Allianz UK has appointed Glyn Hughes (pictured) as managing director of Allianz Personal Broker. The move is subject to regulatory approval and Hughes is scheduled to start his new position in February. He joins from his current role of director of personal lines underwriting and pricing at Ageas.

Serge Raffard, managing director of Allianz’s personal lines business, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Glyn Hughes as the new managing director of Allianz Personal Broker. With a wealth of experience and excellent team leadership skills, Glyn is well placed to grow our broker business profitably.

“His commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with Allianz's values and will help ensure that we deliver the levels of service and solutions that brokers and their customers expect.

“Brokers are at the heart of our strategy and Glyn’s market relationships and understanding of the personal lines broker market will help us increase our market presence.”

Hughes added: “I am hugely impressed by the company and their ambitious growth plans and looking forward to leading the personal broker business.”

Hughes takes up the post from Nicola George who is due to leave Allianz in the autumn after starting the role just prior to last year’s rebrand from LV Broker to Allianz Personal Broker.