Allianz Commercial Names Nina Arquint as New President for EMEA Region
By Lauren Towner · 15 September 2026
In brief: Allianz Commercial has appointed Nina Arquint as President, Commercial, EMEA, effective April 2027. She will lead Large and Mid Corporate business growth across the region, reporting to CEO Thomas Lillelund.
| New Role | President, Commercial, EMEA |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | April 1, 2027 |
| Reporting To | Thomas Lillelund, CEO |
| Previous Experience | CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions UK & Ireland |

Allianz Commercial today announced that Nina Arquint will become the new President, Commercial, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) of Allianz Commercial and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (‘AGCS’), with effect from April 1 2027, subject to regulatory approval. She will join the AGCS Board of Management and will report to Thomas Lillelund, Chief Executive Officer at Allianz Commercial. Nina will be responsible for Allianz Commercial’s Large Corporate (LargeCorp) and Mid Corporate (MidCorp) business across EMEA and will work closely with its Regional Managing Directors to further drive growth and deliver value to clients, brokers and agents.
Thomas Lillelund, CEO Allianz Commercial, comments: "Our clear ambition is to be the most trusted commercial insurer in the market and Nina’s appointment is a critical step to reach that goal. She is a seasoned insurance executive who combines wide leadership and market experience across the EMEA region with a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth and business transformation. This experience will be invaluable as we further develop in EMEA, targeting the best possible service for clients, brokers and agents across these core markets. We are very happy to welcome her to our leadership team, and I am looking forward to working with her in the future."
Before joining Allianz, Nina has been CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions UK & Ireland since June 2025. Prior to that, she served as CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) from early 2023. Prior to that, from 2019, she served as Chief Risk Officer for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Before joining Swiss Re in 2015, she held various positions at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), most recently serving on its Executive Board. Nina Arquint studied at the Faculty of Law at the University of Bern, where she earned her doctorate.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new President of Allianz Commercial for EMEA?
Nina Arquint has been named the new President, Commercial, for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Allianz Commercial. She will also join the Board of Management of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) when she officially takes up the role on April 1, 2027.
When will Nina Arquint start her new role at Allianz?
Nina Arquint is scheduled to begin her tenure as President, Commercial, EMEA on April 1, 2027. This appointment is currently subject to the necessary regulatory approvals.
What business segments will Nina Arquint manage at Allianz?
Arquint will be responsible for Allianz Commercial’s Large Corporate (LargeCorp) and Mid Corporate (MidCorp) business segments across the EMEA region. She will work with Regional Managing Directors to drive growth and deliver value to clients and brokers.
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