AGCS Africa appoints liability team leader

Storm Canham.

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Africa has appointed Storm Canham as Team Leader for Liability effective from 1 February 2017. As a Team Leader, she will lead and manage the Liability business to ensure sustained growth and development of the portfolio across the continent.

Before joining AGCS Africa, Storm gained significant experience within the insurance industry in South Africa from both local and multinational companies, which will stand her in good stead in this role.

“We are confident that Storm’s expertise, experience and track record will strengthen our existing broker and client partnerships. Her strong network in the market will enable her to bring new business and fresh perspectives to enhance our approach to meeting the ever changing needs of our clients. As AGCS Africa, we are committed to acquiring such valuable young talent to get closer to our vision of being the leading corporate and specialist insurer in Africa through underwriting and managing complex corporate and industrial risks,” said AGCS Africa CEO Delphine Maïdou.

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, AGCS Africa is Allianz Group's dedicated carrier for corporate and specialty insurance business in Africa. It provides insurance and risk consultancy across the whole spectrum of specialty, alternative risk transfer and corporate business: Marine, Energy, Engineering, Financial Lines (including D&O), Liability, Mid-Corporate and Property insurance (including International Insurance Programs).