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flag Allianz to cut up to 1,800 jobs in Europe due to AI-driven automation in customer service.

flag German insurer Allianz plans to cut up to 1,800 jobs, mainly in call centers, at its Allianz Partners division over the next 12 to 18 months as it accelerates the use of artificial intelligence to automate customer service tasks like claim inquiries. flag The move, driven by efforts to boost efficiency and cut costs, affects roles in Germany, France, Spain, and Britain, representing up to eight percent of Allianz Partners’ workforce. flag While the company has not confirmed the cuts, it acknowledged reviewing how AI and digital innovation may impact manual roles, with talks ongoing with works councils. flag The shift reflects a broader trend in the insurance industry toward automation.

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