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Allianz Risk Pulse – Focus: Business Risks Appendix page 1 Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013 The most important risks for businesses by region Top 10 business risks by region in 2013 Figures here represent a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Europe: 560 (Europe also includes Middle East and South Africa, however, EU-origin responses strongly dominate); North and South America: 198; Asia/Pacific: 85. Source: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty North and South America 1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 52.5% 2 Natural catastrophes 49.5% 3 Fire, explosion 32.8% 4 Intensified competition 23.2% 5 Changes in legislation and regulation 23.2% 6 Market fluctuations 14.1% 7 Theft, fraud, corruption 11.1% 8 Loss of reputation or brand value 10.1% 9 Commodity price increases 7.6% 10 Credit availability 7.1% Europe 1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 43% 2 Natural catastrophes 40.9% 3 Fire, explosion 30.4% 4 Changes in legislation and regulation 16.4% 5 Quality deficiencies, serial defects 16.3% 6 Market stagnation or decline 15.4% 7 Intensified competition 15% 8 Eurozone breakdown 14.6% 9 Market fluctuations 11.1% 10 Credit availability 10.2% Asia/Pacific 1 Natural catastrophes 50.6% 2 Business interruption, supply chain risk 47.1% 3 Fire, explosion 27.1% 4 Market fluctuations 18.8% 5 Commodity price increases 17.6% 6 Eurozone breakdown 14.1% 7 Loss of reputation or brand value 14.1% 8 Talent shortage, aging workforce 11.8% 9 Intensified competition 11.8% 10 Quality deficiencies, serial defects 9.4%

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Page 1: Allianz Risk Pulse - Business Risks: Country Information

Allianz Risk Pulse – Focus: Business Risks Appendix page 1

Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses

by region

Top 10 business risks by region in 2013

Figures here represent a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Europe: 560 (Europe also includes Middle East and South Africa, however, EU-origin responses strongly dominate); North and South America: 198; Asia/Pacific: 85. Source: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

North and South America

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 52.5%

2 Natural catastrophes 49.5%

3 Fire, explosion 32.8%

4 Intensified competition 23.2%

5 Changes in legislation and regulation 23.2%

6 Market fluctuations 14.1%

7 Theft, fraud, corruption 11.1%

8 Loss of reputation or brand value 10.1%

9 Commodity price increases 7.6%

10 Credit availability 7.1%

Europe

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 43%

2 Natural catastrophes 40.9%

3 Fire, explosion 30.4%

4 Changes in legislation and regulation 16.4%

5 Quality deficiencies, serial defects 16.3%

6 Market stagnation or decline 15.4%

7 Intensified competition 15%

8 Eurozone breakdown 14.6%

9 Market fluctuations 11.1%

10 Credit availability 10.2%

Asia/Pacific

1 Natural catastrophes 50.6%

2 Business interruption, supply chain risk 47.1%

3 Fire, explosion 27.1%

4 Market fluctuations 18.8%

5 Commodity price increases 17.6%

6 Eurozone breakdown 14.1%

7 Loss of reputation or brand value 14.1%

8 Talent shortage, aging workforce 11.8%

9 Intensified competition 11.8%

10 Quality deficiencies, serial defects 9.4%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

France

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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France: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for France (50).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

Political/social upheaval, war

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Loss of reputation or brand value

Technological innovation

40%

32%

30%

22%

22%

18%

16%

16%

14%

10%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Europe: 560 (Europe includes Middle East and South Africa); France: 50.

Europe

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 43%

2 Natural catastrophes 40.9%

3 Fire, explosion 30.4%

4 Changes in legislation and regulation 16.4%

5 Quality deficiences, serial defects 16.3%

6 Market stagnation or decline 15.4%

7 Intensified competition 15%

8 Eurozone breakdown 14.6%

9 Market fluctuations 11.1%

10 Credit availability 10.2%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Spain

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3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Spain: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Spain (37).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Theft, fraud, corruption

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Market stagnation or decline

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Credit availability

43.2%

32.4%

24.3%

24.3%

24.3%

18.9%

16.2%

13.5%

10.8%

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Spain: Top 10 business risks in 2013 by size of enterprise

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Figures here represent a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Spain: 37; large enterprises: 19; mid-sized enterprises: 18.

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

Austerity programs

Theft, fraud, corruption

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Market stagnation or decline

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Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Theft, fraud, corruption

Intensified competition

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Changes in legislation and regulation

Eurozone breakdown

Credit availability

MId-SI zE d ENTERPRISESLARGE ENTERPRISES47.4%

31.6%

26.3%

21.1%

21.1%

15.8%

15.8%

15.8%

15.8%

10.5%

38.9%

33.3%

33.3%

27.8%

22.2%

16.7%

16.7%

16.7%

11.1%

11.1%

The highlighted risks are unique for either large or mid-sized enterprises.

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Italy

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Italy: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Italy (20).

Market stagnation or decline

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Fire, explosion

Loss of reputation or brand value

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Changes in legislation and regulation

Austerity programs

Commodity price increases

60%

55%

50%

35%

20%

15%

15%

15%

10%

10%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Europe: 560 (Europe includes Middle East and South Africa); Italy: 20.

Europe

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 43%

2 Natural catastrophes 40.9%

3 Fire, explosion 30.4%

4 Changes in legislation and regulation 16.4%

5 Quality deficiences, serial defects 16.3%

6 Market stagnation or decline 15.4%

7 Intensified competition 15%

8 Eurozone breakdown 14.6%

9 Market fluctuations 11.1%

10 Credit availability 10.2%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Belgium & Netherlands

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Belgium: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Belgium (36).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

Credit availability

Market stagnation or decline

Eurozone breakdown

Other

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

38.9%

27.8%

27.8%

22.2%

19.4%

19.4%

16.7%

16.7%

13.9%

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Netherlands: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Netherlands (15).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Fire, explosion

Commodity price increases

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Eurozone breakdown

Theft, fraud, corruption

Cyber crime, IT failures

Changes in legislation and regulation

Market stagnation or decline

73.3%

46.7%

33.3%

20%

13.3%

13.3%

13.3%

13.3%

13.3%

13.3%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Hungary

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Hungary: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Hungary (83).

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Fire, explosion

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Changes in legislation and regulation

Credit availability

Market stagnation or decline

Theft, fraud, corruption

Eurozone breakdown

Health issues (e.g. pandemics)

67,5%

38,6%

26,5%

24,1%

18,1%

16,9%

15,7%

14,5%

12,0%

9,6%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Europe: 560 (Europe includes Middle East and South Africa); Hungary: 83.

Europe

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 43%

2 Natural catastrophes 40.9%

3 Fire, explosion 30.4%

4 Changes in legislation and regulation 16.4%

5 Quality deficiences, serial defects 16.3%

6 Market stagnation or decline 15.4%

7 Intensified competition 15%

8 Eurozone breakdown 14.6%

9 Market fluctuations 11.1%

10 Credit availability 10.2%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Germany

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Germany: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Germany (186).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Fire, explosion

Eurozone breakdown

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

Market stagnation or decline

Technological innovation

Loss of reputation or brand value

43%

42.5%

25.8%

24.2%

18.8%

16.7%

16.7%

11.3%

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Germany: Top 10 business risks in 2013 by size of enterprise

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Figures here represent a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Germany: 186; large enterprises: 140; mid-sized enterprises: 46.

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Fire, explosion

Changes in legislation and regulation

Eurozone breakdown

Intensified competition

Technological innovation

Loss of reputation or brand value

Market stagnation or decline

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Fire, explosion

Eurozone breakdown

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Intensified competition

Credit availability

Market stagnation or decline

Market fluctuations

Talent shortage, aging workforce

MId-SI zE d ENTERPRISESLARGE ENTERPRISES43.6%

42.9%

27.9%

20.7%

19.3%

16.4%

15.7%

11.4%

11.4%

10%

43.5%

39.1%

34.8%

26.1%

19.6%

19.6%

17.4%

15.2%

10.9%

10.9%

The highlighted risks are unique for either large or mid-sized enterprises.

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Switzerland

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Switzerland: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Switzerland (21).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Eurozone breakdown

Loss of reputation or brand value

Fire, explosion

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Intensified competition

Cyber crime, IT failures

Market stagnation or decline

57.1%

28.6%

28.6%

28.6%

19%

19%

19%

19%

14.3%

14.3%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Europe: 560 (Europe includes Middle East and South Africa); Switzerland: 21.

Europe

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 43%

2 Natural catastrophes 40.9%

3 Fire, explosion 30.4%

4 Changes in legislation and regulation 16.4%

5 Quality deficiences, serial defects 16.3%

6 Market stagnation or decline 15.4%

7 Intensified competition 15%

8 Eurozone breakdown 14.6%

9 Market fluctuations 11.1%

10 Credit availability 10.2%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Austria

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Austria: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Austria (20).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Eurozone breakdown

Fire, explosion

Theft, fraud, corruption

Talent shortage, aging workforce

Market stagnation or decline

Commodity price increases

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

55%

45%

30%

15%

15%

15%

15%

10%

10%

10%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Europe: 560 (Europe includes Middle East and South Africa); Austria: 20.

Europe

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 43%

2 Natural catastrophes 40.9%

3 Fire, explosion 30.4%

4 Changes in legislation and regulation 16.4%

5 Quality deficiences, serial defects 16.3%

6 Market stagnation or decline 15.4%

7 Intensified competition 15%

8 Eurozone breakdown 14.6%

9 Market fluctuations 11.1%

10 Credit availability 10.2%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

United Kingdom

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

United Kingdom: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for United Kingdom (52).

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Loss of reputation or brand value

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

Credit availability

Theft, fraud, corruption

Market stagnation or decline

Eurozone breakdown

48.1%

46.2%

42.3%

21.2%

15.4%

15.4%

13.5%

13.5%

13.5%

11.5%

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United Kingdom: Top 10 business risks in 2013 by size of enterprise

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Figures here represent a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for United Kingdom: 52; large enterprises: 31; mid-sized enterprises: 21.

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Loss of reputation or brand value

Market stagnation or decline

Eurozone breakdown

Changes in legislation and regulation

Cyber crime, IT failures

Technological innovation

Credit availability

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Intensified competition

Credit availability

Theft, fraud, corruption

Changes in legislation and regulation

Loss of reputation or brand value

Talent shortage, aging workforce

Cyber crime, IT failures

MId-SI zE d ENTERPRISESLARGE ENTERPRISES54.8%

51.6%

45.2%

22.6%

16.1%

12.9%

12.9%

9.7%

9.7%

6.5%

52.4%

33.3%

28.6%

28.6%

23.8%

23.8%

19%

19%

14.3%

14.3%

The highlighted risks are unique for either large or mid-sized enterprises.

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Singapore

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Singapore: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Singapore (25).

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Commodity price increases

Fire, explosion

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Loss of reputation or brand value

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Political/social upheaval, war

Intensified competition

Market stagnation or decline

52%

44%

32%

24%

20%

20%

16%

12%

12%

12%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for for Asia/Pacific: 85; for Singapore: 25.

Asia/Pacific

1 Natural catastrophes 50,6%

2 Business interruption, supply chain risk 47,1%

3 Fire, explosion 27,1%

4 Market fluctuations 18,8%

5 Commodity price increases 17,6%

6 Eurozone breakdown 14,1%

7 Loss of reputation or brand value 14,1%

8 Talent shortage, aging workforce 11,8%

9 Intensified competition 11,8%

10 Quality deficiences, serial defects 9,4%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Australia

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Australia: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Australia (30).

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Talent shortage, aging workforce

Loss of reputation or brand value

Intensified competition

Commodity price increases

Changes in legislation and regulation

Credit availability

Fire, explosion

46.7%

33.3%

26.7%

26.7%

23.3%

20%

16.7%

16.7%

13.3%

10%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for Asia/Pacific: 85; for Australia: 30

Asia/Pacific

1 Natural catastrophes 50,6%

2 Business interruption, supply chain risk 47,1%

3 Fire, explosion 27,1%

4 Market fluctuations 18,8%

5 Commodity price increases 17,6%

6 Eurozone breakdown 14,1%

7 Loss of reputation or brand value 14,1%

8 Talent shortage, aging workforce 11,8%

9 Intensified competition 11,8%

10 Quality deficiences, serial defects 9,4%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

USA and Canada

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

USA and Canada: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for USA and Canada (166).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Fire, explosion

Intensified competition

Changes in legislation and regulation

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Theft, fraud, corruption

Loss of reputation or brand value

Commodity price increases

Credit availability

54.8%

53%

31.9%

24.7%

22.3%

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USA and Canada: Top 10 business risks in 2013 by size of enterprise

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Figures here represent a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for USA and Canada: 166; large enterprises: 68; mid-sized enterprises: 98.

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Fire, explosion

Changes in legislation and regulation

Intensified competition

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Loss of reputation or brand value

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

Power blackouts

Technological innovation

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Intensified competition

Fire, explosion

Changes in legislation and regulation

Theft, fraud, corruption

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Loss of reputation or brand value

Commodity price increases

Credit availability

MId-SI zE d ENTERPRISESLARGE ENTERPRISES60.3%

60.3%

35.3%

29.4%

14.7%

10.3%

10.3%

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29.6%

17.3%

16.3%

13.3%

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11.2%

9.2%

The highlighted risks are unique for either large or mid-sized enterprises.

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

The most important risks for businesses in

Brazil

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Brazil: Top 10 business risks in 2013

Source: Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyFigures represent a percentage of all relevant responses for Brazil (24).

Business interruption, supply chain risk

Natural catastrophes (e.g. storm, flood, earthquake)

Fire, explosion

Market fluctuations (e.g. exchange or interest rates)

Changes in legislation and regulation

Talent shortage, aging workforce

Intensified competition

Other

Pollution

Quality deficiencies, serial defects

37,5%

33,3%

29,2%

25,0%

25,0%

16,7%

16,7%

16,7%

12,5%

12,5%

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz entities. Figures here represent the number of responses as a percentage of all relevant responses. Responses for North and South America: 198; for Brazil: 24.

North and South America

1 Business interruption, supply chain risk 52,5%

2 Natural catastrophes 49,5%

3 Fire, explosion 32,8%

4 Intensified competition 23,2%

5 Changes in legislation and regulation 23,2%

6 Market fluctuations 14,1%

7 Theft, fraud, corruption 11,1%

8 Loss of reputation or brand value 10,1%

9 Commodity price increases 7,6%

10 Credit availability 7,1%

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Allianz Risk Pulse Country and regional information on Business Risks 2013

Methodology

The Allianz “Risk Barometer” survey was conducted among risk consultants, underwriters, senior managers

and claims experts within both AGCS and local Allianz enti-ties in October 2012, with a focus on the corporate insurance sector for both large industrial and mid-size companies.

Participants were asked to name industries about which they are particularly knowledgeable and then name up to three risks they believed to be of most importance for their clients within each industry. In addition, they identified risks they thought their clients significantly underestimate.

, There were 529 respondents from a total of 28 countries. As multiple answers for up to two industries were possible, a total of 843 answers were delivered.

The survey is a follow-up to a first “Risk Barometer” from 2011/2012 which was conducted among AGCS experts, referring only to large corporate businesses. As the base of participants and the methodology have evolved slightly, the results cannot be compared directly. However, major trends can be identified.

Germany 116

Hungary 48

UK 37

France 29

Belgium 24

Netherlands 10

Spain 22

Austria 15

Switzerland 14

Italy 12

Europe other 26

Europe total 353

US 94

Canada 10

Brazil 16

Other SA 3

Americas total 123

Australia 18

Singapore 17

Asia/Pacific other 18

Asia/Pacific total 53

Number of participants per country