Allianz Commercial expands to offices in Newcastle

Newcastle branch open for business at Hadrian House in the North East of England

Article posted: 01 Feb 2011

Following an announcement in November that Allianz Commercial was set to expand its regional branch network with the take up of new office space in Newcastle, the insurer has confirmed that its new office in the North East is now open.

The new branch, based at Hadrian House in the City centre, will be managed by Les Archibald, who joined Allianz in November from Primary General & Rural Insurance where he had been underwriting director for the past two-and-a-half years. In addition, four new recruits have joined the company to maximise opportunities and meet the needs of the local market.

Commenting on the news, Simon McGinn, director of commercial broker markets at Allianz, said: “To be successful in the UK commercial sector, we firmly believe in a strong regional network that keeps underwriters and decision-makers close to the customer. The Newcastle office proves Allianz Commercial’s long-term commitment to local broker markets.

“We have been keen to have a presence in Newcastle for some time but have been determined to wait until we could bring in the right calibre of people. Les and his team have a wealth of experience and their knowledge of the local market will be crucial in helping us achieve the profitable growth that we believe is attainable in the North-East.”

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Posted by Ari