Allianz International Company & Specialty (AGCS) has employed William Fawcett to be its new regional head of authorized for North America.
In taking up the position, Fawcett will likely be primarily based in Chicago and can report on to Quirin Emmerich, world head of authorized. He’ll succeed Julie Garrison, who left the corporate in September.
In a press release, Emmerich stated: “We’re delighted to welcome William to the AGCS Authorized staff. His skilled and management expertise coupled with deep insights on company transactions and insurance coverage operations are nice property for working our largest area. He may even be instrumental within the strategic evolution of the worldwide Authorized operate as a part of the New AGCS technique.”
Fawcett joins AGCS from Haverford Holdings in Bermuda the place he was normal counsel for the previous six years. From 2012 to 2016, he co-founded and led St. Bernard Guarantee Restricted in Gibraltar, Europe’s first completely on-line private auto insurer. Previous to that, Fawcett held positions as normal counsel at Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings in Luxembourg and AXA in New York, and senior management positions in Claims at Endurance Specialty Holdings in Bermuda and Swiss Re in Zurich.
AGCS has made various hires in latest weeks, having added three US staff members in January. It additionally made various senior management modifications inside its European staff in November.
