’These appointments are part of our UK strategy, aimed at cementing Allianz Commercial in the UK market,’ says managing director
Allianz Commercial has announced two appointments to its UK leadership team within mid-market and large corporate.
Graham Stait, who has been serving as director of mid-market on an interim basis, will now assume this role permanently, with the new title of director for UK markets.
Meanwhile, Luke Baker has been appointed director of UK global – as well as the UK branch manager of AGCS SE.
Both will take up their new roles effective immediately.
Experience
Stait has over 17 years’ experience with Allianz, having held various positions of increasing seniority across claims, operations and trading.
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“His extensive insights and successful track record in driving cross-sell business make him an invaluable asset and he will continue to lead this crucial commercial segment, driving profitable growth and supporting our brokers and customers,” the insurer said.
Meanwhile, Baker’s career has spanned both broking and underwriting roles across the market and different geographies. He joined Allianz in 2021 as the London and Scandinavian casualty director.
Phuong Ly, managing director of commercial at Allianz UK, said: “These appointments are part of our UK strategy, aimed at cementing Allianz Commercial in the UK market. We are confident that our leadership team, including the recent appointments of Claire Buck as chief technical officer and Adam Lloyd as chief underwriting officer, are well-placed to drive our commercial ambitions forward.”

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