Allianz US Unit Ordered to Pay $6 Billion in Securities Fraud Case (2024)

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Allianz US Unit Ordered to Pay $6 Billion in Securities Fraud Case. A New York judge ordered a unit of Allianz SE to pay about $6 billion as punishment for misrepresenting the investment risk posed by a group of hedge funds, imposing a sentence agreed more than a year ago as part of a plea deal.

In 2022, Allianz Global Investors, which is the U.S.-based asset management arm of German insurer Allianz SE, settled Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the firm allegedly conducted “a massive fraudulent scheme” that cost investors more than $5 billion.

Ferguson's investigation found that Allianz's policy of denying coverage for travel losses due to mental or nervous health disorders unfairly discriminated against people based on disability, which is a protected class under the Washington Law Against Discrimination.

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (“AGI”) was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon for a multi-year securities fraud involving a series of private investment funds managed by AGI.

On May 17, 2022, AGI pled guilty to securities fraud in connection with this fraudulent scheme and later was sentenced to a pay a criminal fine of approximately $2.3 billion, forfeit approximately $463 million, and pay more than $3 billion in restitution to the investor victims.

If you cancel your trip for a Covered Reason, you must notify Allianz Global Assistance and your travel supplier(s) within 24 hours of the cancellation to qualify for full reimbursem*nt. Allianz Global Assistance can be reached at 1-844-310-1578 for assistance with opening your claim.

A New York judge ordered a unit of Allianz SE to pay about $6 billion as punishment for misrepresenting the investment risk posed by a group of hedge funds, imposing a sentence agreed more than a year ago as part of a plea deal.

Class members may be eligible to receive up to 75% of the assistance fees they paid for their Allianz event or travel protection plan(s) under the terms of the settlement. The amount of compensation will change based on when the policies were bought.

Just four years after striking an excessive fee settlement, a fund company has been sued again—and settled again—for allegedly not making the changes to its 401(k) lineup the original settlement contemplated.

Yes, Allianz is a reputable company. Allianz, the parent company of Allianz Global Assistance, has a history that spans more than 100 years.

Who is Allianz owned by? ›

The parent company, Allianz SE, is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Allianz has more than 100 million customers worldwide and its services include property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance and asset management.

In April, Arch Insurance North America announced its intention to acquire Allianz's U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses later this year, subject to regulatory approvals.

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We pay claims that meet the policy terms and conditions promptly after all reasonably necessary information has been received and assessed.

Company recognized by Ethisphere for the fifth year in a row for commitment to business integrity. MINNEAPOLIS – March 4, 2024 – Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has been recognized as one of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the fifth year in a row.

Fraudulent portfolio or investment managers lure investors on the promise of low risk and high returns, but the money is never really invested. In most cases, the manager steals the funds for themselves, and when an investor asks to withdraw their money, the manager uses another investor's money to pay them back.

Allianz SE is the holding company of the Allianz Group and holds the legal form of a European company (Societas Europaea). The Societas Europaea is the legal form for stock corporations under European Law.

The “A+” rating assures prospective customers that Allianz is capable of offering guaranteed, secure coverage from a trustworthy and reputable carrier. Established in 1899, AM Best is one of the oldest rating companies in the world.

We won't charge you a cancellation fee. Do I get a refund if my insurance policy is cancelled? If you're eligible for a refund, we'll refund most of the premium covering the rest of your period of insurance. We may deduct a pro rata proportion of the premium.