Allianz Fire and Marine Insurance Japan (Allianz Commercial Japan) has announced a recent management change. Mr Brian Jinzenji has been appointed representative director and president, and Mr Yuichiro Funabashi has been appointed representative director and executive vice president.
In his new role, Mr Jinzenji will lead the business in its next phase of profitable growth amidst exciting developments in the Japan Commercial insurance market. He will work closely with the Allianz Commercial team on driving business development as well as aligning local activities with global strategic priorities, ensuring that the Allianz Commercial value proposition is delivered to clients and partners in Japan.
Mr Jinzenji possesses over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He was most recently the representative for Japan and CEO for the Japan Branch of Munich Re.
Prior to that, Mr Jinzenji also held leadership roles at prominent commercial insurers including AXA Assistance Japan and AIU Insurance Company.
Mr Jinzenji succeeds Mr Ken Motoda, who has retired.
Mr Funabashi is concurrently director and division manager of the Underwriting Division, as well as general manager of the Financial Lines Department at Allianz Commercial Japan. He will work closely with Mr Jinzenji on driving the strategic growth plans for the Allianz Commercial business in Japan.
Mr Funabashi has been with Allianz Fire and Marine Insurance Japan for seven years.