Oliver Baete, Allianz's chief financial officer, said in November the company isn't examining any "concrete mergers and acquisitions" "Although an Allianz Swiss Life combination could look attractive, we believe that Allianz and other larger players would be more interested in expanding their emerging market presence rather than expanding in a mature market like Switzerland," said Marc Effgen, a London based analyst with Helvea, in a note With assistance from Oliver Suess in Munich 
Share:  Oliver Baete, <span class="company">Allianz</span>'s chief financial officer, said in November the company isn't examining any "concrete mergers and acquisitions"<span class="sent"> "Although an <span class="company">Allianz</span> Swiss Life combination could look attractive, we believe that <span class="company">Allianz</span> and other larger players would be more interested in expanding their emerging market presence rather than expanding in a mature market like Switzerland," said <span class="analyst">Marc Effgen</span>, a London based analyst with Helvea, in a note</span> With assistance from Oliver Suess in Munich Tweet this 

"Although an Allianz Swiss Life combination could look attractive, we believe that Allianz and other larger players would be more interested in expanding their emerging market presence rather than expanding in a mature market like Switzerland," said Marc Effgen, a London based analyst with Helvea, in a note 
Share:  <span class="sent">"Although an Allianz <span class="company">Swiss Life</span> combination could look attractive, we believe that Allianz and other larger players would be more interested in expanding their emerging market presence rather than expanding in a mature market like Switzerland," said <span class="analyst">Marc Effgen</span>, a London based analyst with Helvea, in a note</span> Tweet this 

In February, the insurer reported an 87 percent drop in fourth quarter profit to $205 million following writedowns and losses on investments. The acquisition "is clearly in line with the company's target to expand the reach" of its Farmers unit in the U.S and "necessary in order to achieve its premium target," wrote Helvea analyst Marc Effgen in a note to investors. "The price seems attractive." . The purchase of AIG's auto business will allow Zurich and its U.S home and auto insurer, Farmers Group Inc., to reach consumers who are buying coverage from so called direct channels, including the Internet, instead of buying from agents. 
Share:  In February, the insurer reported an 87 percent drop in fourth quarter profit to $205 million following writedowns and losses on investments. <span class="sent"> The acquisition "is clearly in line with the company's target to expand the reach" of its <span class="company">Farmers</span> unit in the U.S and "necessary in order to achieve its premium target," wrote Helvea analyst <span class="analyst">Marc Effgen</span> in a note to investors. </span> "The price seems attractive." . The purchase of AIG's auto business will allow Zurich and its U.S home and auto insurer, <span class="company">Farmers</span> Group Inc., to reach consumers who are buying coverage from so called direct channels, including the Internet, instead of buying from agents. Tweet this 

In February, the insurer reported an 87 percent drop in fourth quarter profit to $205 million following writedowns and losses on investments. The acquisition "is clearly in line with the company's target to expand the reach" of its Farmers unit in the U.S and "necessary in order to achieve its premium target," wrote Helvea analyst Marc Effgen in a note to investors. "The price seems attractive." . The purchase of AIG's auto business will allow Zurich and its U.S home and auto insurer, Farmers Group Inc., to reach consumers who are buying coverage from so called direct channels, including the Internet, instead of buying from agents. 
Share:  In February, the insurer reported an 87 percent drop in fourth quarter profit to $205 million following writedowns and losses on investments. <span class="sent"> The acquisition "is clearly in line with the company's target to expand the reach" of its <span class="company">Farmers</span> unit in the U.S and "necessary in order to achieve its premium target," wrote Helvea analyst <span class="analyst">Marc Effgen</span> in a note to investors. </span> "The price seems attractive." . The purchase of AIG's auto business will allow Zurich and its U.S home and auto insurer, <span class="company">Farmers</span> Group Inc., to reach consumers who are buying coverage from so called direct channels, including the Internet, instead of buying from agents. Tweet this 

"Finding a solution for the MLP issue would be very positive for Swiss Life as it would take out a lot of uncertainties, as shown by the share reaction today (Friday)," said Marc Effgen, a London based analyst with Helvea, according to Bloomberg News. The Swiss insurer's shares rose 7.85 francs, or 14 percent, to 62.8 francs in morning trading in Zurich, valuing the company at 2.3 billion francs (US$1.9 billion). 
Share:  <span class="sent">"Finding a solution for the MLP issue would be very positive for <span class="company">Swiss Life</span> as it would take out a lot of uncertainties, as shown by the share reaction today (Friday)," said <span class="analyst">Marc Effgen</span>, a London based analyst with Helvea, according to Bloomberg News. </span> The Swiss insurer's shares rose 7.85 francs, or 14 percent, to 62.8 francs in morning trading in Zurich, valuing the company at 2.3 billion francs (US$1.9 billion). Tweet this 

"Finding a solution for the MLP issue would be very positive for Swiss Life as it would take out a lot of uncertainties, as shown by the share reaction today (Friday)," said Marc Effgen, a London based analyst with Helvea, according to Bloomberg News. The Swiss insurer's shares rose 7.85 francs, or 14 percent, to 62.8 francs in morning trading in Zurich, valuing the company at 2.3 billion francs (US$1.9 billion). 
Share:  <span class="sent">"Finding a solution for the <span class="company">MLP</span> issue would be very positive for Swiss Life as it would take out a lot of uncertainties, as shown by the share reaction today (Friday)," said <span class="analyst">Marc Effgen</span>, a London based analyst with Helvea, according to Bloomberg News. </span> The Swiss insurer's shares rose 7.85 francs, or 14 percent, to 62.8 francs in morning trading in Zurich, valuing the company at 2.3 billion francs (US$1.9 billion). Tweet this