Press release | London | February 4, 2025
Allianz Commercial appoints Mitch Bennett Head of Claims for UK Large-Corp & Specialty
Allianz Commercial today announced the appointment of Mitch Bennett as the new Head of Claims for Large-Corp & Specialty in the UK region, effective 14 February 2025.
In this role, Mitch will be responsible for leading the Claims services for large corporate and specialty customers and ensuring continued high quality standards, building on Allianz Commercial’s reputation as an industry leader in Claims.
He will report in to Phuong Ly, the newly appointed Managing Director for Allianz Commercial in the UK, with an additional reporting line to Allianz Commercial’s Chief Claims Officer, Thomas Sepp.
Mitch joined Allianz Commercial in 2022 as Head of Property, Entertainment, Natural Resources & Construction Claims, in the UK region. Prior to joining Allianz, as a qualified lawyer he worked for top tier law firms specialising in civil defence and coverage litigation.
Thomas Sepp, Allianz Commercial Chief Claims Officer, commented: ”Mitch brings a wealth of experience to his new role in a key market for Allianz Commercial. As a trusted and well connected leader he will maintain and further increase the momentum delivered by our very strong local team.”
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About Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry, as well as family-owned and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or film productions.
Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand Allianz, as ranked by Interbrand, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.
The trade name Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2023, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated around €18 billion in gross premium globally.
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