refer to pages 105 and 106 of the Allianz Group Annual Report 2014.

Asset management industry outlook

Our asset management industry outlook remains unchanged. For full details, please refer to page 106 of the Allianz Group Annual Report 2014.

Outlook for the Allianz Group

We are confident about staying on course towards profitable growth during the rest of 2015 and currently see no need to adjust our published Allianz Group operating profit outlook for 2015 of € 10.4 BN, plus or minus € 0.4 BN. However, unfavorable developments in the business environment can have adverse impacts on aspects of our performance. It would therefore be inappropriate to simply annualize the current quarter's operating profit and net income to arrive at an expected result for the full year.

As always, natural catastrophes and adverse developments in the capital markets, as well as factors stated in our cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements, may severely affect the results of our operations.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

The statements contained herein may include prospects, statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

Such deviations may arise due to, without limitation, (i) changes of the general economic conditions and competitive situation, particularly in the Allianz Group's core business and core markets, (ii) performance of financial markets (particularly market volatility, liquidity and credit events) (iii) frequency and severity of insured loss events, including from natural catastrophes, and the development of loss expenses, (iv) mortality and morbidity levels and trends, (v) persistency levels, (vi) particularly in the banking business, the extent of credit defaults, (vii) interest rate levels, (viii) currency exchange rates including the Euro/U.S. Dollar exchange rate, (ix) changes in laws and regulations, including tax regulations, (x) the impact of acquisitions, including related integration issues, and reorganization measures, and (xi) general competitive factors, in each case on a local, regional, national and/or global basis. Many of these factors may be more likely to occur, or more pronounced, as a result of terrorist activities and their consequences.

No duty to update

The company assumes no obligation to update any information or forward-looking statement contained herein, save for any information required to be disclosed by law.

Balance Sheet Review

  • − Shareholders' equity increased by € 7.7 bn to € 68.4 bn.
  • − Solvency ratio up 10percentage points to 190%.1

Shareholders'1equity2

Compared to year-end 2014, shareholders' equity increased by € 7,651 mn to € 68,397 mn as of 31 March 2015. This growth was predominantly driven by an increase in unrealized gains, which were up by € 4,280 mn due to higher fair values of both debt securities and – to a lesser extent – equities following market developments. Our net income attributable to shareholders of € 1,822 mn also contributed to this growth. As a result of the significant depreciation of the Euro against various currencies – in particular the U.S. Dollar, but also the Swiss Franc – the € 1,757 mn increase in foreign currency translation adjustments further contributed to the strengthening in shareholders' equity.

Regulatory capital adequacy

The Allianz Group is a financial conglomerate within the scope of the E.U. Financial Conglomerates Directive and the related German law in force since 2005. The law requires that financial conglomerates calculate the capital available to meet their solvency requirements on a consolidated basis, which we refer to as "eligible capital".

Solvency ratio Eligible capital Requirement

1 Off-balance sheet reserves are accepted by the authorities as eligible capital only upon request. Allianz SE has not submitted an application so far. Excluding off-balance sheet reserves and adjusted for an upcoming redemption of hybrid capital, the solvency ratio as of 31 March 2015 would be 182% (31 December 2014: 172%).

2 Conglomerate solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 were adjusted for an upcoming redemption of hybrid capital (subordinated bonds) of € 0.4 bn in June 2015, for which a call notice was published in April 2015. Excluding these adjustments, the solvency ratios would be 192% and 182% (including off-balance sheet reserves) as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

Compared to year-end 2014, our conglomerate solvency ratio increased 10 percentage points to 190%. The Group's eligible capital for solvency purposes was up by € 4.9 bn to € 54.7 bn. The issuance of a new subordinated bond (€ 1.5 bn) and favorable foreign currency translation adjustments (€ 1.4 bn) contributed most to the increase. In addition, the increase was also supported by € 1.1 bn higher unrealized gains on equities and our net income (net of accrued dividends) of € 0.9 bn. These effects were only partly offset by an € 0.4 bn increase in actuarial losses on the valuation of our pension benefit obligation, following a decrease in discount rates. The required funds were up by € 1.2 bn to € 28.8 bn, mainly due to higher aggregate policy reserves in

1 Conglomerate solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 were adjusted for an upcoming redemption of hybrid capital (subordinated bonds) of € 0.4 bn in June 2015, for which a call notice was published in April 2015. Excluding these adjustments, the solvency ratios would be 192% and 182% (including off-balance sheet reserves) as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively. Off-balance sheet reserves are accepted by the authorities as eligible capital only upon request. Allianz SE has not submitted an application so far. Excluding off-balance sheet reserves and adjusted for the upcoming redemption of hybrid capital, the solvency ratios as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014 would be 182% and 172%, respectively.

2 This does not include non-controlling interests of € 3,103 mn and € 2,955 mn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively. For further information, please refer to note 20 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Retained earnings include foreign currency translation adjustments of € (219) mn and € (1,977) mn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

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Life/Health. As a result, our eligible capital surpassed the minimum stipulated level under the current law by € 26.0 bn.

Total assets and total liabilities

As of 31 March 2015, total assets amounted to € 878.3 bn and total liabilities were € 806.8 bn. Compared to year-end 2014, total assets and total liabilities increased by € 72.5 bn and € 64.7 bn, respectively.

The following section mainly focuses on our financial investments in debt instruments, equities, real estate and cash, since these reflect the major developments in our asset base.

Structure of investments – portfolio overview

The following portfolio overview covers the Allianz Group assets held for investment, which are mainly driven by our insurance businesses.

Compared to year-end 2014, our investment portfolio increased by € 50.1 bn to € 664.7 bn as of 31 March 2015, with no relative change in our overall asset allocation despite some major realizations.

Our direct gross exposure to equities amounted to € 47.4 bn – up by € 6.1 bn – as value increases following the very positive market developments more than offset material realizations made to rebalance our overall investment portfolio. In addition, given the significant upswing in equity markets, we substantially increased the hedged portion of this direct gross exposure against share price declines. As a result, our equity gearing1 decreased four percentage points to 20%.

Our direct exposure to real estate increased by € 0.6 bn to € 11.9 bn mainly due to new investments.

Our cash and other investments decreased by € 0.3 bn to € 11.9 bn.

Our exposure to debt instruments grew by € 43.7 bn – or 8% – to € 593.5 bn, but still represented 89% of our investment portfolio. The increase in absolute terms was driven by higher fair values as a result of further declines in interest rates as well as by new investments. It was also supported by positive foreign currency effects.

fixed income portfolio

Total fixed income portfolio as of 31 March 2015: € 593.5 bn [as of 31 December 2014: € 549.8 bn] in %

The allocation of our well-diversified fixed income portfolio remained rather stable, with modest increases in the share of corporate bonds and government bonds accompanied by a minor reduction in the portion of covered bonds. About 94% of this portfolio of debt instruments was invested in investment-grade bonds and loans.2

Over the first quarter of 2015, our government bond exposure increased by € 23.2 bn to € 232.5 bn. This increase was primarily driven by fair value increases following the drop in interest rates and the resulting market developments. The allocation of our government and government-related direct bond exposure remained rather stable, with a marginal decrease in the share of German government bonds. Furthermore, the share of Italian government bonds marginally decreased, while the share of Spanish government bonds increased, supported by new investments. Our sovereign debt exposure in Italy and Spain equaled 5.5 % and 1.5 % of our fixed income portfolio. The corresponding unrealized gains (gross) both increased and amounted to € 7,407 mn in Italy and € 1,395 mn in Spain. Our government bond exposure in Portugal remained limited, with small unrealized gains. We continued to have virtually no exposure to Greek or Ukrainian government bonds. The respective exposure to Russia was relatively small in the context of our overall portfolio and was mainly denominated in U.S. Dollar.

1 Equity gearing is defined as the ratio of our equity holdings allocated to the shareholders after policyholder participation and hedges to shareholders' equity plus off-balance sheet reserves less goodwill.

2 Excluding self-originated German private retail mortgage loans. For 2%, no ratings were available.

Our covered bond portfolio amounted to € 106.9 bn, € 0.7 bn below the year-end value, representing 18% of our fixed income portfolio. 43 % (31 December 2014: 44 %) of this portfolio was German Pfandbriefe, backed by either public sector loans or mortgage loans. Unchanged, another 16 %, 10 % and 7 % of the covered bonds were attributable to France, Spain and Italy, respectively. Covered bonds provide a cushion against real estate price deterioration and payment defaults through minimum required security buffers and overcollateralization.

Our corporate bonds exposure increased from € 145.1 bn to € 160.4 bn, and in relative terms from 26% to 27% of our fixed income portfolio. This was primarily driven by positive currency effects as well as new investments. The slight regional shift from Eurozone corporate bonds to bonds of the North-American region, as reported for 2014, continued in the first quarter of 2015. This was again driven by value increases in U.S. Dollar-denominated exposures due to the respective exchange rate movement and new investments.

Our exposure to bank securities – including the exposure to subordinated securities in banks – still accounted for 6 % of our fixed income portfolio and amounted to € 34.3 bn. This € 1.9 bn increase was mainly the result of positive currency translation effects and interest rate related market movements. The exposure to subordinated securities in banks remained stable at € 5.4 bn (31 December 2014: € 5.3 bn).

Our exposure to asset-backed securities (ABS) went up by € 2.7 bn to € 25.6 bn and still accounted for 4% of our fixed income portfolio. This increase was largely related to new investments as well as positive currency translation effects. About 71% of our ABS portfolio was related to mortgage-backed securities (MBS). MBS issued by U.S. agencies, which are backed by the U.S. government, increased by one percentage point and accounted for 16% of the ABS portfolio. Overall, 97% of the ABS portfolio received an investment grade rating, with 88 % rated "AA" or better.

Investment result

investment income (Net)

2015 2014 Delta
5,301 5,041 260
683 (250) 933
2,519 780 1,738
(89) (296) 207
(238) (199) (39)
8,176 5,077 3,099
(124) (70) (55)
318 126 192
(20) (66) 46
174 (9) 184
8,350 5,068 3,283

1 Net of interest expenses (excluding interest expenses from external debt).

Our total investment income (net) increased by € 3,283 mn to € 8,350 mn. This was largely driven by higher realized gains and an increase in operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net).

Operating investment result

Our operating investment income (net) increased by € 3,099 mn to € 8,176 mn.

Operating realized gains and losses (net) were up by € 1,738 mn to € 2,519 mn. This increase was almost equally driven by higher realizations on both equities and debt securities – mainly within our German Life/Health business.

Operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) recovered from a loss of € 250 mn to a gain of € 683 mn. This was mainly driven by gains from the net of foreign currency translation effects – in particular related to the U.S. Dollar increase against the Euro – and financial derivatives, which were used to manage duration and other interest-rate-related exposures and to protect against equity and foreign currency fluctuations.

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Interest and similar income (net)1 increased by € 260 mn to € 5,301 mn. This was mainly due to higher interest income as a result of positive exchange rate effects and a higher asset base. It was also supported by increased income from equities. These effects compensated for the lower yields on fixed income securities.

Our operating impairments of investments (net) decreased by roughly two-thirds to a comparatively low level of € 89 mn due to the very benign capital market developments. Approximately one half of the recorded impairments were related to one single debt investment in the financial services industry.

Investment expenses increased by € 39 mn to € 238 mn. This was mainly driven by higher management fees from the increased asset values.

Non-operating investment result

Our non-operating investment income (net) improved from a loss of € 9 mn to income of € 174 mn.

Non-operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) decreased by € 55 mn to a loss of € 124 mn, mainly due to unfavorable impacts from hedging-related activities.

Non-operating realized gains and losses (net) increased from € 126 mn to € 318 mn as a result of higher realizations on debt securities and equities.

Non-operating impairments of investments (net) decreased by € 46 mn to € 20 mn, mainly due to lower impairments on debt securities.

Assets and liabilities of the Property-Casualty BUSINESS segment

Property-Casualty assets

Compared to year-end 2014, the Property-Casualty asset base increased by € 7.2 bn to € 116.5 bn. This was driven primarily by higher debt securities, but also by increased equities and cash and cash pool assets.

Composition of asset base – fair values1

€ bn
as of as of
31 March 31 December
2015 2014
Financial assets and liabilities carried
at fair value through income
Equities 0.3 0.4
Debt securities 0.1 0.1
Other2
Subtotal 0.4 0.5
Investments3
Equities 7.1 6.3
Debt securities 77.5 72.4
Cash and cash pool assets4 6.7 5.6
Other 9.9 9.5
Subtotal 101.2 93.8
Loans and advances to banks and customers 14.8 15.0
Property-Casualty asset base 116.5 109.2

1 Loans and advances to banks and customers, held-to-maturity investments and real estate held for investment are stated at amortized cost. Investments in associates and joint ventures are stated at either amortized cost or equity, depending on – among other factors – our ownership percentage.

2 This comprises assets of € 0.1 bn and € 0.1 bn and liabilities of € (0.1) bn and € (0.1) bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

3 These do not include affiliates of € 8.9 bn and € 8.9 bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

4 Including cash and cash equivalents, as stated in our business segment balance sheet of € 4.0 bn and € 3.7 bn and receivables from cash pooling amounting to € 3.6 bn and € 4.2 bn, net of liabilities from securities lending and derivatives of € (0.2) bn and € (0.1) bn, as well as liabilities from cash pooling of € (0.7) bn and € (2.1) bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

ABS within the Property-Casualty business segment base amounted to € 4.3 bn, an uptick of € 0.2 bn compared to year-end. This exposure represented an unchanged 3.7% of the business segment's asset base.

1 Net of interest expenses (excluding interest expenses from external debt).

Property-Casualty liabilities

Development of reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses1

€ bn
Gross Ceded Net
As of 1 January 2015 58.9 (6.6) 52.3
Balance carry forward of discounted
loss reserves2
3.6 (0.3) 3.3
Subtotal 62.5 (6.9) 55.6
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
paid in current year relating to
previous years
(5.5) 0.3 (5.2)
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
incurred in previous years
(0.5) 0.1 (0.4)
Foreign currency translation
adjustments and other changes
2.6 (0.4) 2.3
Changes in reserves for loss and loss
adjustment expenses in current year
6.5 (0.6) 5.9
Subtotal 65.6 (7.4) 58.2
Ending balance of discounted loss
reserves2
(3.8) 0.3 (3.5)
As of 31 March 2015 61.8 (7.0) 54.8

1 For further information about changes in the reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses for the Property-Casualty business segment, please refer to note 15 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

2 Although discounted loss reserves have been reclassified to "Reserves for insurance and investment contracts" in the balance sheet in 2013, the underlying business development of these Property-Casualty reserves is still considered in the loss and loss adjustment expenses and in the loss ratio and is therefore included in the development of the reserves above.

As of 31 March 2015, the business segment's gross reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses and discounted loss reserves amounted to € 65.6 bn – an increase of € 3.1 bn compared to year-end 2014. On a net basis, our reserves – including discounted loss reserves – increased from € 55.6 bn to € 58.2 bn. Foreign currency translation effects and other changes were up to € 2.3 bn on a net basis.

Assets and liabilities of the Life/Health BUSINESS segment

Life/Health assets

The Life/Health asset base grew by € 51.2 bn – or 9.1% – to € 616.6 bn. This was largely driven by an increased exposure to debt securities, but also by higher equities, and was in line with the developments in our overall investment portfolio. Higher financial assets for unitlinked contracts also contributed to this growth.

Composition of asset base – fair values

€ bn
as of
31 March
as of
31 December
2015 2014
Financial assets and liabilities carried
at fair value through income
Equities 2.1 1.8
Debt securities 2.2 2.0
Other1 (7.3) (6.8)
Subtotal (3.1) (3.0)
Investments2
Equities 37.3 32.2
Debt securities 366.0 331.8
Cash and cash pool assets3 7.1 8.0
Other 10.5 10.4
Subtotal 421.0 382.4
Loans and advances to banks and customers 92.5 91.4
Financial assets for unit-linked contracts4 106.2 94.6
Life/Health asset base 616.6 565.4

1 This comprises assets of € 2.1 bn and € 1.4 bn and liabilities (including the market value liability option) of € (9.5) bn and € (8.2) bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

2 These do not include affiliates of € 0.2 bn and € 0.2 bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

3 Including cash and cash equivalents, as stated in our business segment balance sheet, of € 7.9 bn and € 7.6 bn and receivables from cash pooling amounting to € 2.8 bn and € 3.1 bn, net of liabilities from securities lending and derivatives of € (3.5) bn and € (2.6) bn, as well as liabilities from cash pooling of € (0.1) bn and € (0.0) bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

4 Financial assets for unit-linked contracts represent assets owned by, and managed on behalf of, policyholders of the Allianz Group, with all appreciation and depreciation in these assets accruing to the benefit of policyholders. As a result, the value of financial assets for unit-linked contracts in our balance sheet corresponds to the value of financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts. The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) require the classification of any contract written by an insurance company either as an insurance contract or as an investment contract, depending on whether an insurance component is included. This requirement also applies to unit-linked products. In contrast to unit-linked investment contracts, unit-linked insurance contracts include coverage for significant mortality or morbidity risk.

ABS within the Life/Health asset base increased by € 1.9 bn to € 18.8 bn and still represented 3.0% of the business segment's asset base.

financial assets for unit-linked contracts1

€ Bn
Unit-linked
insurance
contracts
Unit-linked
investment
contracts
Total
As of 1 January 2015 62.7 31.9 94.6
Net premium inflows (outflows) 0.7 1.7 2.4
Changes in fund value 3.5 1.8 5.3
Foreign currency translation
adjustments
4.4 0.3 4.6
Other changes (0.7) (0.7)
As of 31 March 2015 70.5 35.7 106.2

1 Financial assets for unit-linked contracts represent assets owned by, and managed on behalf of, policyholders of the Allianz Group, with all appreciation and depreciation in these assets accruing to the benefit of policyholders. As a result, the value of financial assets for unit-linked contracts in our balance sheet corresponds to the value of financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts. The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) require the classification of any contract written by an insurance company either as an insurance contract or as an investment contract, depending on whether an insurance component is included. This requirement also applies to unit-linked products. In contrast to unit-linked investment contracts, unit-linked insurance contracts include coverage for significant mortality or morbidity risk.

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Financial assets for unit-linked contracts went up by € 11.6 bn – or 12.3 % – to € 106.2 bn. Unit-linked insurance contracts increased by € 7.8 bn to € 70.5 bn due to good fund performance (€ 3.5 bn) and currency effects (€ 4.4 bn). Unit-linked investment contracts increased by € 3.8 bn to € 35.7 bn, with premium inflows exceeding outflows (net € 1.7 bn). Currency effects were mainly driven by the stronger U.S. Dollar (€ 3.2 bn) and Asian currencies (€ 1.1 bn).1

Life/Health liabilities

Life/Health reserves for insurance and investment contracts increased by € 34.9 bn – or 7.8% – to € 484.2 bn in the first quarter of 2015. The € 6.2 bn increase in aggregate policy reserves was mainly driven by our operations in Germany (€ 3.0 bn), the United States (€ 1.5 bn before currency effects) and Switzerland (€ 0.7 bn). Reserves for premium refund increased by € 15.7 bn due to higher unrealized gains to be shared with policyholders. Currency impacts resulted from the stronger U.S. Dollar (€ 8.7 bn), the Swiss Franc (€ 2.0 bn) and Asian currencies (€ 2.1 bn).1

Assets and liabilities of the Asset Management BUSINESS segment

Asset Management assets

The Asset Management business segment's results are derived primarily from asset management for third-party investors and the Allianz Group's insurance operations. In this section, we refer only to the business segment's own assets.2

The business segment's asset base decreased from € 2.6 bn to € 2.0 bn, mainly due to lower cash and cash pool assets – the main component of the business segment's asset base.

Asset Management liabilities

Liabilities in our Asset Management business segment increased by € 0.2 bn to € 2.6 bn.

Assets and liabilities of the Corporate and Other BUSINESS segment

Corporate and Other assets

The Corporate and Other asset base increased by € 3.8 bn to € 48.5 bn – almost entirely as a result of an increased volume of debt securities.

Composition of asset base – fair values

€ bn
as of as of
31 March 31 December
2015 2014
Financial assets and liabilities carried
at fair value through income
Equities 0.1 0.1
Debt securities 0.2 0.2
Other1 (0.4) (0.5)
Subtotal (0.1) (0.1)
Investments2
Equities 2.9 2.7
Debt securities 31.5 28.4
Cash and cash pool assets3 (4.0) (4.1)
Other 0.3 0.3
Subtotal 30.8 27.3
Loans and advances to banks and customers 17.8 17.5
Corporate and Other asset base 48.5 44.7

1 This comprises assets of € 0.3 bn and € 0.2 bn and liabilities of € (0.7) bn and € (0.6) bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

2 These do not include affiliates of € 76.3 bn and € 77.2 bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

3 Including cash and cash equivalents, as stated in our business segment balance sheet, of € 2.3 bn and € 2.0 bn and receivables from cash pooling amounting to € 0.4 bn and € 1.7 bn, net of liabilities from securities lending and derivatives of € (0.1) bn and € (0.0) bn, as well as liabilities from cash pooling of € (6.5) bn and € (7.9) bn as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014, respectively.

ABS within the Corporate and Other asset base was up by € 0.6 bn to € 2.6 bn, mainly due to new investments. This represented an increase from 4.5% to 5.3% of the Corporate and Other's asset base.

Corporate and Other liabilities

Compared to year-end 2014, subordinated liabilities increased by € 0.7 bn to € 12.7 bn. This was mainly related to the net effect of the issuance and redemption of subordinated bonds. Other liabilities dipped by € 0.3 bn to € 27.8 bn. Certificated liabilities remained unchanged at € 12.2 bn.3

1 Based on the closing rates on the respective balance sheet dates.

2 For further information on the development of these third-party assets, please refer to the Asset Management chapter.

3 For further information on Allianz SE debt as of 31 March 2015, please refer to notes 18 and 19 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Allianz SE bonds1 outstanding as of 31 March 2015 And interest expenses for the first quarter of 2015

  1. Senior bonds2
4.0% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 1.5 BN
Year of issue 2006
Maturity date 11/23/2016
ISIN XS 027 588 026 7
Interest expenses € 15 mn
1.375% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 0.5 bn
Year of issue 2013
Maturity date 3/13/2018
ISIN DE 000 A1H G1J 8
Interest expenses € 2 mn
4.75% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 1.5 BN
Year of issue 2009
Maturity date 7/22/2019
ISIN DE 000 A1A KHB
8
Interest expenses € 18 mn
3.5% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 1.5 BN
Year of issue 2012
Maturity date 2/14/2022
ISIN DE 000 A1G 0RU 9
Interest expenses € 13 mn
3.0% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 0.75 bn
Year of issue 2013
Maturity date 3/13/2028
ISIN DE 000 A1H G1K 6
Interest expenses € 6 mn
4.5% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume GBP
0.75 bn
Year of issue 2013
Maturity date 3/13/2043
ISIN DE 000 A1H G1L 4
Interest expenses € 15 mn
Total interest expenses for senior bonds € 69 mn
2. Subordinated bonds3
5.75% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 2.0 BN
Year of issue 2011
Maturity date 7/8/2041
ISIN DE 000 A1G NAH
1
Interest expenses € 29 mn
5.625% bond issued by Allianz SE
Volume € 1.5 bn
Year of issue 2012
Maturity date 10/17/2042
ISIN DE 000 A1R E1Q 3
Interest expenses € 21 mn

1 For further information on Allianz SE debt (issued or guaranteed) as of 31 March 2015, please refer to notes 18 and 19 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

2 Senior bonds provide for early termination rights in case of non-payment of amounts due under the bond (interest and principal) as well as in case of insolvency.

2.241% bond issued by Allianz SE
Volume € 1.5 BN
Year of issue 2015
Maturity date 7/7/2045
ISIN DE 000 A14 J9N 8
Interest expenses € – mn
4.375% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 1.4 BN
Year of issue 2005
Maturity date Perpetual Bond
ISIN XS 021 163 783 9
Interest expenses € 16 mn
5.375% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 0.8 BN
Year of issue 2006
Maturity date Perpetual Bond
ISIN DE 000 A0G NPZ
3
Interest expenses € 11 mn
5.5% bond issued by Allianz SE
Volume USD 1.0 BN
Year of issue 2012
Maturity date Perpetual Bond
ISIN XS 085 787 250 0
Interest expenses € 14 mn
4.75% bond issued by Allianz SE
Volume € 1.5 BN
Year of issue 2013
Maturity date Perpetual Bond
ISIN DE 000 A1Y CQ2 9
Interest expenses € 18 mn
3.25% bond issued by Allianz SE
Volume CHF 0.5 bn
Year of issue 2014
Maturity date perpetual bond
ISIN CH 023 483 337 1
Interest expenses € 5 mn
3.375% bond issued by Allianz SE
Volume € 1.5 bn
Year of issue 2014
Maturity date Perpetual Bond
ISIN DE 000 A13 R7Z 7
Interest expenses € 13 mn
Total interest expenses for subordinated bonds € 126 mn
3. Issues redeemed in 2015
6.5% bond issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., Amsterdam
Volume € 1.0 BN
Year of issue 2002
Maturity date 1/13/2025
ISIN XS 015 952 750 5
Interest expenses € 2 mn
Sum of interest expenses1 € 197 mn
Interest expenses from external debt
not presented in the table € 15 mn
Total interest expenses from external debt € 212 mn

3 The terms of the subordinated bonds do not explicitly provide for early termination rights in favor of the bondholder. Interest payments are subject to certain conditions which are linked, inter alia, to our net income, and may have to be deferred. Nevertheless, the terms of the relevant bonds provide for alternative settlement mechanisms which allow us to avoid an interest deferral using cash raised from the issuance of specific newly issued instruments.

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Reconciliations

The previous analysis is based on our condensed consolidated interim financial statements and should be read in conjunction with them. In addition to our figures stated according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Allianz Group uses operating profit and internal growth to enhance the understanding of our results. These additional measures should be viewed as complementary to, and not as a substitute for, our figures determined according to IFRS.

For further information, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Composition of total revenues

Total revenues comprise statutory gross premiums written in Property-Casualty and Life/Health, operating revenues in Asset Management, and total revenues in Corporate and Other (Banking).

Composition of total revenues

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Property-Casualty
Gross premiums written 17,339 15,217
Life/Health
Statutory premiums 18,822 17,163
Asset Management
Operating revenues 1,573 1,517
consisting of:
Net fee and commission income 1,567 1,516
Net interest income1 (1)
Income from financial assets and liabilities
carried at fair value through income (net)
5 (1)
Other income 1 2
Corporate and Other
Total revenues (Banking) 140 139
consisting of:
Interest and similar income 139 150
Income from financial assets and liabilities
carried at fair value through income (net)
6 2
Fee and commission income 139 116
Interest expenses, excluding interest expenses
from external debt
(58) (66)
Fee and commission expenses (85) (65)
Consolidation effects
(Banking within Corporate and Other)
(1) 2
Consolidation (103) (72)
Allianz Group total revenues 37,769 33,963

1 Represents interest and similar income less interest expenses.

Composition of total revenue growth

We believe that an understanding of our total revenue performance is enhanced when the effects of foreign currency translation as well as acquisitions, disposals and transfers (or "changes in scope of consolidation") are analyzed separately. Accordingly, in addition to presenting nominal total revenue growth, we also present internal growth, which excludes these effects.

Reconciliation of nominal total revenue growth to internal total revenue growth

%
three months
ended 31 March
Internal
growth
Changes in
scope of
consolidation
Foreign
currency
translation
Nominal
growth
2015
Property-Casualty 3.5 5.6 4.7 13.9
Life/Health 5.3 (0.8) 5.2 9.7
Asset Management (10.7) 14.4 3.7
Corporate and Other 0.7 0.7
Allianz Group 3.7 2.1 5.4 11.2
2014
Property-Casualty 1.9 0.7 (2.5) 0.1
Life/Health 16.4 0.8 (1.5) 15.7
Asset Management (16.4) (2.2) (2.4) (20.6)
Corporate and Other (9.0) 2.7 (6.3)
Allianz Group 7.4 0.6 (2.0) 6.0

Life/Health Insurance Operations

Statutory premiums

The objective of the Life/Health operating profit sources analysis is to explain movements in IFRS results by analyzing underlying drivers of performance on a Life/Health business segment consolidated basis.

Loadings&fees include premium and reserve-based fees, unitlinked management fees, and policyholder participation on expenses.

Operating profit

The reconciling item scope comprises the effects from out-of-scope entities in the profit sources reporting compilation. Operating profit from operating entities that are not in-scope entities is included in the investment margin. Currently, 20 entities comprising 97.8 % of Life/Health total statutory premiums are in-scope.

Expenses

Expenses comprise acquisition expenses and commissions as well as administrative and other expenses.

The delta shown as definitions in acquisition expenses and commissions represents commission clawbacks, which are allocated to the technical margin. The delta shown as definitions in administrative and other expenses mainly refers to restructuring charges, which are presented in a separate line item in the group income statement.

Acquisition, Administrative, commissions and other expenses

2015 2014
(1,249) (1,151)
7 8
(83) (71)
(1,325) (1,215)
(410) (370)
28 31
(35) (31)
2 3
(415) (368)

1 As per Interim Group Management Report.

2 As per notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

3 Excluding one-off effect from pension revaluation. For further details, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Impact of change in Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC)

Impact of change in DAC includes effects of change in DAC, unearned revenue reserves (URR) and value of business acquired (VOBA), and is the net impact of the deferral and amortization of acquisition costs and front-end loadings on operating profit.

URR capitalized: Capitalization amount of unearned revenue reserves (URR) and deferred profit liabilities (DPL) for FAS 97 LP.

URR amortized: Total amount of URR amortized includes scheduled URR amortization, true-up and unlocking.

Both capitalization and amortization is included in the line item premiums earned (net) in the group income statement.

Policyholder participation is included within change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net) in the group income statement.

Capitalization and amortization of DAC

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Capitalization of DAC1 457 446
Definition: URR
capitalized
156 120
Definition: policyholder participation2 257 242
Scope 35 26
Capitalization of DAC3 905 834
Amortization, unlocking and true-up of DAC1 (438) (257)
Definition: URR
amortized
(132) (16)
Definition: policyholder participation2 (310) (231)
Scope (32) (26)
Amortization, unlocking and true-up of DAC3 (912) (530)

1 As per Interim Group Management Report.

2 For German Speaking Countries, policyholder participation on revaluation of DAC/URR capitalization/ amortization.

3 As per notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Reconciliation to Notes

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Acquisition expenses and commissions1 (1,249) (1,151)
Administrative and other expenses1 (410) (370)
Capitalization of DAC1 457 446
Amortization, unlocking and true-up of DAC1 (438) (257)
Acquisition and administrative expenses (1,640) (1,332)
Definitions 6 153
Scope (115) (102)
Commissions and profit received on reinsurance
business ceded
26 24
Administrative expenses on reinsurance business
ceded
2 3
Acquisition and administrative expenses (net)2,
3
(1,722) (1,254)

1 As per Interim Group Management Report.

2 As per notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

3 Excluding one-off effect from pension revaluation. For further details, please refer to note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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General Information

Notes to the Consolidated Balance Sheets

64 5
Financial assets carried at fair value through income
64 6
Investments
66 7
Loans and advances to banks and customers
66 8
Reinsurance assets
66 9
Deferred acquisition costs
66 10
Other assets
67 11
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
67 12
Intangible assets
68 13
Financial liabilities carried at fair value through income
68 14
Liabilities to banks and customers
69 15
Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses
70 16
Reserves for insurance and investment contracts
70 17
Other liabilities

Notes to the Consolidated Income Statements 21 Premiums earned (net) 22 Interest and similar income 23 Income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) 24 Realized gains/losses (net) 25 Fee and commission income 26 Other income 27 Income and expenses from fully consolidated private equity investments 28 Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) 29 Change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net) 30 Interest expenses 31 Loan loss provisions 32 Impairments of investments (net) 33 Investment expenses 34 Acquisition and administrative expenses (net) 35 Fee and commission expenses 36 Other expenses 37 Income taxes Other Information 38 Financial instruments and fair value measurement 39 Earnings per share 40 Other information 41 Subsequent events

Review report

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes

Consolidated balance sheets

consolidated balance sheets

€ mn

note as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 14,589 13,863
Financial assets carried at fair value through income 5 7,144 5,875
Investments 6 535,638 486,445
Loans and advances to banks and customers 7 118,367 117,075
Financial assets for unit-linked contracts 106,163 94,564
Reinsurance assets 8 15,127 13,587
Deferred acquisition costs 9 22,874 22,262
Deferred tax assets 1,139 1,046
Other assets 10 42,812 37,080
Non-current assets and assets of disposal groups classified as held for sale 11 144 235
Intangible assets 12 14,316 13,755
Total assets 878,313 805,787

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Financial liabilities carried at fair value through income 13 9,824 8,496
Liabilities to banks and customers 14 26,043 23,015
Unearned premiums 25,361 19,800
Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses 15 72,234 68,989
Reserves for insurance and investment contracts 16 498,848 463,334
Financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts 106,163 94,564
Deferred tax liabilities 6,402 4,932
Other liabilities 17 40,632 38,609
Liabilities of disposal groups classified as held for sale 11 102 102
Certificated liabilities 18 8,487 8,207
Subordinated liabilities 19 12,716 12,037
Total liabilities 806,813 742,085
Shareholders' equity 68,397 60,747
Non-controlling interests 3,103 2,955
Total equity 20 71,501 63,702
Total liabilities and equity 878,313 805,787

Consolidated income statements

consolidated income statements

€ mn
three months ended 31 March note 2015 2014
Gross premiums written 24,275 21,811
Ceded premiums written (1,610) (1,362)
Change in unearned premiums (4,393) (3,763)
Premiums earned (net) 21 18,272 16,686
Interest and similar income 22 5,404 5,139
Income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) 23 559 (319)
Realized gains/losses (net) 24 2,837 906
Fee and commission income 25 2,644 2,408
Other income 26 77 78
Income from fully consolidated private equity investments 27 171 169
Total income 29,964 25,067
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (gross) (13,345) (12,332)
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (ceded) 541 523
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) 28 (12,804) (11,809)
Change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net) 29 (6,139) (3,440)
Interest expenses 30 (315) (302)
Loan loss provisions 31 (8) (9)
Impairments of investments (net) 32 (109) (362)
Investment expenses 33 (238) (199)
Acquisition and administrative expenses (net) 34 (6,296) (5,330)
Fee and commission expenses 35 (942) (782)
Amortization of intangible assets (32) (24)
Restructuring charges (90) 1
Other expenses 36 (28) (30)
Expenses from fully consolidated private equity investments 27 (169) (174)
Total expenses (27,170) (22,461)
Income before income taxes 2,794 2,607
Income taxes 37 (858) (867)
Net income 1,937 1,740
Net income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 115 100
Shareholders 1,822 1,640
Basic earnings per share (€) 39 4.01 3.62
Diluted earnings per share (€) 39 4.00 3.55

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Consolidated statements of comprehensive income

consolidated statements of comprehensive income

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Net income 1,937 1,740
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in future periods
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Reclassifications to net income
Changes arising during the period 1,853 17
Subtotal 1,853 17
Available-for-sale investments
Reclassifications to net income (507) (94)
Changes arising during the period 4,704 2,313
Subtotal 4,197 2,219
Cash flow hedges
Reclassifications to net income (1) (2)
Changes arising during the period 91 5
Subtotal 89 4
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures
Reclassifications to net income
Changes arising during the period 128 9
Subtotal 128 9
Miscellaneous
Reclassifications to net income
Changes arising during the period (1) (29)
Subtotal (1) (29)
Items that may never be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans (384) (357)
Total other comprehensive income 5,883 1,863
Total comprehensive income 7,820 3,603

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Non-controlling interests 177 142
Shareholders 7,643 3,462

For further details concerning income taxes relating to components of the other comprehensive income, please see note 37.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

consolidated statements of changes in equity

€ mn
Paid-in capital Retained
earnings
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
Unrealized
gains and losses
(net)
Shareholders'
equity
Non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Balance as of 1 January 2014 28,869 17,786 (3,313) 6,742 50,083 2,765 52,849
Total comprehensive income1 1,262 15 2,185 3,462 142 3,603
Paid-in capital
Treasury shares 2 2 2
Transactions between equity holders (23) 1 (22) 6 (16)
Dividends paid (78) (78)
Balance as of 31 March 2014 28,869 19,026 (3,297) 8,926 53,525 2,835 56,360
Balance as of 1 January 2015 28,928 19,878 (1,977) 13,917 60,747 2,955 63,702
Total comprehensive income1 1,606 1,757 4,280 7,643 177 7,820
Paid-in capital
Treasury shares 3 3 3
Transactions between equity holders 5 5 45 50
Dividends paid (74) (74)
Balance as of 31 March 2015 28,928 21,491 (219) 18,197 68,397 3,103 71,501

1 Total comprehensive income in shareholders' equity for the three months ended 31 March 2015 comprises net income attributable to shareholders of € 1,822 mn (2014: € 1,640 mn).

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 42 Consolidated Income Statements 43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

consolidated statements of cash flows

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Summary
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 10,110 11,818
Net cash flow used in investing activities (9,373) (8,593)
Net cash flow used in financing activities (819) (2,262)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 808 (2)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 726 960
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 13,863 11,207
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 14,589 12,167
Cash flow from operating activities
Net income 1,937 1,740
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities
Share of earnings from investments in associates and joint ventures (78) (37)
Realized gains/losses (net) and impairments of investments (net) of:
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments, investments in associates and joint ventures, real estate held for investment,
loans and advances to banks and customers, non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
(2,728) (544)
Other investments, mainly financial assets held for trading and designated at fair value through income 1,414 115
Depreciation and amortization 351 278
Loan loss provisions 8 9
Interest credited to policyholder accounts 1,364 1,060
Net change in:
Financial assets and liabilities held for trading (1,759) 632
Reverse repurchase agreements and collateral paid for securities borrowing transactions (222) 240
Repurchase agreements and collateral received from securities lending transactions 2,184 352
Reinsurance assets (585) (351)
Deferred acquisition costs (553) (767)
Unearned premiums 4,918 4,069
Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses 1,147 (131)
Reserves for insurance and investment contracts 7,481 6,038
Deferred tax assets/liabilities 240 (49)
Other (net) (5,008) (836)
Subtotal 8,174 10,078
Net cash flow provided by operating activities 10,110 11,818

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – continued

consolidated statements of cash flows

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Cash flow from investing activities
Proceeds from the sale, maturity or repayment of:
Financial assets designated at fair value through income 305 154
Available-for-sale investments 41,388 32,800
Held-to-maturity investments 812 203
Investments in associates and joint ventures 212 151
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale 120 16
Real estate held for investment 104 65
Loans and advances to banks and customers (purchased loans) 2,934 2,940
Property and equipment 36 45
Subtotal 45,911 36,375
Payments for the purchase or origination of:
Financial assets designated at fair value through income (393) (241)
Available-for-sale investments (51,161) (41,342)
Held-to-maturity investments (791) (159)
Investments in associates and joint ventures (232) (298)
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale (7)
Real estate held for investment (361) (266)
Loans and advances to banks and customers (purchased loans) (1,187) (1,393)
Property and equipment (336) (308)
Subtotal (54,461) (44,015)
Business combinations (note 3)1:
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
Change in other loans and advances to banks and customers (originated loans) (891) (925)
Other (net) 69 (28)
Net cash flow used in investing activities (9,373) (8,593)
Cash flow from financing activities
Net change in liabilities to banks and customers 126 (1,063)
Proceeds from the issuance of certificated liabilities and subordinated liabilities 838 896
Repayments of certificated liabilities and subordinated liabilities (1,700) (1,980)
Cash inflow from capital increases
Transactions between equity holders

50

(16)
Dividends paid to shareholders (74) (78)
Net cash from sale or purchase of treasury shares 4 2
Other (net) (63) (23)
Net cash flow used in financing activities (819) (2,262)
Supplementary information on the consolidated statements of cash flows
Income taxes paid (432) (448)
Dividends received 323 298
Interest received 5,284 5,270
Interest paid (440) (521)

1 The consideration for the Property-Casualty business of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO) in Darwin has already been paid in 2014 and was therefore included in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2014. As a consequence, the cash flow for the three months ended 31 March 2015 included in the line "Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired" is not reconcilable with note 3.

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 47 Notes

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

General Information

1 – Basis of presentation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Allianz Group – comprising the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated income statements, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity, consolidated statements of cash flows and selected explanatory notes – are presented in accordance with the requirements of IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and have been prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), as adopted under European Union (E.U.) regulations in accordance with §315a of the German Commercial Code (HGB). IFRSs comprise the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), the International Accounting Standards (IASs) and the interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (formerly called the IFRIC) or the former Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC).

Within these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the Allianz Group has applied all IFRSs issued by the IASB that are endorsed by the E.U. and are compulsory as of 1 January 2015. For further information please see note 2.

For existing and unchanged IFRSs, the accounting policies for recognition, measurement, consolidation and presentation applied in the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with the accounting policies that have been applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Allianz Group Annual Report 2014.

IFRSs do not provide specific guidance concerning all aspects of the recognition and measurement of insurance contracts, reinsurance contracts and investment contracts with discretionary participation features. Therefore, as envisioned in IAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, to those aspects where specific guidance is not provided by IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts, the provisions embodied under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) as at first-time adoption of IFRS 4 on 1 January 2005 have been applied.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in millions of Euros (€ mn), unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures. Previously published figures have been adjusted accordingly.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Allianz Group were authorized for issue by the Board of Management on 11 May 2015.

2 – Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

recently adopted accounting pronouncements

effective 1 January 2015

The following interpretation as well as the amendments and revisions to existing standards became effective for the Allianz Group's consolidated financial statements as of 1 January 2015:

  • − IFRIC 21, Levies,
  • − IAS 19, Defined Benefit Plan: Employee Contributions,
  • − Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010 2012,
  • − Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011 2013.

No material impact arose on the financial results or the financial position of the Allianz Group.

3 – Consolidation

significant acquisition

Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO), Darwin

Effective 1 January 2015, the Allianz Group acquired the Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO Business), Darwin, and entered into a 10-year agreement to manage the compulsory motor accidents compensation scheme (MAC Contract). The acquired TIO Business includes, inter alia, all relevant insurance assets and liabilities, operations, employees and the brand related to the TIO Business.

The acquired TIO Business represents insurance activities with premiums equal to approximately € 88 mn (for the year 2014). As a result of the acquisition, the Allianz Group expects to increase its presence in the Australian market. It also expects to reduce costs through economies of scale and through synergies in the reinsurance area.

The final consideration paid in cash amounts to € 150 mn.

The following table summarizes the recognized amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to the TIO Business and the MAC Contract:

Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO) – IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

€ mn
Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents 11
Financial assets carried at fair value through income 79
Investments 50
Loans and advances to banks and customers 2
Reinsurance assets 32
Deferred tax assets 2
Other assets 72
Intangible assets 37
Total assets 285
Unearned premiums (45)
Reserves for insurance and investment contracts (107)
Deferred tax liabilities (18)
Other liabilities (13)
Total liabilities (183)
Total net identifiable assets 102

Intangible assets consist mainly of the fair values of the MAC Contract, the TIO brand name, the customer relationships related to the acquired insurance portfolio and the present value of the transferred in-force business.

The fair values of other assets, intangible assets, deferred taxes and goodwill are provisional due to pending receipt of the final valuations for those assets.

The acquired TIO Business comprises a preliminary goodwill which was determined as follows as of 1 January 2015:

Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO) – Determination of goodwill

Fair value
150
102
48

The goodwill of € 48 mn of the business combination largely reflects the benefits associated with cost and reinsurance synergies and the ability to revert to an existing infrastructure in a new geographical market.

None of this goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

In administrative expenses, acquisition-related costs in the amount of € 1 mn were included in fiscal year 2014 and in the amount of € 3 mn in fiscal year 2015.

The impact of the acquired Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office on the Allianz Group's total revenues and net income since the acquisition was € 17 mn and € (1) mn, respectively.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets
  • 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of

Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

4 – Segment reporting

Identification of reportable segments

The business activities of the Allianz Group are first organized by product and type of service: insurance activities, asset management activities and corporate and other activities. Due to differences in the nature of products, risks and capital allocation, insurance activities are further divided into the business segments Property-Casualty and Life/Health. In accordance with the responsibilities of the Board of Management, each of the insurance business segments is grouped into the following reportable segments:

  • − German Speaking Countries,
  • − Western&Southern Europe,
  • − Iberia&Latin America,
  • − USA (Life/Health only),
  • − Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets,
  • − Growth Markets,
  • − Allianz Worldwide Partners (Property-Casualty only).

Asset management activities represent a separate reportable segment. Due to differences in the nature of products, risks and capital allocation, corporate and other activities are divided into three reportable segments: Holding&Treasury, Banking and Alternative Investments. In total, the Allianz Group has identified 16 reportable segments in accordance with IFRS 8, Operating Segments.

The types of products and services from which the reportable segments derive revenue are described below.

Property-Casualty

In the business segment Property-Casualty, reportable segments offer a wide variety of insurance products to both private and corporate customers, including motor liability and own damage, accident, general liability, fire and property, legal expense, credit and travel insurance.

Life/Health

In the business segment Life/Health, reportable segments offer a comprehensive range of life and health insurance products on both an individual and a group basis, including annuities, endowment and term insurance, unit-linked and investment-oriented products, as well as full private health, supplemental health and long-term care insurance.

Asset Management

The reportable segment Asset Management operates as a global provider of institutional and retail asset management products and services to third-party investors and provides investment management services to the Allianz Group's insurance operations. The products for retail and institutional customers include equity and fixedincome funds as well as alternative products. The United States and Germany as well as France, Italy and the Asia-Pacific region represent the primary asset management markets.

Corporate and Other

The reportable segment Holding&Treasury includes the management and support of the Allianz Group's businesses through its strategy, risk, corporate finance, treasury, financial reporting, controlling, communication, legal, human resources, technology and other functions. The reportable segment Banking consists of the banking activities in Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Bulgaria. The banks offer a wide range of products for corporate and retail clients, with a primary focus on the latter. The reportable segment Alternative Investments provides global alternative investment management services in the private equity, real estate, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, mainly on behalf of the Allianz Group's insurance operations. The reportable segment Alternative Investments also includes a fully consolidated private equity investment. The income and expenses of this investment are included in the non-operating result.

General segment reporting information

Prices for transactions between reportable segments are set on an arm's length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties. Transactions between reportable segments are eliminated in the Consolidation. For the reportable segment Asset Management, interest revenues are reported net of interest expenses. Financial information is recorded based on reportable segments. Cross-segmental country-specific information is not determined.

Reportable segments measure of profit or loss

The Allianz Group uses operating profit to evaluate the performance of its reportable segments and the Allianz Group as a whole. Operating profit highlights the portion of income before income taxes attributable to the ongoing core operations of the Allianz Group. The Allianz Group considers the presentation of operating profit to be useful and meaningful to investors because it enhances the understanding of the Allianz Group's underlying operating performance and the comparability of its operating performance over time.

To better understand the ongoing operations of the business, the Allianz Group generally excludes the following non-operating effects:

  • − acquisition-related expenses and the amortization of intangible assets, as these relate to business combinations,
  • − interest expenses from external debt, as these relate to the capital structure of the Allianz Group,
  • − income from fully consolidated private equity investments (net), as this represents income from industrial holdings, which is outside the Allianz Group's normal scope of operating business,
  • − income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net), as this does not reflect the Allianz Group's long-term performance,
  • − realized capital gains and losses (net) or impairments of investments (net), as the timing of sales that would result in such realized gains or losses is largely at the discretion of the Allianz Group and impairments are largely dependent on market cycles or issuer-specific events over which the Allianz Group has little or no control and which can vary, sometimes materially, over time,
  • − one-off effects from pension revaluation. Allianz SE has a joint liability for a large part of the pension provisions of its German subsidiaries. Service costs incurred in this context are borne by the German subsidiaries and disbursed to Allianz SE. In the financial year 2014, the German subsidiaries of Allianz SE changed the application of the option provided by article 67 (1) sentence 1 of the Introductory Act to the German Commercial Code (EGHGB) to distribute the conversion expenses due to the first-time application of the German Accounting Law Modernization Act (BilMoG) in 2010 over a period of up to 15 years in the way that the conversion expenses were fully recognized in the first quarter of 2014. Additionally, effective 1 January 2015, the cost allocation scheme for the pension provisions between the German subsidiaries and Allianz SE was adapted to reflect the changed interest rate environment. For both effects, the resulting one-off expenses at the German subsidiaries and one-off

income at Allianz SE are shown as non-operating items. In case of policyholder participation within the Life/Health insurance business, the one-off expenses and the corresponding one-off income at Allianz SE are presented within operating profit. On the Allianz Group level, the one-off expenses and income offset each other. The only impact on the Allianz Group level is the related policyholder participation, which had a positive impact on income before income taxes of € 148 mn in 2015 and of € 116 mn in 2014.

The following exceptions apply to this general rule:

  • − In all reportable segments, income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) is treated as operating profit if the income relates to operating business.
  • − For life/health insurance business and property-casualty insurance products with premium refunds, all items listed above are included in operating profit if the profit sources are shared with policyholders. This is also applicable to tax benefits, which are shared with policyholders. IFRS requires that the consolidated income statements present all tax benefits in the income taxes line item, even if they belong to policyholders. In the segment reporting, the tax benefits are reclassified and shown within operating profit in order to adequately reflect the policyholder participation in tax benefits.

Operating profit should be viewed as complementary to, and not as a substitute for, income before income taxes or net income as determined in accordance with IFRS.

Recent organizational changes

Effective 1 January 2015, the Allianz Group reorganized the structure of its insurance activities to reflect the changes in the responsibilities of the Board of Management. The property-casualty insurance operations of the former reportable segment USA have been allocated to the reportable segment Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets. Furthermore, Australia has been reallocated from the reportable segment Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets to the reportable segment Growth Markets. Previously reported information has been adjusted to reflect this change in the composition of the Allianz Group's reportable segments.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Income Statements Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes

Business Segment Information – Consolidated Balance Sheets

business segment information – consolidated balance sheets

Life/Health
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
4,026 3,668 7,901 7,555
532 601 6,399 5,238
103,378 97,129 414,048 374,589
14,843 14,963 92,514 91,411
106,163 94,564
9,480 8,466 5,729 5,176
5,195 4,595 17,679 17,667
1,108 1,013 339 240
25,868 23,494 19,163 18,723
61 61 92
2,848 2,722 3,087 3,063
167,338 156,710 673,021 618,318
Property-Casualty

€ mn Property-Casualty Life/Health Asset Management Corporate and Other Consolidation Group as of 31 March 2015 as of 31 December 2014 as of 31 March 2015 as of 31 December 2014 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Financial liabilities carried at fair value through income 94 129 9,485 8,240 – – 703 648 (457) (521) 9,824 8,496 Liabilities to banks and customers 1,166 878 5,543 4,273 174 174 22,575 20,749 (3,415) (3,057) 26,043 23,015 Unearned premiums 22,071 16,595 3,328 3,222 – – – – (38) (17) 25,361 19,800 Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses 61,805 58,925 10,453 10,081 – – – – (23) (18) 72,234 68,989 Reserves for insurance and investment contracts 14,892 14,276 484,161 449,263 – – – – (204) (205) 498,848 463,334 Financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts – – 106,163 94,564 – – – – – – 106,163 94,564 Deferred tax liabilities 2,864 2,681 5,503 4,226 1 2 282 189 (2,248) (2,167) 6,402 4,932 Other liabilities 17,644 19,445 13,768 13,739 2,396 2,231 27,751 28,028 (20,927) (24,834) 40,632 38,609 Liabilities of disposal groups classified as held for sale – – – – – – 102 102 – – 102 102 Certificated liabilities 14 38 14 13 – – 12,233 12,231 (3,773) (4,075) 8,487 8,207 Subordinated liabilities – – 95 95 – – 12,671 11,992 (50) (50) 12,716 12,037 Total liabilities 120,550 112,969 638,512 587,714 2,571 2,407 76,316 73,938 (31,137) (34,943) 806,813 742,085

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes
Asset Management Corporate and Other Consolidation Group
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
1,346 1,449 2,277 2,028 (961) (838) 14,589 13,863
45 46 629 511 (461) (521) 7,144 5,875
156 106 111,061 108,669 (93,005) (94,048) 535,638 486,445
83 72 17,775 17,547 (6,848) (6,917) 118,367 117,075
106,163 94,564
(81) (55) 15,127 13,587
22,874 22,262
371 177 1,569 1,782 (2,248) (2,167) 1,139 1,046
2,585 2,951 8,130 8,595 (12,935) (16,684) 42,812 37,080
83 83 144
7,704 7,286 678 685 14,316 13,755
12,291 12,087 142,201 139,900 (116,538) (121,229) 878,313 805,787
Group Consolidation Asset Management
Corporate and Other
as of
31 March
31 December
2015
as of
31 December
2014
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
as of
31 March
2015
9,824 (521) (457) 648 703
26,043 (3,057) (3,415) 20,749 22,575 174 174
25,361 (17) (38)
72,234 (18) (23)
498,848 (205) (204)
106,163
6,402 (2,167) (2,248) 189 282 2 1
40,632 (24,834) (20,927) 28,028 27,751 2,231 2,396
102 102 102
8,487 (4,075) (3,773) 12,231 12,233
12,716 (50) (50) 11,992 12,671
806,813 (34,943) (31,137) 73,938 76,316 2,407 2,571
71,501 Total equity
878,313 Total liabilities and equity

Business Segment Information – Total revenues and reconciliation of Operating profit (loss) to Net income (loss)

Business Segment Information – Total revenues and reconciliation of Operating profit (loss) to Net income (loss)

€ mn
Property-Casualty Life/Health
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 2015 2014
Total revenues1 17,339 15,217 18,822 17,163
Premiums earned (net) 11,519 10,410 6,753 6,276
Operating investment result
Interest and similar income 865 853 4,426 4,159
Operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value
through income (net) 62 14 585 (268)
Operating realized gains/losses (net) 80 26 2,438 827
Interest expenses, excluding interest expenses from external debt (22) (13) (27) (25)
Operating impairments of investments (net) (2) (5) (87) (291)
Investment expenses (75) (69) (227) (195)
Subtotal 908 807 7,108 4,207
Fee and commission income 357 307 347 229
Other income 15 29 63 49
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) (7,651) (6,727) (5,154) (5,081)
Change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net)2 (173) (125) (5,961) (3,314)
Loan loss provisions
Acquisition and administrative expenses (net),
excluding acquisition-related expenses and one-off effects from pension revaluation (3,249) (2,912) (1,722) (1,254)
Fee and commission expenses (344) (291) (151) (87)
Operating amortization of intangible assets (5) (5)
Restructuring charges (90) (1)
Other expenses (6) (6) (174) (140)
Reclassification of tax benefits
Operating profit (loss) 1,285 1,489 1,104 880
Non-operating investment result
Non-operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value
through income (net)
(18) (59) (50)
Non-operating realized gains/losses (net) 228 83 36 26
Non-operating impairments of investments (net) (17) (57) (2) (5)
Subtotal 193 (33) (17) 20
Income from fully consolidated private equity investments (net)
Interest expenses from external debt
Acquisition-related expenses
One-off effects from pension revaluation (181) (537) (13) (7)
Non-operating amortization of intangible assets (13) (6) (10) (8)
Reclassification of tax benefits
Non-operating items (576) (39) 4
Income (loss) before income taxes 1,284 913 1,065 884
Income taxes (362) (268) (326) (255)
Net income (loss) 922 645 739 629
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 52 44 40 31
Shareholders 870 601 699 598

1 Total revenues comprise statutory gross premiums written in Property-Casualty and Life/Health, operating revenues in Asset Management and total revenues in Corporate and Other (Banking).

2 For the three months ended 31 March 2015, includes expenses for premium refunds (net) in Property-Casualty of € (109) mn (2014: € (59) mn).

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes
Life/Health
Asset Management
Corporate and Other Consolidation Group
2015
2014
2015
2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
18,822
17,163
1,573
1,517 140 139 (103) (72) 37,769 33,963
6,276
18,272 16,686
4,159
2
2 193 208 (82) (83) 5,404 5,139
(268)
5
827
(1) 10 2 21 3 683 (250)
1 (73) 2,519 780
(98)
(3) (3) (130) (144) 78 86 (103)
(291)

(195)


(18)

(15)

82

81
(89)
(238)
(296)
(199)
4,207
4
(2) 55 50 101 15 8,176 5,077
229
1,940
1,861 200 167 (199) (155) 2,644
1 2 148 (150) (2) 77
49
(5,081)
2 (12,804) (11,809)
(3,314)
(5) (1) (6,139)

(8) (9) (8) (3,440)
(1,254)
(1,018)
(873) (322) (296) 7 (116) (6,303)
(87)
(373)
(345) (174) (134) 100 75 (942)
(5)
(5)

2 (90)
(1) 153 116 (28)
5 5
555 646 (101) (222) 13 (69) 2,855

(40) (6) (17) (4) (124)
26
55 18 318
(5)
(3) (20)
15 8 (17) (4) 174
3 (6) (1) 2 2

(212) (205) (212)

7
(7)
3 1 2 7
(31) (14) 224 675
(8)
(3)
(3) (2) (2) (28)


4
(27)

(14)

27

472
(5)
(23)

(2)
(5)
(61)
528 631 (74) 249 (9) (71) 2,794
(199) (225) 25 (118) 5 (858)
629
329
406 (49) 131 (4) (71) 1,937
31
17
22 6 4 115
598
312
385 (55) 127 (5) (71) 1,822

Reportable segments – Property-Casualty

Reportable segments – Property-Casualty

€ mn

German Speaking Countries Western&Southern Europe
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 2015 2014
Gross premiums written 5,640 5,384 3,499 3,164
Ceded premiums written (843) (817) (297) (245)
Change in unearned premiums (2,261) (2,119) (490) (467)
Premiums earned (net) 2,535 2,448 2,711 2,453
Interest and similar income 269 282 195 194
Operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) 45 4 (2) 1
Operating realized gains/losses (net) 80 26
Fee and commission income 33 29 21 10
Other income 11 9 3 2
Operating revenues 2,974 2,798 2,928 2,659
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) (1,804) (1,599) (1,717) (1,562)
Change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net) (158) (106) (10) (13)
Interest expenses (6) (3) (4) (4)
Operating impairments of investments (net) (2) (5)
Investment expenses (22) (23) (23) (22)
Acquisition and administrative expenses (net), excluding one-off effects from pension revaluation (636) (625) (739) (649)
Fee and commission expenses (31) (27) (19) (10)
Restructuring charges
Other expenses (5) (4) (1) (1)
Operating expenses (2,665) (2,391) (2,513) (2,260)
Operating profit 309 407 415 399
Non-operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) (41) (25) 23 (23)
Non-operating realized gains/losses (net) 136 35 14 18
Non-operating impairments of investments (net) (13) (8) (1) (44)
One-off effects from pension revaluation (166) (530)
Amortization of intangible assets (1) (1) (8) (3)
Non-operating items (85) (529) 28 (52)
Income (loss) before income taxes 224 (122) 443 347
Income taxes (44) 45 (159) (124)
Net income (loss) 180 (76) 284 223
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Non-controlling interests (1) 3 5
Shareholders 181 (76) 281 217
Loss ratio2 in % 71.2 65.3 63.3 63.7
Expense ratio3 in % 25.1 25.5 27.3 26.5
Combined ratio4 in % 96.3 90.8 90.6 90.1

1 In the fourth quarter of 2014, the French International Health business was reclassified from the reportable segment Western&Southern Europe (Life/Health) to the reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners. Previously reported information for the three months ended 31 March 2014 was not adjusted.

3 Represents acquisition and administrative expenses (net), excluding one-off effects from pension revaluation, divided by premiums earned (net).

2 Represents claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) divided by premiums earned (net).

4 Represents the total of acquisition and administrative expenses (net), excluding one-off effects from pension revaluation, and claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) divided by premiums earned (net). 5 Presentation not meaningful.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes
Global Insurance Lines&
Iberia&Latin America
Anglo Markets
Growth Markets
Allianz Worldwide Partners1
Consolidation
Property-Casualty
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
1,129
6,023
4,942
1,492
1,490
1,601
785
(2,215)
(1,679)
17,339
15,217
(169)
(1,899)
(1,331)
(332)
(314)
(128)
(30)
2,215
1,679
(1,500)
(1,227)
(44)
(745)
(708)
(23)
(61)
(664)
(180)


(4,320)
(3,580)
916
3,380
2,902
1,137
1,115
809
575


11,519
10,410
50
238
232
100
90
11
(2)

865
8
17
1

1


62







80

111
111
46
52
171
116
(25)
(11)
357
17


1
1


15
990
3,746
3,247
1,283
1,258
992
697
(28)
(11)
12,898
11,638
(638)
(2,113)
(1,777)
(803)
(782)
(535)
(369)


(7,651)
(6,727)
(2)
(5)
(3)
1
(1)


(173)
(125)
(1)
(12)
(4)
(1)
(1)
2

(22)







(2)
(3)
(12)
(9)
(14)
(12)


(75)
(233)
(1,044)
(877)
(333)
(345)
(252)
(187)
6
4
(3,249)
(2,912)

(104)
(100)
(40)
(42)
(170)
(119)
19
6
(344)
(291)

(90)
(1)




(90)
(1)






(6)
(878)
(3,380)
(2,772)
(1,190)
(1,183)
(958)
(676)
28
11
(11,613)
(10,149)
113
366
474
93
75
34
21


1,285
1,489
1
(3)
(9)
1
(2)

(1)


(18)
3
55
25
17
2


228
(1)
(2)
(4)




(17)

(13)
(7)


(1)


(181)
(537)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)

1
(13)
3
36
4
15
(3)
(1)
(1)

1

(576)
116
402
478
108
73
33
20

1
1,284
(34)
(100)
(129)
(28)
(20)
(9)
(6)


(362)
(268)
82
302
349
80
53
24
14

1
922
1
41
28
8
9
1


52
81
261
322
73
43
23
14

1
870
69.7
62.5
61.2
70.6
70.1
66.1
64.2
–5
–5
66.4
25.5
30.9
30.2
29.3
30.9
31.2
32.5
–5
–5
28.2
95.1
93.4
91.5
100.0
101.1
97.3
96.7
–5
–5
94.6

Reportable segments – Life/Health

Reportable segments – Life/Health

€ mn

German Speaking Countries Western&Southern Europe1
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 2015 2014
Statutory premiums2 6,827 6,856 6,935 6,127
Ceded premiums written (30) (39) (307) (596)
Change in unearned premiums 2 (61) 14 (14)
Statutory premiums (net) 6,799 6,755 6,641 5,516
Deposits from insurance and investment contracts (2,505) (2,692) (5,465) (4,363)
Premiums earned (net) 4,294 4,063 1,176 1,153
Interest and similar income 2,252 2,264 893 891
Operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) 894 31 (36) (49)
Operating realized gains/losses (net) 1,885 497 515 306
Fee and commission income 21 19 216 118
Other income 56 42 7 5
Operating revenues 9,403 6,917 2,772 2,423
Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net) (3,558) (3,519) (965) (998)
Changes in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net) (4,337) (2,266) (888) (490)
Interest expenses (19) (25) (4) (5)
Operating impairments of investments (net) (87) (113) 1 (177)
Investment expenses (148) (128) (56) (49)
Acquisition and administrative expenses (net), excluding one-off effects from pension revaluation (553) (385) (483) (420)
Fee and commission expenses (10) (10) (110) (53)
Operating amortization of intangible assets (5) (5)
Other expenses (170) (134) (4) (2)
Operating expenses (8,887) (6,585) (2,507) (2,194)
Operating profit 516 332 265 229
Non-operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) 2 (5)
Non-operating realized gains/losses (net) 2 21 25
Non-operating impairments of investments (net) (2) (5)
One-off effects from pension revaluation (13) (7)
Non-operating amortization of intangible assets (3) (2)
Non-operating items (11) (7) 18 13
Income before income taxes 505 325 283 242
Income taxes (172) (109) (83) (58)
Net income 333 216 200 184
Net income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 16 9
Shareholders 333 216 184 175

Margin on reserves3 in basis points 78 58 63 63 223 247 68 94 365 229 130 125 –4 –4 77 73

1 In the fourth quarter of 2014, the French International Health business was reclassified from the reportable segment Western&Southern Europe (Life/Health) to the reportable segment Allianz Worldwide Partners. Previously reported information for the three months ended 31 March 2014 was not adjusted.

3 Represents annualized operating profit divided by the average of the current quarter-end and previous year-end net reserves, where net reserves equal reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, reserves for insurance and investment contracts and financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts less reinsurance assets.

2 Statutory premiums are gross premiums written from sales of life and health insurance policies, as well as gross receipts from sales of unit-linked and other investment-oriented products, in accordance with the statutory accounting practices applicable in the insurer's home jurisdiction.

4 Presentation not meaningful.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes
Iberia&Latin America USA Global Insurance Lines&
Anglo Markets
Growth Markets Consolidation Life/Health
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
577 476 2,699 2,556 135 126 1,988 1,616 (339) (594) 18,822 17,163
(6) (4) (35) (29) (16) (13) (99) (74) 339 594 (154) (162)
(33) (34) (8) (3) (3) (31) (45) (38) (73) (183)
538 438 2,655 2,524 116 82 1,845 1,503 18,595 16,818
(390) (289) (2,374) (2,297) (1,108) (901) (11,842) (10,542)
148 149 281 227 116 82 736 602 6,753 6,276
90 94 923 692 14 20 264 215 (10) (16) 4,426 4,159
16 1 (276) (245) (1) (5) 5 (4) (18) 3 585 (268)
19 4 6 9 13 10 2,438
38 34 27 24 43 35 347 229
2 63
311 282 962 706 129 96 1,061 860 (28) (13) 14,611 11,271
(165) (139) (29) (25) (69) (75) (368) (325) (5,154) (5,081)
(17) (22) (398) (338) (22) 15 (300) (214) (5,961) (3,314)
(1) (3) (2) (11) (7) 10 16 (27)
(1) (1) (87)
(2) (1) (13) (9) (8) (7) (227)
(51) (50) (348) (158) (22) (24) (265) (217) (1,722)
(21) (17) (7) (5) (4) (3) (151)
(5)
(3) (174)
(256) (230) (799) (537) (113) (85) (956) (778) 10 17 (13,507) (10,392)
55 52 163 169 16 11 106 83 (18) 3 1,104
(52) 4 (50)
11 1 1 36
(1) (2)
(13)
(4) (4) (2) (2) (10)
(4) (4) (41) 4 (1) (2) (39)
51 48 123 174 16 11 104 81 (18) 3 1,065
(13) (14) (36) (54) (4) (3) (18) (17) (326)
38 33 86 119 13 8 87 64 (18) 3 739
10 9 15 13 40
28 24 86 119 13 8 72 51 (18) 3 699
223 247 68 94 365 229 130 125 –4 –4 77

Reportable segments – Asset Management

Reportable segments – Asset Management

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Net fee and commission income1 1,567 1,516
Net interest income2 (1)
Income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) 5 (1)
Other income 1 2
Operating revenues 1,573 1,517
Administrative expenses (net), excluding acquisition-related expenses and one-off effects from pension revaluation (1,018) (873)
Restructuring charges 2
Operating expenses (1,018) (871)
Operating profit 555 646
Acquisition-related expenses 7 3
One-off effects from pension revaluation (31) (14)
Amortization of intangible assets (3) (3)
Non-operating items (27) (14)
Income before income taxes 528 631
Income taxes (199) (225)
Net income 329 406
Net income attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 17 22
Shareholders 312 385
Cost-income ratio3 in % 64.7 57.4

1 Represents fee and commission income less fee and commission expenses.

2 Represents interest and similar income less interest expenses.

3 Represents operating expenses divided by operating revenues.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Income Statements Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes

Reportable segments – Corporate and Other

Reportable segments – Corporate and Other

€ mn
Holding&Treasury Banking Alternative Investments
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014 2015
2014
2015
2014
Interest and similar income 49 54 139 150
5
Operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) 6 6 2
(1)
Fee and commission income 13 15 139 116
48
Other income 148
Operating revenues 215 69 284 268
53
Interest expenses, excluding interest expenses from external debt (71) (77) (58)
(66)

(1)
Loan loss provisions (8) (9)
Investment expenses (16) (14)
(2)
(2)
Administrative expenses (net), excluding acquisition-related expenses and one-off effects from pension revaluation (182) (155) (100)
(110)
(40)
(31)
Fee and commission expenses (89) (70) (85)
(65)
Other expenses (1)
Operating expenses (358) (316) (252)
(251)
(43)
(33)
Operating profit (loss) (143) (248) 32 18
10
Non-operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) (41) (5)
1
(1)
Realized gains/losses (net) 48 18 7
Impairments of investments (net) (3)
Income from fully consolidated private equity investments (net)
3
(6)
Interest expenses from external debt (212) (205)
Acquisition-related expenses 1 2
One-off effects from pension revaluation 230 679 (1) (1)
(5)
(4)
Amortization of intangible assets (2) (2)
Non-operating items 23 484 6 (1)
(2)
(11)
Income (loss) before income taxes (121) 236 38 16
9
(3)
Income taxes 39 (114) (12) (5)
(1)
Net income (loss) (82) 122 26 11
7
(2)
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 2 2
4
Shareholders (82) 122 23 9
4
(4)
Cost-income ratio1 for the reportable segment Banking in % 71.7 80.7

1 Represents investment expenses, administrative expenses (net), excluding acquisition-related expenses and one-off effects from pension revaluation, restructuring charges and other expenses divided by interest and similar income, operating income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net), fee and commission income, other income, interest expenses, excluding interest expenses from external debt, and fee and commission expenses.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes
Alternative Investments Consolidation Corporate and Other
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
139 150 5 4 193 208
6 2 (1) 10
139 116 48 37 (1) 200 167
148
284 268 53 41 (1) 551
(58) (66) (1) (130) (144)
(9)
(8) (9) (8) (15)
(2) (2) (18)
(100) (110) (40) (31) (322) (296)
(85) (65) (174) (134)
(1) (1)
(252) (251) (43) (33) 1 1 (652) (600)
32 18 10 8 (101) (222)
1 (1) (40)
7 55
3 (6) 3
(212)
1
(1) (1) (5) (4) 224
(2)
6 (1) (2) (11) 27
38 16 9 (3) (74)
(12) (5) (1) 1 25
26 11 7 (2) (49)
2 2 4 2 6
23 9 4 (4) (55)

Notes to the consolidated balance sheets

5 – Financial assets carried at fair value through income

Financial assets carried at fair value through income

as of
31 March
as of
31 December
2014
459 402
205 195
2,390 1,618
3,055 2,214
2,057 1,887
2,032 1,773
4,090 3,660
7,144 5,875
2015

6 – Investments

Investments

€ mn as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
Available-for-sale investments 513,989 465,914
Held-to-maturity investments 4,130 3,969
Funds held by others under reinsurance
contracts assumed
1,210 1,154
Investments in associates and joint ventures 4,395 4,059
Real estate held for investment 11,914 11,349
Total 535,638 486,445
B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes

Available-for-sale investments

Available-for-sale investments

€ mn
as of 31 March 2015 as of 31 December 2014
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Debt securities
Government and agency mortgage-backed
securities (residential and commercial)
4,248 246 (2) 4,492 3,548 192 (2) 3,738
Corporate mortgage-backed securities
(residential and commercial)
15,011 611 (42) 15,581 13,685 546 (44) 14,186
Other asset-backed securities 4,845 307 (52) 5,100 4,313 284 (46) 4,552
Government and government agency bonds
France 31,415 13,994 (21) 45,388 31,113 9,509 (21) 40,601
Italy 24,803 7,371 (6) 32,169 25,203 5,557 (5) 30,755
Germany 12,447 3,244 (2) 15,688 12,900 2,152 (5) 15,048
United States 12,405 1,121 (16) 13,510 10,574 875 (34) 11,415
South Korea 7,377 1,266 8,643 6,156 882 7,038
Belgium 6,350 2,481 (1) 8,831 5,866 1,818 7,684
Austria 5,415 2,374 (2) 7,788 5,476 1,698 (1) 7,173
Spain 7,718 1,394 (1) 9,110 5,055 944 (1) 5,997
Switzerland 5,348 843 (1) 6,190 4,695 610 5,305
Netherlands 4,122 719 (1) 4,839 4,102 506 (1) 4,607
Hungary 896 131 1,027 868 105 972
Ireland 976 92 1,067 620 28 648
Russia 375 1 (37) 339 472 (71) 401
Portugal 214 38 252 198 29 227
Greece 1 1 2 1 2 3
Supranationals 15,655 4,716 (2) 20,369 15,726 3,202 (3) 18,925
All other countries 37,996 2,689 (223) 40,463 33,401 2,013 (196) 35,217
Subtotal 173,513 42,475 (313) 215,675 162,426 29,928 (338) 192,016
Corporate bonds1 205,499 21,970 (717) 226,752 193,315 18,807 (837) 211,284
Other 2,799 610 (1) 3,407 2,471 499 (2) 2,968
Subtotal 405,916 66,219 (1,127) 471,007 379,757 50,255 (1,269) 428,743
Equity securities2 27,872 15,206 (97) 42,982 26,113 11,313 (255) 37,171
Total 433,788 81,425 (1,224) 513,989 405,870 61,568 (1,524) 465,914

1 Include bonds issued by Spanish banks with a fair value of € 611 MN (2014: € 472 MN), thereof subordinated

2 Include shares invested in Spanish banks with a fair value of € 470 MN (2014: € 408 mn).

bonds with a fair value of € 141 mn (2014: € 134 MN).

7 – Loans and advances to banks and customers

Loans and advances to banks and customers

€ mn as of 31 March 2015 as of 31 December 2014
Banks Customers Total Banks Customers Total
Short-term investments and certificates of deposit 3,984 3,984 3,622 3,622
Loans 54,7731 58,148 112,921 56,4141 55,950 112,363
Other 1,752 12 1,765 1,372 16 1,388
Subtotal 60,509 58,161 118,669 61,407 55,966 117,373
Loan loss allowance (302) (302) (298) (298)
Total 60,508 57,859 118,367 61,407 55,668 117,075

1 Primarily include covered bonds.

8 – Reinsurance assets

Reinsurance assets

€ mn as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
Unearned premiums 2,032 1,519
Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses 7,437 6,947
Aggregate policy reserves 5,545 4,998
Other insurance reserves 113 123
Total 15,127 13,587

9 – Deferred acquisition costs

Deferred acquisition costs

€ mn as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
Deferred acquisition costs
Property-Casualty 5,195 4,595
Life/Health 16,112 16,089
Subtotal 21,307 20,685
Present value of future profits 861 870
Deferred sales inducements 706 708
Total 22,874 22,262

10 – Other assets

Other assets

€ mn
as of as of
31 March 31 December
2015 2014
Receivables
Policyholders 6,868 5,846
Agents 5,748 4,348
Reinsurers 2,227 1,951
Other 6,917 4,711
Less allowance for doubtful accounts (727) (693)
Subtotal 21,033 16,163
Tax receivables
Income taxes 1,961 1,996
Other taxes 1,529 1,426
Subtotal 3,490 3,422
Accrued dividends, interest and rent 7,540 7,836
Prepaid expenses
Interest and rent 19 25
Other prepaid expenses 390 256
Subtotal 409 281
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging
that meet the criteria for hedge accounting and
firm commitments 895 477
Property and equipment
Real estate held for own use 2,621 2,566
Software 2,164 2,142
Equipment 1,369 1,291
Fixed assets of alternative investments 1,487 1,465
Subtotal 7,641 7,464
Other assets 1,804 1,437
Total 42,812 37,080

11 – Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale

43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 42 Consolidated Income Statements

Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale

€ mn
as of as of
31 March 31 December
2015 2014
Assets of disposal groups classified as held for sale
Münsterländische Bank Thie&Co. KG, Münster 83 83
Subtotal 83 83
Non-current assets classified as held for sale
Real estate held for investment 92
Real estate held for own use 61 61
Subtotal 61 152
Total 144 235
Liabilities of disposal groups classified
as held for sale
Münsterländische Bank Thie&Co. KG, Münster 102 102
Total 102 102

disposal groups classified as held for sale

During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Allianz Group decided to dispose of Münsterländische Bank Thie&Co. KG, Münster. Thus, the assets and liabilities of this consolidated entity allocated to the reportable segment Banking were reclassified as held for sale. As of 31 March 2015, no cumulative gains or losses were recognized in other comprehensive income relating to the disposal group classified as held for sale. The sale is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2015. Upon measurement of the disposal group at fair value less costs to sell, no impairment loss was recognized for the three months ended 31 March 2015.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale

Real estate held for investment classified as held for sale comprised as of 31 December 2014 several office buildings allocated to the reportable segment German Speaking Countries (Life/Health), which were sold as expected during the first quarter of 2015.

As of 31 March 2015, real estate held for own use classified as held for sale comprised several office buildings allocated to the reportable segment Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets (Property-Casualty). Upon measurement of these buildings at fair value less costs to sell, no further impairment losses were recognized for the three months ended 31 March 2015. The sale of these buildings will be completed by the end of the third and fourth quarter of 2015, respectively.

12 – Intangible assets

Intangible Assets

in Equity

€ mn
as of as of
31 March 31 December
2015 2014
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
Goodwill 12,706 12,166
Brand names1 295 289
Subtotal 13,002 12,455
Intangible assets with finite useful lives
Distribution agreements2 937 948
Customer relationships3 219 231
Other4 159 121
Subtotal 1,315 1,300
Total 14,316 13,755

1 Include primarily the brand name of Selecta AG, Muntelier.

2 Include primarily the long-term distribution agreements with Commerzbank AG of € 326 mn (2014: € 335 mn), Banco Popular S.A. of € 349 mn (2014: € 353 mn), Yapı Kredi Bank of € 147 mn (2014: € 147 mn) and HSBC Asia, HSBC Turkey and BTPN Indonesia of € 94 mn (2014: € 90 mn).

3 Include primarily customer relationships from the acquisition of UnipolSai Assicurazioni S.p.A. of € 94 mn (2014: € 100 mn), Selecta of € 77 mn (2014: € 85 mn), Assurances Médicales S.A. of € 17 mn (2014: € 18 mn) and Yapı Kredi of € 7 mn (2014: € 8 mn).

4 Include primarily acquired business portfolios of € 72 mn (2014: € 64 mn), heritable building rights of € 17 mn (2014: € 17 mn) and lease rights of € 10 mn (2014: € – mn).

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives

Goodwill

Goodwill

€ mn
2015 2014
Cost as of 1 January 13,156 12,534
Accumulated impairments as of 1 January (990) (990)
Carrying amount as of 1 January 12,166 11,544
Additions 51 6
Disposals
Foreign currency translation adjustments 490 (18)
Impairments
Carrying amount as of 31 March 12,706 11,532
Accumulated impairments as of 31 March 990 990
Cost as of 31 March 13,696 12,522

For the three months ended 31 March 2015, additions are mainly re lated to goodwill arising from the acquisition of the Property-Casualty insurance business of the Territory Insurance Office, Darwin. For further information please refer to note 3.

13 – Financial liabilities carried at fair value through income

Financial liabilities carried at fair value through income

as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
9,823 8,493
2 3
9,824 8,496

14 – Liabilities to banks and customers

Liabilities to banks and customers

as of 31 March 2015 as of 31 December 2014
Banks Customers Total Banks Customers Total
248 5,013 5,261 69 4,803 4,872
2,700 2,700 2,846 2,846
926 1,633 2,559 971 1,946 2,916
2,543 2,543 1,197 1,197
2,715
4,643 4,529 9,172 4,278 4,191 8,469
12,168 13,874 26,043 9,230 13,786 23,015
3,808 3,808 2,715

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets
  • 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 47 Notes

15 – Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses

Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses

€ mn as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
Property-Casualty 61,805 58,925
Life/Health 10,453 10,081
Consolidation (23) (18)
Total 72,234 68,989

change in reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses

The following table reconciles the beginning and ending reserves of the Allianz Group, including the effect of reinsurance ceded, for the Property-Casualty business segment for the quarters ended 31 March 2015 and 2014.

change in the reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses in the property-casualty business segment

€ mn
2015 2014
Gross Ceded Net Gross Ceded Net
As of 1 January 58,925 (6,577) 52,348 56,614 (6,070) 50,544
Balance carry forward of discounted loss reserves 3,597 (326) 3,271 3,207 (306) 2,901
Subtotal 62,522 (6,903) 55,619 59,821 (6,376) 53,445
Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred
Current year 8,628 (604) 8,024 7,532 (552) 6,980
Prior years (519) 145 (373) (398) 146 (252)
Subtotal 8,110 (458) 7,651 7,134 (406) 6,727
Loss and loss adjustment expenses paid
Current year (2,163) 48 (2,115) (2,028) 67 (1,961)
Prior years (5,484) 297 (5,187) (5,283) 335 (4,948)
Subtotal (7,647) 345 (7,302) (7,311) 402 (6,909)
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other changes 2,633 (357) 2,275 260 (15) 246
Subtotal 65,617 (7,373) 58,244 59,904 (6,395) 53,509
Ending balance of discounted loss reserves (3,812) 344 (3,469) (3,426) 295 (3,131)
As of 31 March 61,805 (7,030) 54,775 56,478 (6,100) 50,378

16 – Reserves for insurance and investment contracts

Reserves for insurance and investment contracts

€ mn
as of as of
31 March
2015
31 December
2014
Aggregate policy reserves 418,243 399,227
Reserves for premium refunds 79,494 63,026
Other insurance reserves 1,111 1,081
Total 498,848 463,334

17 – Other liabilities

other liabilities

€ mn
as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
Payables
Policyholders 4,271 4,934
Reinsurance 1,751 1,460
Agents 1,781 1,615
Subtotal 7,804 8,009
Payables for social security 577 420
Tax payables
Income taxes 2,072 1,801
Other taxes 1,759 1,387
Subtotal 3,831 3,187
Accrued interest and rent 497 613
Unearned income
Interest and rent 24 24
Other 347 283
Subtotal 371 307
Provisions
Pensions and similar obligations 10,345 9,765
Employee related 2,558 2,327
Share-based compensation plans 414 606
Restructuring plans 175 109
Loan commitments 8 12
Contingent losses from non-insurance business 133 134
Other provisions 1,495 1,684
Subtotal 15,128 14,637
Deposits retained for reinsurance ceded 1,897 1,843
Derivative financial instruments used for hedging
that meet the criteria for hedge accounting and
firm commitments
528 281
Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments 1,997 1,793
Other liabilities 7,999 7,520
Total 40,632 38,609

The change in the restructuring provisions is mainly driven by the reorganization of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in the United States. In this regard, restructuring charges of € 89 MN, thereof restructuring provisions of € 77 MN, were recorded in the reportable segment Global Insurance Lines&Anglo Markets (Property-Casualty) in the three months ended 31 March 2015.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes

42 Consolidated Income Statements

Comprehensive Income

in Equity

45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 47 Notes

18 – Certificated liabilities

Certificated liabilities

€ mn
as of as of
31 March 31 December
2015 2014
Allianz SE1
Senior bonds 6,724 6,653
Money market securities 1,285 1,041
Subtotal 8,009 7,694
Banking subsidiaries
Senior bonds 478 513
Subtotal 478 513
Total 8,487 8,207

1 Includes senior bonds issued by Allianz Finance II B.V., guaranteed by Allianz SE and money market securities issued by Allianz Finance Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz SE, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Allianz SE.

20 – Equity

equity

€ mn
as of
31 March
as of
31 December
2015 2014
Shareholders' equity
Issued capital 1,170 1,170
Additional paid-in capital 27,758 27,758
Retained earnings1 21,491 19,878
Foreign currency translation adjustments (219) (1,977)
Unrealized gains and losses (net)2 18,197 13,917
Subtotal 68,397 60,747
Non-controlling interests 3,103 2,955
Total 71,501 63,702

1 As of 31 March 2015, include € (219) mn (2014: € (222) mn) related to treasury shares. 2 As of 31 March 2015, include € 377 mn (2014: € 288 mn) related to cash flow hedges.

19 – Subordinated liabilities

SubOrdinated liabilities

€ mn
as of as of
31 March 31 December
2015 2014
Allianz SE1
Subordinated bonds2 12,035 11,371
Subtotal 12,035 11,371
Banking subsidiaries
Subordinated bonds 236 221
Subtotal 236 221
All other subsidiaries
Subordinated bonds 400 400
Hybrid equity 45 45
Subtotal 445 445
Total 12,716 12,037

1 Includes subordinated bonds issued by Allianz Finance II B.V. and guaranteed by Allianz SE.

2 Change due to the redemption of a € 1.0 bn bond and the issuance of a € 1.5 bn bond in the first quarter of 2015.

Notes to the Consolidated Income Statements

21 – Premiums earned (net)

Premiums earned (net)

Property
Consoli
three months ended 31 March
Casualty
Life/Health
dation
Group
2015
Premiums written
Direct
16,113
6,829

22,941
Assumed
1,226
143
(35)
1,334
Subtotal
17,339
6,972
(35)
24,275
Ceded
(1,500)
(146)
35
(1,610)
Net
15,839
6,826

22,665
Change in
unearned premiums
Direct
(4,479)
(77)

(4,556)
Assumed
(328)
(1)
22
(307)
Subtotal
(4,807)
(79)
22
(4,863)
Ceded
487
6
(22)
470
Net
(4,320)
(73)

(4,393)
Premiums earned
Direct
11,634
6,751

18,385
Assumed
899
142
(13)
1,027
Subtotal
12,532
6,893
(13)
19,412
Ceded
(1,013)
(140)
13
(1,140)
Net
11,519
6,753

18,272
2014
Premiums written
Direct
14,454
6,453

20,908
Assumed
763
162
(21)
903
Subtotal
15,217
6,615
(21)
21,811
Ceded
(1,227)
(155)
21
(1,362)
Net
13,990
6,460

20,450
Change in
unearned premiums
Direct
(3,819)
(157)

(3,976)
Assumed
(94)
(25)
3
(116)
Subtotal
(3,913)
(183)
3
(4,092)
Ceded
333
(1)
(3)
328
Net
(3,580)
(183)

(3,763)
Premiums earned
Direct
10,635
6,296

16,931
Assumed
669
136
(17)
788
Subtotal
11,304
6,432
(17)
17,719
Ceded
(894)
(156)
17
(1,033)
Net
10,410
6,276

16,686
€ mn

22 – Interest and similar income

interest and similar income

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Interest from held-to-maturity investments 40 43
Dividends from available-for-sale investments 342 298
Interest from available-for-sale investments 3,472 3,296
Share of earnings from investments in associates
and joint ventures
78 37
Rent from real estate held for investment 217 207
Interest from loans to banks and customers 1,203 1,216
Other interest income 53 42
Total 5,139
5,404

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

23 – Income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net)

Income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net)

€ mn
three months ended 31 March Property
Casualty
Life/Health Asset
Management
Corporate
and Other
Consolidation Group
2015
Income (expenses) from financial assets and liabilities held for trading (net) (176) (1,757) (208) 4 (2,137)
Income (expenses) from financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value
through income (net)
1 278 4 15 298
Income (expenses) from financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments (net) (222) (1) (223)
Foreign currency gains and losses (net) 220 2,236 1 163 2,621
Total 45 535 5 (30) 4 559
2014
Income (expenses) from financial assets and liabilities held for trading (net) (58) (372) (1) 1 (430)
Income (expenses) from financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value
through income (net)
52 52
Income (expenses) from financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments (net) (28) (28)
Foreign currency gains and losses (net) 13 78 (1) (5) 86
Total (45) (269) (1) (4) (319)

Foreign currency gains and losses are reported within income from financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through income (net) (2015: income of € 2,621 MN; 2014: income of € 86 MN). These foreign currency gains and losses arise subsequent to initial recognition on all assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency that are monetary items and not measured at fair value through income. The Allianz Group uses freestanding derivatives, included in the line item income (expenses) from financial assets and liabilities held for trading (net), to hedge against foreign currency fluctuations (2015: expenses of € 2,468 MN; 2014: expenses of € 67 MN).

Additionally included in the business segment Life/Health are derivative financial instruments from German entities which relate to duration management (2015: income of € 355 MN; 2014: income of € 143 MN) and protection against equity fluctuations (2015: income of € 418 MN; 2014: expenses of € 119 MN), and from U.S. entities which relate to fixed-indexed annuity products and guaranteed benefits under unit-linked contracts (2015: expenses of € 334 MN; 2014: expenses of € 246 MN).

24 – Realized gains/losses (net)

realized gains/losses (net)

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Realized gains
Available-for-sale investments
Equity securities 1,404 422
Debt securities 1,359 475
Subtotal 2,763 897
Investments in associates and joint ventures1 10
Real estate held for investment 49 17
Loans and advances to banks and customers 177 70
Non-current assets classified as held for sale 29
Subtotal 3,017 994
Realized losses
Available-for-sale investments
Equity securities (58) (25)
Debt securities (121) (55)
Subtotal (179) (80)
Investments in associates and joint ventures2 (4)
Real estate held for investment (3)
Loans and advances to banks and customers (1)
Subtotal (180) (87)
Total 2,837 906

1 During the three months ended 31 March 2015 and 2014, include no realized gains from the disposal of subsidiaries and businesses.

2 During the three months ended 31 March 2015 and 2014, include no realized losses from the disposal of subsidiaries and businesses.

25 – Fee and commission income

Fee and commission income

2015 2014
236 197
121 110
357 307
22 23
324 206
347 229
1,727 1,655
144 170
59 19
10 16
1,940 1,861
16 17
183 150
200 167
(199) (155)
2,644 2,408

27 – Income and expenses from fully consolidated private equity investments

Income and Expenses from fully consolidated private equity investments

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Income
Sales and service revenues 171 169
Subtotal 171 169
Expenses
Cost of goods sold (53) (54)
General and administrative expenses (90) (114)
Interest expenses (25) (8)
Subtotal (168) (176)
Consolidation1 (1) 2
Total 2 (5)

1 This consolidation effect results from the deferred policyholder participation recognized in the result from fully consolidated private equity investments within operating profit in the Life/Health business segment that was reclassified to expenses from fully consolidated private equity investments in nonoperating profit to ensure the consistent presentation of the Allianz Group's operating profit.

26 – Other income

other income

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Realized gains from disposals of real estate held for
own use
8 20
Income from alternative investments 69 57
Total 77 78

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets
  • 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

28 – Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net)

Claims and insurance benefits incurred (net)

€ mn
three months ended 31 March Property
Casualty
Life/Health Consoli
dation
Group
2015
Gross
Claims and insurance
benefits paid
(7,647) (5,240) 13 (12,875)
Change in loss and loss
adjustment expenses
(463) (12) 5 (470)
Subtotal (8,110) (5,253) 17 (13,345)
Ceded
Claims and insurance
benefits paid
345 90 (11) 424
Change in loss and loss
adjustment expenses
113 9 (5) 118
Subtotal 458 99 (16) 541
Net
Claims and insurance
benefits paid
(7,302) (5,151) 2 (12,451)
Change in loss and loss
adjustment expenses
(349) (3) (353)
Total (7,651) (5,154) 2 (12,804)
2014
Gross
Claims and insurance
benefits paid
(7,311) (5,184) 9 (12,486)
Change in loss and loss
adjustment expenses
177 (25) 2 154
Subtotal (7,134) (5,210) 11 (12,332)
Ceded
Claims and insurance
benefits paid
402 114 (8) 509
Change in loss and loss
adjustment expenses
4 14 (4) 14
Subtotal 406 128 (12) 523
Net
Claims and insurance
benefits paid
(6,909) (5,070) 1 (11,977)
Change in loss and loss
adjustment expenses
181 (11) (2) 168
Total (6,727) (5,081) (11,809)

29 – Change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net)

Change in reserves for insurance and investment contracts (net)

three months ended 31 March Property
Casualty Life/Health Consoli
dation
Group
2015
Gross
Aggregate policy reserves (65) (2,312) (1) (2,379)
Other insurance reserves (3) (3)
Expenses for premium
refunds
(109) (3,739) (4) (3,852)
Subtotal (175) (6,054) (5) (6,233)
Ceded
Aggregate policy reserves 1 89 91
Other insurance reserves 2 2
Expenses for premium
refunds
1 1
Subtotal 1 93 94
Net
Aggregate policy reserves (64) (2,223) (1) (2,287)
Other insurance reserves (1) (1)
Expenses for premium
refunds
(109) (3,738) (4) (3,851)
Total (173) (5,961) (5) (6,139)
2014
Gross
Aggregate policy reserves (64) (1,994) 1 (2,057)
Other insurance reserves
Expenses for premium
(3) (54) (57)
refunds (59) (1,323) (2) (1,384)
Subtotal (127) (3,370) (1) (3,498)
Ceded
Aggregate policy reserves
Other insurance reserves
2 51 1 53
Expenses for premium 3 3
refunds 2 2
Subtotal 2 56 1 59
Net
Aggregate policy reserves (63) (1,942) 1 (2,004)
Other insurance reserves (3) (50) (53)
Expenses for premium
refunds
(59) (1,322) (2) (1,382)
Total (125) (3,314) (1) (3,440)

30 – Interest expenses

interest expenses

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Liabilities to banks and customers (58) (61)
Deposits retained for reinsurance ceded (12) (12)
Certificated liabilities (75) (67)
Subordinated liabilities (143) (141)
Other interest expenses (28) (21)
Total (315) (302)

31 – Loan loss provisions

loan loss provisions

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Additions to allowances including direct
impairments
(37) (28)
Amounts released 28 12
Recoveries on loans previously impaired 1 7
Total (8) (9)

32 – Impairments of investments (net)

Impairments of investments (net)

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Impairments
Available-for-sale investments
Equity securities (34) (135)
Debt securities (61) (226)
Subtotal (95) (360)
Real estate held for investment (4)
Loans and advances to banks and customers (11) (1)
Non-current assets classified as held for sale (1)
Subtotal (110) (362)
Reversals of impairments
Loans and advances to banks and customers 1
Subtotal 1
Total (109) (362)

33 – Investment expenses

investment expenses

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Investment management expenses (145) (113)
Depreciation of real estate held for investment (61) (56)
Other expenses from real estate
held for investment
(32) (30)
Total (238) (199)

34 – Acquisition and administrative expenses (net)

Acquisition and administrative expenses (net)

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Property-Casualty
Acquisition costs
Incurred (3,108) (2,765)
Commissions and profit received on reinsurance
business ceded
109 117
Deferrals of acquisition costs 2,097 1,828
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs (1,615) (1,421)
Subtotal (2,517) (2,242)
Administrative expenses (912)1 (1,207)1
Subtotal (3,429) (3,449)
Life/Health
Acquisition costs
Incurred (1,325) (1,215)
Commissions and profit received on reinsurance
business ceded
26 24
Deferrals of acquisition costs 905 834
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs (912) (530)
Subtotal (1,307) (886)
Administrative expenses (428)1 (375)1
Subtotal (1,734) (1,261)
Asset Management
Personnel expenses (673)1 (575)1
Non-personnel expenses (368) (309)
Subtotal (1,042) (884)
Corporate and Other
Administrative expenses (97)1 3801
Subtotal (97) 380
Consolidation 7 (116)1
Total (6,296) (5,330)

1 Include one-off effects from pension revaluation. Please refer to note 4 for further details.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 42 Consolidated Income Statements 43 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

35 – Fee and commission expenses

Fee and commission expenses

€ mn
three months ended 31 March 2015 2014
Property-Casualty
Fees from credit and assistance business (245) (203)
Service agreements (99) (88)
Subtotal (344) (291)
Life/Health
Service agreements (13) (11)
Investment advisory (139) (76)
Subtotal (151) (87)
Asset Management
Commissions (354) (307)
Other (18) (37)
Subtotal (373) (345)
Corporate and Other
Service agreements (90) (70)
Investment advisory and banking activities (84) (64)
Subtotal (174) (134)
Consolidation 100 75
Total (942) (782)

36 – Other expenses

other expenses

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Realized losses from disposals of real estate held
for own use
(4)
Expenses from alternative investments (27) (25)
Expenses from non-current assets classified
as held for sale
(1)
Other (1) (1)
Total (28) (30)

37 – Income taxes

Income taxes

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Current income taxes (727) (988)
Deferred income taxes (131) 121
Total (858) (867)

For the three months ended 31 March 2015 and 2014, the income taxes relating to components of other comprehensive income consist of the following:

income taxes relating to components of other comprehensive income

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Items that may be reclassified to profit
or loss in future periods
Foreign currency translation adjustments 148 1
Available-for-sale investments (1,269) (920)
Cash flow hedges (41) (2)
Share of other comprehensive income
of associates and joint ventures
(2) (1)
Miscellaneous (7) (30)
Items that may never be reclassified
to profit or loss
Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit plans 160 159
Total (1,012) (792)

Other Information

38 – Financial instruments and fair value measurement

Fair values and carrying amounts of financial instruments

The following table compares the carrying amount with the fair value of the Allianz Group's financial assets and financial liabilities:

Fair values and carrying amounts of financial instruments

€ mn
as of 31 March 2015 as of 31 December 2014
Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 14,589 14,589 13,863 13,863
Financial assets held for trading 3,055 3,055 2,214 2,214
Financial assets designated at fair value through income 4,090 4,090 3,660 3,660
Available-for-sale investments 513,989 513,989 465,914 465,914
Held-to-maturity investments 4,130 5,022 3,969 4,710
Investments in associates and joint ventures 4,395 5,276 4,059 4,820
Real estate held for investment 11,914 17,055 11,349 16,323
Loans and advances to banks and customers 118,367 145,316 117,075 140,238
Financial assets for unit-linked contracts 106,163 106,163 94,564 94,564
Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other assets 895 895 477 477
Real estate held for own use 2,621 3,736 2,566 3,646
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities held for trading 9,824 9,824 8,496 8,496
Liabilities to banks and customers 26,043 26,704 23,015 23,607
Financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts 106,163 106,163 94,564 94,564
Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other liabilities 528 528 281 281
Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments 1,997 1,997 1,793 1,793
Certificated liabilities 8,487 9,632 8,207 9,293
Subordinated liabilities 12,716 14,328 12,037 13,253

The Allianz Group carries certain financial instruments at fair value and discloses the fair value of most other assets and liabilities. The fair value of an asset or liability is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The maximum exposure to credit risk of financial assets, without taking collateral into account, is represented by their carrying amount, except for available-for-sale financial assets, for which it is represented by the amortized cost amount.

The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments closely correlates with the level of non-market observable inputs. The Allianz Group maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of non-market observable inputs when measuring fair value. Observability of input parameters is influenced by various factors such as type of the financial instrument, whether a market is established for the particular instrument, specific transaction characteristics, liquidity as well as general market conditions.

Interim Report First Quarter of 2015 Allianz Group

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of

42 Consolidated Income Statements

If the fair value cannot be measured reliably, amortized cost is used as a proxy for determining fair values. As of 31 March 2015, fair values could not be reliably measured for equity investments with carrying amounts totaling € 220 mn (31 December 2014: € 189 mn). These investments are primarily investments in privately held corporations and partnerships.

Comprehensive Income

in Equity

Fair value hierarchy

Assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements are measured and classified in accordance with the fair value hierarchy in IFRS 13, which categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels.

In general, the subsidiaries assume responsibility for assessing fair values and hierarchies of assets and liabilities. This is consistent with the decentralized organizational structure of the Allianz Group and reflects market insights of local managers. Estimates and assumptions are particularly significant when determining the fair value of financial instruments for which at least one significant input is not based on observable market data (classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy). The availability of market information is determined by the relative trading levels of identical or similar instruments in the market, with emphasis placed on information that represents actual market activity or binding quotations from brokers or dealers. If no sufficient market information is available, management's best estimate of a particular input is used to determine the value.

Quoted prices in active markets – Fair value level 1:

The level 1 inputs of financial instruments that are traded in active markets are based on unadjusted quoted market prices or dealer price quotations for identical assets or liabilities on the last exchange trading day prior to or at the balance sheet date, if the latter is a trading day.

Valuation techniques – Market observable inputs – Fair value level 2:

Level 2 applies if the market for a financial instrument is not active or when the fair value is determined by using valuation techniques based on observable input parameters. Such market inputs are observable substantially over the full term of the asset or liability and include references to formerly quoted prices for identical instruments from an active market, quoted prices for identical instruments from an inactive market, quoted prices for similar instruments from active markets and quoted prices for similar instruments from inactive markets. Market observable inputs also include interest rate yield curves, volatilities and foreign currency exchange rates.

Valuation techniques – Non-market observable inputs – Fair value level 3:

Where observable market inputs are not available, the fair value is based on valuation techniques using non-market observable inputs. Valuation techniques include the discounted cash flow method, comparison to similar instruments for which observable market prices exist and other valuation models. Appropriate adjustments are made for credit risks. In particular, when observable market inputs are not available, the use of estimates and assumptions may have a high impact on the valuation outcome.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT ON A RECURRING BASIS

The following financial assets and liabilities are carried at fair value on a recurring basis:

  • − Financial assets and liabilities held for trading,
  • − Financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value through income,
  • − Available-for-sale investments,
  • − Financial assets and liabilities for unit-linked contracts,
  • − Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other assets and other liabilities, and
  • − Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments.

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The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for financial instruments carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets as of 31 March 2015 and 31 December 2014.

Fair value hierarchy As Of 31 March 2015 (items carried at fair value)

Financial assets
Financial assets carried at fair value through income
Financial assets held for trading
Debt securities
Level 1 –
Quoted prices in
active markets
98
43
Level 2 –
Market
observable inputs
Level 3 –
Non-market
observable inputs
Total
361 459
Equity securities 146 16 205
Derivative financial instruments 141 2,127 121 2,390
Subtotal 282 2,635 137 3,055
Financial assets designated at fair value through income
Debt securities 1,078 956 23 2,057
Equity securities 1,879 42 110 2,032
Subtotal 2,957 998 134 4,090
Subtotal 3,239 3,633 270 7,144
Available-for-sale investments
Government and agency mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial) 47 4,445 4,492
Corporate mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial) 25 15,511 46 15,581
Other asset-backed securities 260 4,626 214 5,100
Government and government agency bonds 46,155 169,476 45 215,675
Corporate bonds 26,362 192,837 7,550 226,752
Other debt securities 557 1,905 947 3,407
Equity securities 35,234 968 6,781 42,982
Subtotal 108,639 389,767 15,582 513,989
Financial assets for unit-linked contracts 102,951 3,046 165 106,163
Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other assets 895 895
Total 214,829 397,341 16,018 628,191
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities held for trading
Derivative financial instruments 22 1,358 8,443 9,823
Other trading liabilities 2 2
Subtotal 22 1,361 8,443 9,824
Financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts 102,951 3,046 165 106,163
Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other liabilities 528 528
Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments 1,957 23 18 1,997
Total 104,929 4,959 8,625 118,513

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes

42 Consolidated Income Statements

Comprehensive Income

in Equity

45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 47 Notes

fair value hierarchy as of 31 December 2014 (items carried at fair value)

€ mn

Level 1 –
Quoted prices in
Level 2 –
Market
Level 3 –
Non-market
active markets observable inputs observable inputs Total
Financial assets
Financial assets carried at fair value through income
Financial assets held for trading
Debt securities 79 323 402
Equity securities 47 133 15 195
Derivative financial instruments 260 1,336 22 1,618
Subtotal 385 1,792 38 2,214
Financial assets designated at fair value through income
Debt securities 887 981 19 1,887
Equity securities 1,624 38 110 1,773
Subtotal 2,512 1,018 129 3,660
Subtotal 2,897 2,810 167 5,875
Available-for-sale investments
Government and agency mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial) 43 3,695 3,738
Corporate mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial) 14,146 40 14,186
Other asset-backed securities 259 4,075 218 4,552
Government and government agency bonds 29,810 162,166 39 192,016
Corporate bonds 15,885 188,946 6,452 211,284
Other debt securities 273 1,966 729 2,968
Equity securities 30,077 868 6,226 37,171
Subtotal 76,347 375,862 13,704 465,914
Financial assets for unit-linked contracts 91,885 2,511 166 94,564
Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other assets 2 476 477
Total 171,131 381,659 14,037 566,830
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities held for trading
Derivative financial instruments 49 1,315 7,129 8,493
Other trading liabilities 3 3
Subtotal 49 1,319 7,129 8,496
Financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts 91,885 2,511 166 94,564
Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other liabilities 281 281
Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments 1,754 24 15 1,793
Total 93,688 4,135 7,310 105,134

Valuation methodologies of financial instruments carried at fair value

For fair value measurements categorized within level 2 and level 3, the Allianz Group uses valuation techniques consistent with the three widely used classes of valuation techniques listed in IFRS 13:

  • Market approach: Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
  • Cost approach: Amount that would currently be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
  • Income approach: Conversion of future amounts such as cash flows or income to a single current amount (present value technique).

There is no one-to-one connection between valuation technique and hierarchy level. Depending on whether the valuation techniques are based on significant observable or unobservable inputs, financial instruments are classified in the fair value hierarchy.

Financial assets carried at fair value through income

Financial assets held for trading – Debt and equity securities The fair value is mainly determined using the market approach. In some cases, the fair value is determined based on the income approach using interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Financial assets held for trading

– Derivative financial instruments

For level 2, the fair value is mainly determined based on the income approach using present value techniques and the Black-Scholes-Merton model. Primary inputs to the valuation include volatilities, interest rates, yield curves, and foreign exchange rates observable at commonly quoted intervals.

For level 3, derivatives are mainly priced by third-party vendors. Controls are in place to monitor the valuations of these derivatives. Valuations are mainly derived based on the income approach.

Financial assets designated at fair value through income

– Debt securities

The fair value is mainly determined using net asset value techniques for funds and the market approach.

Financial assets designated at fair value through income – Equity securities

For level 2, the fair value is determined using the market approach. For level 3, equity securities mainly represent unlisted equity securities measured at cost.

Available-for-sale investments

Available-for-sale investments – Debt securities Debt securities include:

  • − Government and agency mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial),
  • − Corporate mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial),
  • − Other asset-backed securities,
  • − Government and government agency bonds,
  • − Corporate bonds, and
  • − Other debt securities.

The valuation techniques for these debt securities are similar. For level 2 and level 3, the fair value is determined using the market and the income approach. Primary inputs to the market approach are quoted prices for identical or comparable assets in active markets where the comparability between security and benchmark defines the fair value level. The income approach in most cases means a present value technique where either the cash flow or the discount curve is adjusted to reflect credit risk and liquidity risk. Depending on the observability of these risk parameters in the market, the security is classified as level 2 or level 3.

Available-for-sale investments – Equity securities

For level 2, the fair value is mainly determined using the market approach or net asset value techniques for funds. For certain private equity investments, the funds are priced based on transaction prices using the cost approach. As there are only few holders of these funds, the market is not liquid and transactions are only known to participants.

For level 3, the fair value is mainly determined using net asset values. The net asset values are based on the fair value measurement of the underlying investments and are mainly provided by fund managers. For certain level 3 equity securities, the capital invested is considered to be a reasonable proxy for the fair value.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets
  • 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of

Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 47 Notes

Financial assets for unit-linked contracts

For level 2, the fair value is determined using the market or the income approach. For the income approach, primary observable inputs include yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals.

For level 3, the fair value is mainly determined based on the net asset value.

Financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts are valued based on their corresponding assets.

Derivative financial instruments

and firm commitments included in other assets

The fair value of the derivatives is mainly determined based on the income approach using present value techniques. Primary inputs include yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals. The derivatives are mainly used for hedging purposes. Certain derivatives are priced by Bloomberg functions, such as Black-Scholes Option Pricing or the swap manager tool.

Financial liabilities held for trading – Derivative financial instruments

For level 2, the fair value is mainly determined using the income approach. Valuation techniques applied for the income approach mainly include discounted cash flow models as well as the Black-Scholes-Merton model. Main observable input parameters include volatilities, yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals and credit spreads observable in the market.

For level 3, the fair value is mainly determined based on the income approach using deterministic discounted cash flow models. A significant proportion of derivative liabilities represent derivatives embedded in certain life insurance and annuity contracts. Significant non-market observable input parameters include mortality rates and surrender rates.

Financial liabilities held for trading – Other trading liabilities

The fair value is mainly determined based on the income approach using present value techniques. Primary inputs comprise swap curves, share prices and dividend estimates.

Derivative financial instruments and firm commitments included in other liabilities

For level 2, the fair value is mainly determined using the income approach. Primary inputs include interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments

Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments are generally required to be recorded at the redemption amount with changes recognized in income. For level 2, the fair value is mainly determined based on the market approach and the income approach.

Significant transfers of financial instruments carried at fair value

In general, financial assets and liabilities are transferred from level 1 to level 2 when liquidity, trade frequency and activity are no longer indicative of an active market. Conversely, the same policy applies for transfers from level 2 to level 1.

Significant level 3 portfolios – Narrative description and sensitivity analysis

Available-for-sale investments – Equity securities

Equity securities within available-for-sale investments classified as level 3 mainly comprise private equity fund investments as well as alternative investments of the Allianz Group and are in most cases delivered as net asset values by the fund managers (€ 5.6 bn). The net asset values are calculated using material, non-public information about the respective private equity companies. The Allianz Group has only limited insight into the specific inputs used by the fund managers and hence a narrative sensitivity analysis is not applicable. The fund's asset manager generally prices the underlying single portfolio companies in line with the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) guidelines using discounted cash flow (income approach) or multiple methods (market approach). For certain investments, the capital invested is considered to be a reasonable proxy for the fair value. In these cases, sensitivity analyses are also not applicable.

Available-for-sale investments – Corporate bonds

Corporate bonds within available-for-sale investments classified as level 3 are mainly priced based on the income approach (€ 5.6 bn). The primary non-market observable input used in the discounted cash flow method is an option adjusted spread taken from a benchmark security. A significant yield increase of the benchmark securities in isolation could result in a decreased fair value, while a significant yield decrease could result in an increased fair value. However, a 10% stress of the main non-market observable inputs has only an immaterial impact on fair value.

Financial liabilities held for trading

Financial liabilities held for trading mainly include embedded derivative financial instruments relating to annuity products that are priced internally using discounted cash flow models (€ 8.1 bn). A significant decrease (increase) in surrender rates, mortality rates or the utilization of annuitization benefits could result in a higher (lower) fair value. For products with a high death benefit, surrender rates may show an opposite effect. However, a 10% stress of the main nonmarket observable inputs has only an immaterial impact on fair value.

Quantification of significant non-market observable inputs

The following table shows the quantitative description of valuation technique(s) and input(s) used for the level 3 portfolios described above.

Quantitative description of valuation technique(s) and non-market observable input(s) used

€ mn
Description Fair value as of 31 March 2015 Valuation technique(s) Non-market
observable input(s)
Range
Available-for-sale investments
Equity securities 5,628 Net asset value n/a n/a
Corporate bonds 5,600 Discounted cash flow method Option adjusted spread 100 bps–432 bps
Financial liabilities held for trading
Derivative financial instruments 8,068
Fixed-indexed annuities 6,073 Discounted cash flow method Annuitizations 0%–25%
Surrenders 0%–25%
Mortality n/a1
Withdrawal benefit election 0%–50%
Volatility n/a
Variable annuities 1,995 Discounted cash flow method Surrenders 0.5%–35%
Mortality n/a1

1 Presentation not meaningful. Mortality assumptions are mainly derived from the Annuity 2000 Mortality Table.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Income Statements Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes

Reconciliation of level 3 financial instruments

The following tables show a reconciliation of the financial instruments carried at fair value and classified as level 3.

Reconciliation of level 3 financial ASSETS

€ mn

Carrying value
(fair value) as of
1 January 2015
Additions through
purchases and issues
Net transfers
into (out of) level 3
Disposals through
sales and settlements
Financial assets
Financial assets carried at fair value through income
Financial assets held for trading
Debt securities
Equity securities 15
Derivative financial instruments 22 14 (109)
Subtotal 38 14 (109)
Financial assets designated at fair value through income
Debt securities 19 4 (2)
Equity securities 110
Subtotal 129 4 (2)
Available-for-sale investments
Corporate mortgage-backed securities (residential and commercial) 40 (1)
Other asset-backed securities 218 (38)
Government and government agency bonds 39 2
Corporate bonds 6,452 401 (10) (100)
Other debt securities 729 217 (21)
Equity securities 6,226 295 (246)
Subtotal 13,704 916 (9) (406)
Financial assets for unit-linked contracts 166 1 (1)
Total financial assets at fair value 14,037 935 (9) (518)

Reconciliation of level 3 financial Liabilities

€ mn

Carrying value
(fair value) as of
1 January 2015
Additions through
purchases and issues
Net transfers
into (out of) level 3
Disposals
through sales and
settlements
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities held for trading
Derivative financial instruments 7,129 441 22 (254)
Financial liabilities for unit-linked contracts 166 1 (1)
Financial liabilities for puttable equity instruments 15 3 (1)
Total financial liabilities at fair value 7,310 445 22 (256)
B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
41 Consolidated Balance Sheets 43 Consolidated Statements of 44 Consolidated Statements of Changes 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
42 Consolidated Income Statements Comprehensive Income in Equity 47 Notes
Net gains (losses) in
profit or loss
attributable to a change
in unrealized gains or
losses for financial
assets held at the
reporting date
Carrying value
(fair value) as of
31 March 2015
Changes in the
consolidated
subsidiaries of the
Allianz Group
Foreign currency
translation adjustments
Impairments Net gains (losses)
recognized in other
comprehensive income
Net gains (losses)
recognized in
consolidated
income statement
16
121 6 187
137 6 187
23 2
110
134 2
46 5 1 1
214 3 17 6 8
45 4
7,550 629 148 29
947 3 3 (1) 15 1
6,781 41 (18) 469 14
15,582 6 699 (19) 639 53
165 (1)
16,018 6 705 (19) 639 241
Net losses (gains) in
profit or loss
attributable to a change
in unrealized gains or
losses for financial
liabilities held at the
reporting date
Carrying value
(fair value) as of
31 March 2015
Changes in the
consolidated
subsidiaries of the
Allianz Group
Foreign currency
translation
adjustments
Impairments Net losses (gains)
recognized in other
comprehensive income
Net losses (gains)
recognized in
consolidated
income statement
8,443 894 (18) 228
165 (1)
18
8,625 894 (18) 227

Fair Value Measurement on a non-recurring basis

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

If financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at the time of impairment or if fair value less cost to sell is used as the measurement basis under IFRS 5, corresponding disclosures can be found in note 32 – Impairments of investments (net) or note 36 – Other expenses.

Reclassification of financial assets

On 31 January 2009, certain USD-denominated CDOs were reclassified from financial assets held for trading to loans and advances to banks and customers in accordance with IAS 39.

As of 31 December 2014, the carrying amount and fair value of the CDOs was € 167 MN and € 169 MN, respectively. As of 31 March 2015, the carrying amount and fair value of the CDOs was € 176 MN and € 179 MN, respectively. For the three months ended 31 March 2015, the net profit related to the CDOs was not significant.

39 – Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

basic earnings per share

€ mn
three months ended 31 March
2015 2014
Net income attributable to shareholders used
to calculate basic earnings per share
1,822 1,640
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding
454,251,291 453,740,069
Basic earnings per share (€) 4.01 3.62

Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, both adjusted for the effects of potentially dilutive common shares. These effects arise from various share-based compensation plans of the Allianz Group.

diluted earnings per share

2014
1,822 1,640
(3) (20)
1,819 1,620
454,251,291 453,740,069
151,836 3,033,129
454,403,127 456,773,198
4.00 3.55
2015

For the three months ended 31 March 2015, the weighted average number of common shares excludes 2,748,709 (2014: 2,759,931) treasury shares.

40 – Other information

Number of Employees

number of employees

as of
31 March
2015
as of
31 December
2014
Germany 40,639 40,692
Other countries 107,307 106,733
Total 147,946 147,425

Contingent liabilities and commitments

As of 31 March 2015, there were no significant changes in contingent liabilities compared to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014.

As of 31 March 2015, commitments outstanding to invest in private equity funds and similar financial instruments amounted to € 4,124 mn (31 December 2014: € 4,388 mn) and commitments outstanding to invest in real estate and infrastructure amounted to € 1,395 mn (31 December 2014: € 1,209 mn). Other commitments – mainly referring to a purchase obligation and sponsoring – increased from € 743 mn as of 31 December 2014 to € 807 mn as of 31 March 2015. All other commitments showed no significant changes.

B Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

  • 41 Consolidated Balance Sheets
  • 42 Consolidated Income Statements
  • 43 Consolidated Statements of

Comprehensive Income

44 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

InSURance laws (amendment) bill in india

The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill has become legally effective in the first quarter of 2015 and provides for raising the foreign investment cap in India from 26% to 49%. As per the 2001 joint venture agreement between the Allianz Group and Bajaj, the Allianz Group has the right to increase the stakes in Bajaj at pre-determined prices, if allowed under applicable laws, and subject to regulatory approvals. The Allianz Group is currently in the process of evaluating the contractual situation against the prevailing regulatory background.

41 – Subsequent events

Sale of Fireman's Fund's personal insurance business

During the first quarter of 2015, the Allianz Group received regulatory approval from the California Department of Insurance to sell the Fireman's Fund personal lines business to ACE. The sale was closed on 1 April 2015. As of today, the Allianz Group expects the gain on the sale, net of further restructuring expenses, to approximate € 0.3 bn.

Allianz Calls EUR 400 MN subordinated notes

On 21 April 2015, Allianz France S.A. called for redemption the € 400 MN 4.625% fixed to floating rate undated subordinated notes of 2005 to be effected 10 June 2015.

Munich, 11 May 2015

Allianz SE The Board of Management

Review Report

To Allianz SE, Munich

We have reviewed the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Allianz SE, Munich - comprising the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated income statements, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity, consolidated statements of cash flows and selected explanatory notes - together with the interim group management report of Allianz SE, Munich, for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2015 that are part of the quarterly financial report according to § 37 x par. 3 WpHG ["Wertpapierhandelsgesetz": "German Securities Trading Act"]. The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with those IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the E.U., and of the interim group management report in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports, is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to issue a report on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and on the interim group management report based on our review.

We performed our review of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the interim group management report in accordance with the German generally accepted standards for the review of financial statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW). Those standards require that we plan and perform the review so that we can preclude through critical evaluation, with a certain level of assurance, that the condensed consolidated interim financial statements have not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the E.U., and that the interim group management report has not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports. A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company employees and analytical assessments and therefore does not provide the assurance attainable in a financial statement audit. Since, in accordance with our engagement, we have not performed a financial statement audit, we cannot issue an auditor's report.

Based on our review, no matters have come to our attention that cause us to presume that the condensed consolidated interim financial statements have not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the E.U., or that the interim group management report has not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports.

Munich, 11 May 2015

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Wirtschaftsprüfer Wirtschaftsprüfer

Klaus Becker Dr. Frank Pfaffenzeller (Independent Auditor) (Independent Auditor)

Financial calendar

Important dates for shareholders and analysts1
____
Interim Report/Financial Results 2Q
7
August 2015
____
Interim Report/Financial Results 3Q
6
November 2015
__________
Financial Results 2015
19 February 2016
_____
Annual Report 2015
11 March 2016
_______
Annual General Meeting
4 May 2016
____
Interim Report/Financial Results 1Q
11
May 2016

1 The German Securities Trading Act ("Wertpapierhandelsgesetz") obliges issuers to announce immediately any information which may have a substantial price impact. Therefore we cannot exclude that we have to announce key figures related to quarterly and fiscal year results ahead of the dates mentioned above. As we can never rule out changes of dates, we recommend checking them on the internet at www.allianz.com/financialcalendar.

Allianz SE – Königinstrasse 28 – 80802 Munich – Germany – Phone +49.89.3800-0 – [email protected] – www.allianz.com Interim Report on the internet – www.allianz.com/interim-report – Design/Concept: hw.design GmbH – Date of publication: 12 May 2015 This is a translation of the German Interim Report of Allianz Group. In case of any divergences, the German original is legally binding.

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