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AGCS’ ART division appoints Houlihan to lead Americas on permanent basis
22nd October 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has named Thomas Houlihan as the firm's permanent regional head of Americas within its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) division. Based in New York, he reports to Grant Maxwell, global head of ART. Houlihan has been serving in this role on an interim basis since May 2021 ... Read the full article
AGCS names Vassallo as Regional Head of Energy & Construction
16th September 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Anthony Vassallo as its Regional Head of Energy & Construction for London and Nordics. In this role, Vassallo will lead AGCS’ Energy & Construction business across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics with responsibility for the profitability of the portfolio and driving established and ... Read the full article
Aviation claims edging closer to normal as Covid loosens grip, says Allianz
7th July 2021
Inspired by an inevitable surge in domestic travel following the decline of COVID-19’s disruptive influence, global insurer Allianz has categorised the aviation industry as one largely on the rebound. However, as a rising number of aircraft return to the skies, Allianz' report highlights a number of potential challenges, including “rusty” pilots ... Read the full article
Allianz Capital to acquire 10% stake in ATC Europe
17th June 2021
Allianz Capital Partners is set to acquire a 10% stake in ATC Europe, one of the continent’s leading independent telecommunications tower operators, in a deal estimated to be valued at over €530 million. This investment is the latest in a long-term strategic partnership between global insurer Allianz and American Tower, a ... Read the full article
Allianz (AGCS) adds duo to North American financial lines team
3rd June 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), the corporate insurance carrier of Allianz, has announced the appointments of Robert Green as North American Regional Head of Professional Indemnity (PI) and Rick Hornby as Regional Product Lead for Financial Institutions (FI). Joining from AGCS London, Green will manage the underwriting, distribution and ... Read the full article
AGCS names AXA’s Scott Sayce global head of cyber
1st June 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Scott Sayce to the role of global head of cyber, effective September 1. The London based role will see him oversee the firm’s cyber underwriting business while reporting to Shanil Williams, global head of financial lines. He will also lead the group-wide cyber center of ... Read the full article
AGCS welcomes Zurich’s Carol Laufer to lead NA liability
25th May 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has announced two appointments within its North America Executive Management Team (EMT), including new Regional Head of Liability Carol Laufer. Laufer replaces Dieter Hautzer, who is due to retire following a 30-year career with the firm. She joins from Zurich North America having served as US ... Read the full article
Allianz (AGCS) names Exec Underwriter for NA Environmental practice
12th May 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), Allianz Group’s specialist carrier for corporate insurance business, has announced the appointment of Thomas Keating as an Executive Underwriter, Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) for North America. In this role, Keating will report to Steve Tagert, Regional Environmental Practice Leader – North America. Effective immediately, he will ... Read the full article
AGCS hires Maria Grace as Global Head of Property
11th May 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), the corporate insurance carrier of Allianz, has appointed Maria Grace as Global Head of Property. She will be reporting directly to Tony Buckle AGCS’s Chief Underwriting Officer Corporate and Board Member. Grace joins from Everest Re Group, where she served as the Chief Underwriting Officer ... Read the full article
AGCS hires Michael Furtschegger as Global Head of Entertainment
25th February 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), Allianz Group’s specialist carrier for corporate insurance business, has appointed Michael Furtschegger as Global Head of Entertainment. He will be based in Munich and report to AGCS SE Board Member and Chief Underwriting Officer Specialty Renate Strasser. The AGCS Entertainment line of business provides specialised insurance ... Read the full article
Allianz (AGCS) appoints Chief Information Officer
25th January 2021
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), Allianz’s specialist carrier for corporate insurance business, has announced the appointment of Olav Spiegel as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Spiegel joins from Allianz SE where he was responsible for developing workplace strategy for Allianz, ensuring modern IT equipment, performance both in the office ... Read the full article
Allianz (AGCS) & Nephila provide hedge structure for Texas solar project
8th January 2021
The capital solutions unit of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and Nephila Climate have entered into a new a proxy generation power purchase agreement (pgPPA) for a 153 megawatt solar farm in Texas. Briar Creek solar farm, which is owned by Lightsource bp, is expected to start commercial operation at ... Read the full article
Jeremy Sharpe to lead AGCS Global Distribution unit
9th December 2020
Allianz Group’s specialist carrier for corporate insurance business, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), has appointed Jeremy Sharpe to lead its Global Distribution unit, succeeding Patrick Thiels. Thiels will now lead its Mediterranean & Africa region, succeeding the current Regional Managing Director, Corinne Cipière who has been appointed to a Board ... Read the full article
AGCS names Karina Suarez as Chief Actuary
26th November 2020
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), Allianz’s specialist carrier for corporate insurance business, has announced the appointments of Karina Suarez as Chief Actuary and Christian Kortebein as Chief Pricing Actuary. Suarez Rodriguez took up her new Munich-based role earlier this month, reporting to AGCS Chief Financial Officer Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre. She succeeds Christian ... Read the full article
Fusion expands partnership with AGCS in Asia
7th September 2020
Fusion Specialty Asia Limited have extended their partnership with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty to provide a platform for specialist Warranty & Indemnity insurance deals across the continent. As part of the the partnership Fusion and AGCS will offer W&I solutions and local underwriting and claims capabilities. In Hong Kong, Fusion acts ... Read the full article
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