Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) News

Browne and Hunt Named CEO and Deputy CEO of AGCS UK

Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) has announced that Sinéad Browne will assume the role of AGCS UK CEO in addition to her responsibilities as chief regions and markets officer, subject to regulatory approval. …

Judge Nixes U.S. Suit Against Malaysia Airlines, Insurer Allianz Over Plane Disappearance

A U.S. judge has dismissed nationwide litigation over the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in which victims’ families sought to hold the carrier, its insurer Allianz SE and Boeing Co. liable for the still-unexplained disaster. U.S. District Judge Ketanji …

AGCS Taps Brewer from AIG, Promotes Tiplady, for UK Broker Relationship Team

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), Allianz Group’s specialist carrier for corporate insurance business, announced the appointments of Lee Brewer as senior broker relationship manager and Harriet Tiplady as broker relationship manager. Based in London within the Market Management …

AGCS Divides Alternative Risk Transfer Team into 2 Units, Led by Boyd and Hohmann

In line with the growing importance of non-traditional insurance solutions for global businesses, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) announced it is reshaping its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) business into two new specialist teams. With effect from Nov. 1, 2018, …

Allianz Global Corporate Adds Setzer, Johnson to Aviation Underwriting Team

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has hired Scott Setzer as an executive underwriter for Aviation, and Adam Johnson as an Aviation underwriter. Setzer will be based in Alpharetta, Georgia and Johnson in Denver. They will focus on strengthening relationships …

AGCS Taps AIG’s Davì-Greer as Regional Head of Financial Lines

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Stefania Davì-Greer to head of Financial Lines for Regional Unit London (RUL). Based in London, Davì-Greer will join in October with responsibility for the strategic direction and management of AGCS’ financial lines …

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Expands Cargo Coverage

Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has expanded its Project Cargo offering through a direct partnership with its Engineering division. The new collaborative approach will allow AGCS to provide continuous end-to-end coverage for companies managing …

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty to Offer Drone Safety Products Through ParaZero

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has partnered with Israel-based drone safety systems company ParaZero to offer its drone-safety products to insureds and help them manage risks involved with the operation of drones. This partnership is scheduled for initial roll …

UK Insurtech Flock Launches Pay-As-You-Fly Drone Insurance

Flock, a London based startup, has launched Europe’s first “pay-as-you-fly” drone insurance solution. The “Flock Cover” smartphone app provides on-demand insurance for commercial drone pilots in the UK, with policies starting from just £5 ($7) for up to eight hours …

SMEs Underestimate Cyber Risks Which Could Prove ‘Fatal’: Allianz Report

Small- and medium-sized enterprises are waking up to the realities of cyber risks but still underestimate their exposures, which could prove catastrophic for some, according to a report published by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). For medium-sized companies with …