Allianz Commercial announces senior appointment as Bryant departs

Allianz Commercial has made a new senior appointment as it confirmed that Helen Bryant will be leaving the insurer.

Bryant had been the managing director of digital and legal protection, but has decided to leave the business to pursue new opportunities.

She will be replaced by Alex Ktenidis, who will become the director of digital trading and Allianz Legal Protection (ALP).

He has been with Allianz since 2014 and has held a number of leadership roles across distribution, corporate strategy and transformation for both domestic and global business units.

Most recently, Ktenidis worked in Munich as strategic transformation leader.

Nadia Côté, managing director of Allianz Commercial, said: “Alex brings with him a wealth of knowledge of our commercial business and a reputation for strong leadership and innovation.

“Having started his Allianz career in the UK, we’re pleased to warmly welcome him back so that he can help in leading us towards becoming the number one commercial insurer in the UK.”

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Côté also paid tribute to Bryant, who joined Allianz back in 2001.

She went onto hold several different leadership and strategic roles, including in the broker markets businesses.

“Throughout her career at Allianz, Helen has made a significant contribution to the success and growth of the company,” Côté said.

“I’d like to thank her for her commitment and dedication and I wish her all the best for the future.”