Raymond Wassenaar to lead Distribution function Allianz Commercial in Benelux & Nordics

Press release | October 25, 2024
  • Raymond Wassenaar appointed Regional Head of Distribution Benelux & Nordics, leading Allianz Commercial’s Distribution function across this region as of November 1.
  • Appointment marks the completion of the new regional operation model with an integrated approach for its Commercial business across Benelux & Nordics, serving mid-sized companies, large corporates and specialty risks with one go-to-market approach
Raymond Wassenaar

Allianz Commercial has appointed Raymond Wassenaar as Regional Head of Distribution for its ‘Benelux and Nordics’ region. He will join Allianz Commercial from his current role at Allianz Benelux on November 1. Wassenaar will lead Allianz Commercial’s distribution function for Property and Casualty insurance solutions for mid-sized companies, large corporations, and specialty clients in the market. In this new role he will further drive the consistency of the Allianz Commercial strategy in delivery towards partners and clients across the region and its customer segments. The Benelux & Nordics region services customers across Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.

Wassenaar, a Dutch national and holder of an MSc in Business Administration, joins Allianz Commercial from Allianz Benelux, where he was leading the transversal P&C Business Transformation since 2022. Previously he was Country Manager at Allianz SE in the Business Division Western & Southern Europe, responsible for Türkiye, Greece and Benelux in successive stages from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he spent eight years with Allianz Benelux in a variety of senior roles in corporate & business development and transformation.

In his new role as Regional Head of Distribution Benelux & Nordics, Raymond Wassenaar will report to Elke Vagenende, Commercial Managing Director Benelux & Nordics.

Elke Vagenende, Commercial Managing Director Benelux & Nordics Allianz Commercial comments“I am delighted to have Raymond join Allianz Commercial – he has played a pivotal role in setting up the region and driving the collaboration under the new Allianz Commercial banner. He comes with extensive experience of operating in a multi-market business environment and has a proven track record of delivery in transformation and leadership roles. With his appointment, this also marks a significant milestone – the completion of our new regional setup.”

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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