Allianz Commercial announces new leadership in Portfolio Solutions

Allianz Commercial today announces new appointments in Portfolio Solutions, focusing on its strategic relationships with Managing General Agents (MGAs), facilities, programs, and other delegated underwriting authority partners. Doan Nguyen-Huu will be appointed as Global Head of Portfolio Solutions with effect from August 1, 2025, succeeding Claudia Valencia Lascar who leaves Allianz as of September 30. Daniel Head is joining Allianz Commercial in the UK as Head of Portfolio Solutions and Delegated Authority, UK Global and International markets, from September 1. His role mirrors the appointment of Julie Gibbs who was named as Head of Portfolio Solutions & Delegated Authority for North America in March 2025.

Portfolio Solutions covers the important delegated authority segment where Allianz Commercial partners with MGAs or other third parties who act on Allianz Commercial’s behalf to market and service specialist insurance products within agreed authorities. Following this appointment and as announced on July 15, Allianz Commercial now has three global leaders in place, focusing on three key customer segments across its portfolio: Elke Vagenende for clients, Tom Leonard for brokers, and Doan Nguyen-Huu for Portfolio Solutions, supported by global and local distribution teams.  

Doan Nguyen-Huu, currently Head of Specialty, Regional Unit London, will lead the Portfolio Solutions team out of London, reporting to Vanessa Maxwell, Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Commercial. Doan joined Allianz in 2013, having previously worked in claims roles in other companies. Since then, she has worked in a range of different claims, underwriting, transformation, and leadership positions in London and Munich, including Head of CEO Office, taking up her latest Specialty leadership role in January 2024.

Daniel Head joins Allianz Commercial from RSA where he was Head of Partnerships. He has over 18 years’ experience in underwriting and claims at RSA, with the last 10 years focused on managing delegated authority business. He will also be based in London, reporting to Doan.

Vanessa Maxwell, Allianz Commercial CUO, comments: “Portfolio Solutions is an important and fast-growing segment in our business. Partnerships with MGAs and other delegated authority holders allow us to serve a wider range of customers across a variety of specialist products, making full use of Allianz’s capabilities and underwriting portfolio. I am delighted that Doan is leading our strategy here, and I welcome Daniel on board as we further develop our business in this segment.”