General Insurance Article - Allianz Commercial makes underwriting promotions

 Centre of Excellence and appointed Helen Bancroft to replace her as senior liability underwriter.

 Karen, who has worked for Allianz for the past 10 years, will be Allianz Commercial's key face to the liability broker market, promoting its casualty strategy in the London region. Her key responsibility will be to deliver sustainable profit and growth for the London branch Casualty account.

 Helen, who originally joined Allianz on the underwriting graduate scheme, will be responsible for developing relationships with brokers and customers whilst maintaining the underwriting quality and integrity of the Regional Casualty Account.

 Commenting on the appointments, Steve Coates, head of property and casualty for Allianz Commercial, said: "I am delighted that we have been able to fill these key positions with internal appointments. We have developed our casualty capability significantly in the last two years and I have no doubt that Karen and Helen's promotions will help deliver profit and growth in the London region."