Allianz appoints new Regional Underwriting Manager for Engineering Construction & Power

Authored by Allianz

Allianz Commercial is strengthening the underwriting capacity of its construction business in London. Engineering Construction & Power (EC&P) has appointed Arshad Rashid as regional underwriting manager for London.

In this role, Arshad will drive growth and lead the technical underwriting activity for EC&P in London, as well as monitoring the performance of regional accounts and lines of business. He will also be responsible for training, with a particular focus on growing expertise in construction and fostering new talent within the business.

Arshad has worked for Allianz since 2003 when he joined the graduate scheme. Since then, he has worked in various underwriting roles in commercial lines, most recently as a Property and Casualty Underwriting Manager in Maidstone responsible for the successful delivery of local plans and developing underwriting expertise, as well as building and growing broker relationships.

Tom Leonard, Allianz Commercial regional manager for London, commented: “I’m really looking forward to working with Arshad in this new role. Growing our EC&P business is an exciting focus for us, and Arshad brings with him not only technical knowledge but also a great deal of experience growing and nurturing talent. This internal promotion is a great example of how we invest in our people, and I have no doubt he’ll be a great asset to the EC&P business and the region in general. We have big plans for 2023 and Arshad will be one of the people leading the charge.”