Allianz: Oddo maintains 'outperform' rating
(CercleFinance.com) - In a sector report, Oddo BHF reinstates its "outperform" rating on Allianz shares, with a target price of 227 euros, which, alongside AXA, it considers its favourite stock amongst European insurers, enabling investors to play price increases.
The sector has been hit by very high Covid claims in 2020, the analyst points out, while predicting that they will fall sharply this year, even if reinsurers remain exposed (particularly via life reinsurance).
The crisis has, however, accelerated price increases in commercial P&C insurance and reinsurance, which will result in an improvement in the profitability of these businesses in 2021/2022, the broker adds.
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The sector has been hit by very high Covid claims in 2020, the analyst points out, while predicting that they will fall sharply this year, even if reinsurers remain exposed (particularly via life reinsurance).
The crisis has, however, accelerated price increases in commercial P&C insurance and reinsurance, which will result in an improvement in the profitability of these businesses in 2021/2022, the broker adds.
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The information and analyses distributed by Cercle Finance are only intended as decision-making support for investors. Cercle Finance's responsibility may not be entailed, either directly or indirectly following the use of such information and analyses by readers. Any non-professional investor is recommended to consult a professional advisor before making any investment decision. This indicative information in no way constitutes any invitation to sell or buy securities.