Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS) have announced a new liability underwriting manager for the Southern Region of its business in the Pacific.

Jim Christou has been appointed to the role, effective 4 July.

Christou joins the international firm with nearly 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry, having held senior positions across a number of multinational insurers.

Reporting to Mark Sbaglia, regional manager – liability, Christou will be based in the Melbourne office of AGCS.

Sbaglia said that Christou’s experience and connections in the industry will be a great boon for the business.

“I’m very pleased Jim will be joining our team. His experience and market connections will be a strong addition to our proposition,” Sbaglia said.

The news follows the arrival of a new CEO for the Pacific arm of the AGCS business as Holger Schaefer has moved on from the role.

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