Chief distribution officer says new appointees will be ’pivotal’
Allianz Commercial has created two new roles as part of a strategic investment into its broker support and segment model.
The positions, which are within Allianz Commercial’s broker distribution management, will be filled by Harriet Allen and Vicky Barrett.
A statement announcing the move today (2 May 2023), said Allen will focus on growing relationships with the independent and network broker partners throughout the UK.
It added Barrett will develop tailored propositions for larger independent brokers already within the prime partner segment.
Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer, said: “These new roles have been created as part of our strategic investment in our broker support and segment model and I’m thrilled to be able to announce Harriet and Vicky as the inaugural title holders.”
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Allen joined Allianz in 2015 as a management trainee and has since worked in a variety of senior roles across the commercial business, including motor underwriter and senior business developer.
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In her most recent position as distribution manager for Newcastle, she led the sales team supporting brokers of all sizes.
Meanwhile, Barrett joined Allianz in 2010 following a claims role at independent broker Noyce Livett.
During her Allianz career, she held a number of roles across claims and distribution and in 2014 began her role as a senior business developer.
Barrett’s most recent role as distribution consultant saw her help shape Allianz’s national distribution strategy and proposition development.
Hobbs added: “They are pivotal to how we’ll take the strategy forward and are fantastically well placed to do just that.
“Our ambition is to build better partnerships right across these segments and we’re off to an exciting start.”
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