Press Releases

1 October, 2026

Allianz Group is announcing new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointments at Allianz Partners and Allianz Direct, ensuring continuity and growth momentum following Tomas Kunzmann’s appointment to the Allianz SE Board of Management. The appointments reflect Allianz’s strong internal leadership pipeline and reinforce its leading position in fast-growing, customer-centered digital business models that integrate motor, home, travel, assistance and health solutions. The appointments, all of which are subject to regulatory approval, are timed and sequenced to ensure seamless handovers.

9 July, 2026

Allianz Partners, a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, today announced the appointment of Carsten Staat as Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APAC & MEA), effective 1 August 2026. Carsten will report to Jacob Fuest, Chief Markets Officer of Allianz Partners.

Carsten Staat brings a proven track record of delivering exceptional business results. Over the past four years as Managing Director for Allianz Partners Germany, he drove strong growth, elevated customer satisfaction, and secured strategically important partnerships that strengthened the company's market position. He has been with the Allianz Group since 2001, building extensive experience across a diverse range of leadership roles.

23 April, 2026

Allianz Partners, a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, has announced two strategic leadership appointments to its Board of Management. These appointments highlight the depth of expertise and adaptability within Allianz's leadership team, further strengthening the Board as Allianz Partners advances its growth strategy.

After nearly two decades within the Allianz Group, Phil Hoffman has been appointed Chief Officer Travel and Member of the Board of Management at Allianz Partners, effective April 15th, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. In his new role, he will report directly to Tomas Kunzmann, CEO of Allianz Partners, and lead the continued expansion of the travel business.

20 October 2025

Allianz, the leading insurer and asset manager, is once again among the most valuable brands in the world and, for the seventh consecutive year, the most valuable insurance brand globally. In Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2025 ranking, Allianz climbed two ranks to #27 of all corporate brands across all sectors, with the top five brands being Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Samsung. Furthermore, Allianz increased its brand value to $28.2 billion, an increase of 20 percent over the prior year – five times the growth rate of other ranked brands. 

10 September 2025

Allianz Partners, a global leader in insurance and assistance services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Okan Özdemir as its new Chief Officer for Health and Board Member, effective September 1, 2025. In this role, Okan will report directly to Allianz Partners CEO Tomas Kunzmann.

Okan Özdemir joins Allianz Partners from Allianz Türkiye, where he served as Chief Health Officer and Executive Board Member since 2019. With over 24 years of strong leadership at Allianz in a number of strategic roles including Chief Marketing Officer, he has been instrumental in advancing the company’s market leadership and growth in health insurance while overseeing a significant digital transformation within the business.

11 August 2025

Allianz Partners New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Wright as Head of Intermediated Distribution. This appointment further strengthens our commitment to the New Zealand travel trade, demonstrating our dedication to supporting and enhancing the industry.

With over 26 years of experience in the travel industry, Phil brings deep expertise and leadership to the role. He began his career at Gullivers Pacific (which later became Helloworld), before moving to Online Republic, part of the Webjet Group, where he spent 13 years in senior leadership roles, including General Manager of Motorhome Republic and Group Chief Revenue Officer, making him a valuable addition to Allianz Partners.

1 May 2025

A new study from Allianz Partners reveals that nearly three-quarters of Kiwis plan to travel overseas in 2025, with Australia topping the list of destinations. But for those staying home (27%), the main reason is clear: it’s simply too expensive. Interestingly, non-travellers estimate they need twice the budget of those who are actually travelling – suggesting a misperception about the true cost of travel. 

The New Zealand Travel Index 2025 reveals key shifts in Kiwi travel trends, and as one of eight APAC surveys, it allows for direct comparison with our Australian neighbours – uncovering surprising insights into how the two nations plan, travel, and behave in the air.

31 March 2025

Allianz Partners New Zealand and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited New Zealand Branch (“MSI NZ”), a member of MS&AD Insurance Group, are excited to announce a multi-year agreement, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership to further enhance and diversify insurance solutions in New Zealand.

This partnership agreement will take effect from 1 April 2025 and will enable Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, to continue delivering exceptional products and customer service while providing greater scope to diversify our product offering.

28 November 2024

Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, has announced that Michael Buttstedt has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of Allianz Partners, since September 1st, 2024.  He reports to Allianz Partners CEO Tomas Kunzmann.  

25 November 2024

Allianz Partners New Zealand is annoucing that Worldcare has changed its name to Allianz Travel Insurance - now offering New Zealand customers the benefit of travel insurance coverage through the number one insurance brand globally. 

11 July 2024

The 155,000 athletes, volunteers, and members of the Olympic and Paralympic Family will benefit from Allianz Partners' medical assistance and repatriation services during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.  

24 November 2023

Allianz Partners' travel insurance partners have won 11 awards in this year's Canstar 2023 Travel Insurance Ratings. 

House of Travel, Tower Insurance, AMP and Worldcare have placed as winners across all four categories, highlighting the strength and quality of Allianz Partners' on and offline travel insurance offerings across multiple channels. 

15 November 2023

New research by New Zealand's largest travel insurance and assistance provider, Allianz Partners has reveald that travel is a top priority for 87% of New Zealanders over the next 12 months, but travel anxiety is heightened. 

29/11/2022

Allianz Partners has announced the appointment of Kat Cleaver as Head of Operations for New Zealand, effective November 2022

24/11/2022

As international travel restrictions began to ease and Kiwis dusted off their passports, New Zealand’s largest travel insurance, and assistance provider, Allianz Partners saw a 25% uplift in policies sold from 1 June to 30 September compared to the same period in 2019, as Kiwis prioritised travel insurance post-pandemic.