Allianz is one of the largest and most renowned financial services providers in the world. Representing an international network of respected companies with first-class products, we bring together the expertise of specialists in key financial fields.

Founded in 1890 in Berlin, Allianz is now a multinational group, active in more than 70 countries with over 153,000 employees. The holding company, Allianz SE, now has its head office in Munich and is rated “Very Strong” by Standard & Poor’s with a security rating of AA stable. In 2009, Allianz's total revenues amounted to 97 billion euros.

Allianz provides its more than 75 million customers worldwide with a comprehensive range of services in the areas of:

• property and casualty insurance
• life and health insurance
• asset management and banking

Allianz first entered into Formula One™ in 2000 by partnering with the Williams F1 team. In 2002, trackside advertising was initiated to drive brand awareness worldwide, primarily targeting Europe and Asia. In 2007 Allianz became an "Official Global Partner of Formula One™," providing exclusivity in the Financial Services sector and an increased focus on safety.

In 2009 Allianz agreed a unique, global partnership with St Andrews Links Trust, also known as the ‘Home of Golf‘. Golf has been played at the Links on the east coast of Scotland for 600 years, and the courses have been the setting for some of the sport’s most memorable moments.