Allianz Commercial, the corporate insurance division of Allianz Group, has announced the appointment of Nina Arquint as President, Commercial, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) of Allianz Commercial and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), effective 1 April 2027.
Arquint will join the AGCS Board of Management and will report to Thomas Lillelund, chief executive officer of Allianz Commercial.
In her new role, she will be responsible for Allianz Commercial's Large Corporate (LargeCorp) and Mid Corporate (MidCorp) business across EMEA. She will work closely with its managing directors to drive growth and deliver value to clients, brokers, and agents.
Arquint joins Allianz from Swiss Re, where she has spent more than a decade and currently serves as chief executive officer, UK and Ireland. Prior to that, she was chief executive officer, EMEA.
Thomas Lillelund, chief executive officer of Allianz Commercial, said the appointment was a critical step for the business.
"Our clear ambition is to be the most trusted commercial insurer in the market and Nina's appointment is a critical step to reach that goal," said Lillelund. "She is a seasoned insurance executive who combines wide leadership and market experience across the EMEA region with a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth and business transformation. This experience will be invaluable as we further develop in EMEA, targeting the best possible service for clients, brokers and agents across these core markets. We are very happy to welcome her to our leadership team, and I am looking forward to working with her in the future."
