The German insurance company Allianz is to buy a majority stake in the Czech insurance company IPB and a smaller share in the IPB Bank from the Japanese investor Nomura. IPB general director Jan Klacek confirmed the news on Wednesday, saying that Allianz was now conducting an in-depth audit of IPB's finances. The IPB is also holding talks with another potential investor, the Italian UniCredito, which might be interested in acquiring Nomura's remaining shares in the bank.