In a strategic move to bolster broker support across the UK, Allianz Commercial has added four new regional distribution managers for the South, North, London, and Midlands & South West.
Victoria Ashman is set to manage the South region. Her journey with Allianz began in 2010, starting out in the corporate partner team before she assumed bigger roles, most notably as a strategic account manager handling some of Allianz’s key accounts.
Viral Patel will have oversight of the Midlands & South West region. Patel, whose career at Allianz dates back to 2005, previously served as distribution manager for engineering construction & power in the London & real estate markets.
The North region will benefit from the expertise of Mark O’Brien, who came on board Allianz in 2011. Prior to his regional appointment, the AXA alumnus was distribution manager for Manchester from 2017.
Julie O’Donovan is in charge of the London region, where she will lead the broker development manager team and oversee the mid-market distribution strategy. O’Donovan’s credentials include stints in Ireland, Australia, and Singapore.
Commenting on the appointments, Allianz Commercial director of distribution for digital and mid-market Mike Thomas (pictured) expressed optimism about the positive impact these leaders will have.
“While we have strong long-established relationship with our partner brokers, I’m sure that these relationships will develop further with the leadership from Victoria, Viral, Mark, and Julie,” he said. “Their expertise will enable us to deliver the best of Allianz to our partner brokers and customers and deliver our strategic growth plans.”
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