Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life), has appointed Jasmine Jirele as president and CEO of Allianz Life, succeeding President and CEO Walter White, who will retire at the end of this year.
Jirele’s leadership experience spans strategy, product innovation, marketing, operations, and digital and experience management.
She has served as Allianz Life’s chief growth officer since 2018, where she is responsible for defining the company’s growth strategy, including its expansion into new markets, and leading product innovation, marketing, communications, Allianz Ventures and enterprise agile.
Prior to re-joining Allianz Life in 2018, Jirele was an executive vice president within Wells Fargo’s Consumer Bank division, and was previously a senior vice president in Wells Fargo’s Wealth and Investment Management division.
White will step down from his role in September and will retire at the end of December.
He will stay actively involved with Allianz Life after his retirement, and will be nominated to serve as an independent director on the Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America Board of Directors.
Jackie Hunt, member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, Asset Management, U.S. Life Insurance commented: “Jasmine brings a compelling combination of strategic vision, deep customer and industry insight, and digital transformation that will help continue to advance Allianz’s growth and its mission of helping its customers secure their future. She is a thoughtful and pragmatic leader who is committed to our customers, partners, employees and the community.”
“Walter leaves Allianz Life with a legacy of growth, innovation and care. With a forward-thinking mindset, he propelled Allianz Life’s growth over the past decade with competitive, unique products that deliver strong consumer value, while also demonstrating the critical role that businesses need to play to positively impact their communities.”
