Allianz UK announces executive leadership changes

Allianz UK today announces the following executive leadership changes:

• Ulf Lange has been appointed as Managing Director of Personal Lines*. Ulf, who has held the role of Chief Financial Officer since 2023, will take up the position on 1 December.

• Michael Ruf has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer*. Michael, who joins from Allianz SE in Munich, has an extensive career in finance roles spanning more than a decade. Michael will join Allianz UK on 1 December.

• Serge Raffard, current Managing Director of Personal Lines, is taking on a new role for Allianz, as General Manager, leading the team responsible for achieving Allianz’s growth ambitions in India.**

• Suzanne Scott, formerly Chief People and Corporate Responsibility Officer for Axa UK and Ireland, has been appointed as Chief People & Culture Officer for Allianz UK. Julie Harrison, who has held the role since 2020, has decided now is the right time to move onto her next venture outside of Allianz.

• David Kelly has been appointed as Chief Audit Officer* and will join Allianz UK in the new year. David joins from Brit Insurance and takes over from Matt Cox, who was appointed as Chief Claims Officer in January.

Colm Holmes, Allianz UK CEO, said:

“I’m delighted to announce these senior appointments. These are positive moves for the individuals involved as well as for Allianz UK. They act as a reminder of the strength of talent we can attract and of the global development opportunities that we can access as part of Allianz Group.

“Ulf’s experience as our Chief Financial Officer since 2023 means he has a deep knowledge and understanding of our business, the UK market and good relationships with our distribution partners. With his strength as a leader, he’s well placed to lead our personal lines business through its exciting next phase of development, as well as maintaining profitability for sustainable growth.

“I’d like to thank Serge and Julie for the work they have done to set up Allianz UK for future success. I wish Serge luck in his new role in India, and I send Julie a huge thank you for everything she’s done since she joined us five years ago. Both leave Allianz UK with my best wishes and heartfelt thanks.

“Lastly, I’d like to welcome Michael, Suzanne, and David, to Allianz UK. I’m excited by this next chapter and feel confident we have a strong leadership team with a clear strategy for what we want to achieve together as we get fit for the future. “