Founder Profile
Wilhelm von Finck
Last reviewed: September 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Wilhelm von Finck?
Wilhelm von Finck is a founder of Allianz SE, which was founded in 1890 with Carl von Thieme.
- Company founded
- Allianz SE
- Founded
- 1890
- Co-founders
- Carl von Thieme
Background
Prominent German banker and co-owner of the private bank Merck Finck & Co.
Founding Story
Wilhelm von Finck (1848-1924) was the financial architect and co-founder of Allianz. Through his powerful banking connections at Merck Finck & Co., he secured the massive initial capital required to launch the insurer. He served as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, ensuring the company maintained the strict financial reserves necessary to survive catastrophic payouts, such as those following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Wilhelm von Finck was born in 1848.
Sources
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- Allianz FY2025 Results (Allianz SE)
- Allianz FY2025 Key Figures (Allianz SE)