Allianz open for business in north east

Allianz Commercial has opened an office in Newcastle.

The new branch will be managed by Les Archibald, previously underwriting director at Primary General & Rural Insurance.

Mike Kenny, Chris McAloon and Bill Redhead will make up the property, casualty and motor trade underwriting team, with Lee Makin becoming motor fleet underwriter.

Allianz director of commercial broker markets Simon McGinn said: “To be successful in the UK commercial sector, we firmly believe in a strong regional network that keeps underwriters and decision-makers close to the customer. The Newcastle office proves Allianz Commercial’s long-term commitment to local broker markets."

Branch development manager Les Archibald said: “I’m delighted with the team we have put in place and excited by the challenge of developing our business in the area. Our aim is to make Allianz Commercial a loyalty-leader in the region and help the company towards its goal of being the best commercial insurer in the UK.”