Allianz Business is increasing its world specialty management group and has named Darren Sensible (pictured) as world head of building at Allianz International Company & Specialty SE.

Sensible presently serves as world building follow chief at Liberty Specialty Markets. He’s set to affix Allianz by March 2024 and shall be based mostly in London for his new position, reporting to world head of specialty Gordon Browne.

This appointment follows Allianz’s choice to determine pure sources and building as two separate strains of enterprise (LoB).

Anthony Vassallo has been tapped to steer pure sources, whereas Browne continues overseeing building till Sensible formally joins the group subsequent yr. Max Benz, who beforehand served as the worldwide LoB head for the mixed power & building enterprise, may even transition to a senior position inside the advisory providers group at Allianz Threat Consulting.

Appointment marks Sensible’s return to Allianz

Sensible started his underwriting profession with Allianz Cornhill (Allianz UK) earlier than progressing to the position of assistant vice chairman at Trans Re. He joined Liberty Specialty Markets in 2007 as building regional product line supervisor for EMEA and subsequently assumed his present place as world building follow chief in 2016.

Browne commented on Sensible’s return to Allianz, expressing enthusiasm for the information and experience that he’ll carry to the group.

“I’m delighted to welcome Darren again to Allianz on this world position, main building for Allianz Business,” stated Browne. “His deep experience and information of the business, mixed with a worldwide focus and strategy will carry vital worth and allow us to drive ahead our progress ambitions for this essential a part of our enterprise.”

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