Allianz listed on DJSI World Index

Allianz has improved its overall score in the latest Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) rating. The company has been included in the DJSI since 2000.

In the annual review for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Allianz retained its position among sector leaders. Dow Jones Indexes and sustainability investment group SAM published the results of their 2010 annual review for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes last week.

Allianz also improved in a number of areas compared to last year. “DJSI recognizes Allianz as leading the insurance sector in Business Risks and Opportunities, Brand Management, Human Capital Development and Stakeholder Engagement,” explains Dirk Reiche, Head of Allianz4Good, Allianz Group’s centre of competence for Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development.

In the “Business Risk and Opportunities” area, for instance, Allianz showed strong performance in integrating extra-financial considerations into core business processes, such as environmental, social and ethical risks as well as opportunities in underwriting, investment processes and product development.