Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) today announced the appointment of Mark Whayling as the new Entertainment Global Product Lead for the Live sector, effective immediately. AGCS, Allianz’s entity for large-scale corporate and specialty risks, is a well-established market leader in entertainment insurance.
Mark Whayling
In this role, Mark will be Chief Underwriter for AGCS’ Live Events, Sports and Contingency with global responsibility for this portfolio. He will lead the technical underwriting and be responsible for the global Live Entertainment products - that help protect organizers, promotors, performers, equipment and audience members alike from the many risks that may be encountered with large and often complex live event productions. Reporting to Michael Furtschegger, Global Head of Entertainment at AGCS, Mark will remain based in the London office.
Mark was most recently Senior Underwriter, Live Entertainment, for AGCS’ London & Nordics region having joined Allianz in 2017. Prior to that he worked as an Entertainment Underwriter at ProSight Syndicate 1100 from 2014 onwards.
Commenting on Mark’s appointment, Michael Furtschegger, Global Head of Entertainment at AGCS said:
“I’m delighted Mark is assuming this role leading Live Entertainment for AGCS globally. His experience and knowledge of live events and sport insurance will ensure we continue to be best placed to help our clients worldwide with their Live entertainment coverage needs. I very much look forward to continuing working together in his new capacity.”
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