Press release | London | October 2, 2025
Allianz Commercial promotes James Raven to lead Large Corp liability business for the UK
Allianz Commercial today announced the promotion of James Raven as the new Regional Head of Liability for the UK, effective immediately.
In this role, James will lead the Allianz Commercial Large corporate liability business across the UK, with responsibility for the profitability and strategic direction of the portfolio. He assumes the role from Luke Baker who was appointed as Allianz Commercial’s Director UK Global and AGCS SE Branch Manager earlier this year. James will report to Luke and continue to be based in Allianz’s London office.
James joined Allianz Commercial in 2022, having previously worked at different insurers across the market, in roles of increasing seniority across his 25 year career in insurance. He brings his depth of knowledge and expertise of large corporate casualty business across many different industries to the new role.
Luke Baker, Director UK Global and AGCS SE Branch Manager, said: "I am delighted to announce James in his new role. Throughout his time in the Liability team and wider business, he has continually shown how we, Allianz, can truly offer bespoke solutions. His deep understanding of the liability market and proven track record in underwriting excellence made him the perfect fit to lead our UK Liability team. Under his leadership, I am confident that our Liability business will continue to thrive and deliver outstanding results for our clients and brokers."
James Raven commented: "I am thrilled to take on this new challenge within Allianz and lead the UK Liability team. I look forward to seeing how we as a team can continue delivering innovative and tailored liability solutions to our clients."
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About Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry, as well as family-owned and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or film productions.
Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand Allianz, as ranked by Interbrand, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.
The trade name Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2025, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated around €17,3 billion in gross premium globally.
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