Allianz Trade, a global provider of trade credit insurance with an AA credit rating, has announced the appointment of Matt Williams (pictured) as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for its operations in the UK and Ireland, succeeding Sarah Murrow, effective July 1, 2025. Williams currently serves as the regional credit director for Allianz Trade in Northern Europe.
According to a news release, the announcement comes as Murrow, who has been with Allianz Trade for over two decades, transitions to a new position as CEO of Allianz Trade in the Americas, also starting July 1, 2025. Both appointments are subject to the usual regulatory approval processes.
Headquartered in Paris, Allianz Trade operates in over 40 countries, specialising in areas such as surety, collections, structured trade credit, and political risk.
The company stated that Williams brings significant experience to his new role, having been with Allianz Trade since 2004. He has held a range of international positions within the company, including credit analyst, regional risk manager for the UK and Ireland, and head of risk underwriting for Northern Europe. From 2020, Williams expanded his expertise in senior roles across various regions, including as risk director for Benelux and credit director for Multinationals. In 2024, he returned to London to join the Northern Europe regional management team.
Murrow joined Allianz Trade in North America in 2004 and has held several key positions, such as regional head of broker management and global head of commercial underwriting and product development. She was appointed CEO of Allianz Trade in the UK and Ireland in 2021, following a career marked by significant leadership roles across Allianz Trade’s global operations.
In 2024, Allianz Trade reported a consolidated turnover of €3.8 billion, with insured global business transactions totalling €1,400 billion in exposure.
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