Insurer targets growth in direct market under Jon Lott

Jon Lott Allianz Your Cover

Allianz direct brand Your Cover Insurance has appointed Jon Lott (pictured) as head of direct following the departure of Andy James.

Lott has moved to the UK business from his current role as head of direct in Allianz Australia where he was responsible for profit and loss of the business, including sales, customer experience and product and proposition development.

He will be responsible for developing and implementing the growth strategy of the Allianz Your Cover brand.

“I am excited to start my new role with the UK arm of the business. My aim is to deliver a customer centric approach and place Allianz Your Cover as a leader in the direct insurance market,” Lott said.

Allianz Retail director of speciality and direct Neil Brettell said: “I am delighted to invite Jon to Allianz UK and I’m sure he will use his wealth of experience to bring further growth to Allianz Your Cover.”

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