Allianz Commercial -the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks- announced today that Jérôme Notton has been named Head of Underwriting Aviation for the Mediterranean & Africa Region, effective May 1, 2024.

In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the aviation underwriting business in France, Italy, Benelux, Africa & Middle East, continuing to drive this key business forward.

Jérôme Notton takes over this role from Jean-Pascal Mouchette who had decided to step down from his role and leave Allianz. He is based in Paris and reports directly to Tom Fadden, Global Head of Aviation at Allianz Commercial, with a matrix report to Patrick Thiels, Regional Managing Director France & South Africa at Allianz Commercial.

Prior to this role, Jérôme Notton (42) was Global Aerospace Underwriting Product Leader at Allianz Commercial since 2021. He originally joined Allianz Group in 2020 as a Senior Aviation Underwriter at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). Before joining Allianz, Jérôme Notton held various leadership and senior positions at AXA XL in 10 years including Reinsurance, Key Account and Aviation underwriting roles.

He holds a master’s degree in management sciences -with a major in finance- and a master’s degree in financial engineering.

For further information please contact:

Paris: Florence Claret
Tel. +6 72 98 10 47
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Johannesburg: Lesiba Sethoga
Tel. +27 112 147 948
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Rotterdam: Olivia Smith
Tel: +27 11 214 7928
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About Allianz Commercial
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 Hollywood film productions. Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand, 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 through our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2023, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated more than €18 billion gross premium globally.

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