The FINANCIAL -- Zurich Insurance Group announced the appointments of Claudia Dill (46, Swiss) as Chief Operating Officer or the General Insurance (GI) business, effective July 1, 2012, and Dirk De Nil (49, Belgian), who will become Head of Sales and Distribution for GI, effective June 1, 2012.

The FINANCIAL -- On May 27, one of the world's most famous bridges – the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco – is celebrating its 75 anniversary. Without Allianz, this American icon might never have been built.

The FINANCIAL -- On May 19 the best of European football will make the Allianz Arena in Munich their destination, as the eyes of the world turn to the final of football's most prestigious club competition.

The FINANCIAL -- Vienna Insurance Group company Asirom recently secured the title of Romania’s best non-life insurer.

The FINANCIAL -- Allianz has had a successful start in 2012: Revenues, operating profit and net income for the first quarter were above first-quarter 2011 levels. Allianz Group also further improved its already strong capital base.