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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty adds three US team members

27th January 2022 - Author: Pete Carvill -

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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is expanding and buttressing its environment impairment liability (EIL) underwriting team in North America.

AllianzAnnalisa Ahumada, Andrew Hill, and Mark Heigh will take on roles in Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia, respectively. Ahumada and Heigh will be underwriting specialists, while Hill will be an executive underwriter.

AGCS’ Environmental Liability Insurance provides premises pollution and contractors pollution coverage for large accounts and middle market business, with a special focus on manufacturing, energy, construction, real estate and retail trade.

Steve Tagert, regional environmental practice group leader for North America at AGCS, said in a press statement: “An increased focus on ESG issues across multiple industries has prompted businesses to look closer at reducing their carbon footprint and implementing responsible environmental business practices.

He added: “AGCS is responding and strengthening our underwriting expertise by adding talent to our North America EIL team in order to align with and support the changing risk management needs of our clients.”

The three appointments with AGCS follow senior leadership changes made in November.