Allianz UK has announced changes to its leadership team for commercial lines. Adam Lloyd joins as chief underwriting officer with responsibility for mid corp, fleet and digital/SME. Claire Buck (pictured) takes up the newly created position of chief technical officer. Both appointments are effective from 14th April. Both will report to Phuong Ly, the newly appointed managing director for Allianz Commercial in the UK, who starts on 1st April.

Nick Hobbs, managing director (interim) of Allianz Commercial, UK, said: “Underwriting risk and technical excellence is at the heart of everything we do so these are important roles for our commercial business. I’m confident that both Adam and Claire will excel in their new roles.

“With both having experience of Allianz and more importantly, extensive expertise in their areas, I am convinced that they will contribute to the company's continued success and innovation in the insurance sector, we look forward to them starting their new roles here at Allianz UK soon under Phuong’s leadership.”