Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Appoints David Warfel Head of Aviation, North America

Journal of Transportation

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Journal of Transportation -- Allianz Group's specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty® (AGCS) announced that David Warfel has been named Head of Aviation, North America, effective October 1. Based in New York, Warfel was previously Head of Major Risks for Aviation at Allianz for more than five years. He takes over responsibility from Mike Hansen, who was promoted to Global Head of Aviation earlier this year.

In his new role, Warfel is charged with leading the Aviation business in the region, developing and executing on the regional strategy as well as supporting the global 'One Aviation' approach. He will report directly to John Barnwell, Regional Head of Specialty Lines, North America, with a matrix reporting line to Mike Hansen.

"Ensuring we are the industry leader in all things from customer service to product excellence has always been our number one priority," said Mike Hansen. "Dave's experience and long-standing relationships in the market only solidify our commitment to this cause."

Warfel has nearly two decades of aviation insurance experience with a background in General Aviation, Product Liability and Airline underwriting. He has been with AGCS since 2008; prior to his previous role as Head of Major Risks, he was an Aviation Practice Leader for the Midwest. Before joining AGCS, Warfel held various underwriting and management positions at AIG and USAIG.

Warfel is a graduate of the Institute of Aviation at the University of Illinois and is a licensed commercial pilot.

"For almost ten years, Dave has been an integral part of the growth in our Aviation business," added John Barnwell. "His commitment to our clients and brokers, as well as his ability to create customer solutions will keep us ahead of the industry standard." About Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is the Allianz Group's dedicated carrier for corporate and specialty insurance business. AGCS provides insurance and risk consultancy across the whole spectrum of specialty, alternative risk transfer and corporate business: Marine, Aviation (incl. Space), Energy, Engineering, Entertainment, Financial Lines (incl. D&O), Liability, Mid-Corporate and Property insurance (incl. International Insurance Programs).

Worldwide, AGCS operates in 32 countries with own units and in over 210 countries and territories through the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2016, it employed around 5,000 people and provided insurance solutions to more than three quarters of the 'Fortune Global 500' companies, writing a total of €7.6 billion gross premium worldwide.

AGCS SE is rated AA by Standard & Poor's and A+ by A.M. Best.

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