Allianz (AGCS) Selects Mark Whayling Entertainment Global As Product Lead
Allianz (AGCS) Selects Mark Whayling Entertainment Global As Product Lead
Mark Whayling has been named the new Entertainment Global Product Lead for the Live sector by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), starting immediately.
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Whayling joined Allianz in 2017 and most recently served as Senior Underwriter, Live Entertainment, for the AGCS London & Nordics region.
Whayling’s new position will include global responsibility for this portfolio as Chief Underwriter for AGCS’ Live Events, Sports, and Contingency.
The firm states that he will lead the technical underwriting, and be responsible for the global Live Entertainment products that help protect organizers, promotors, performers, equipment, and audience members alike from the many risks that may occur amid large and complex live event productions.
Allianz (AGCS) Selects Mark Whayling Entertainment Global As Product Lead
Before joining AGCS, Whayling worked as an Entertainment Underwriter at ProSight Syndicate 1100 from 2014 onwards.
He will report to Michael Furtschegger, Global Head of Entertainment at AGCS, and will remain based in the London office.
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Furtschegger commented on the appointment, stating, “I’m delighted Mark is assuming this role leading Live Entertainment for AGCS globally.
“His experience and knowledge of live events and sports insurance will ensure we continue to be best placed to help our clients worldwide with their Live entertainment coverage needs. I very much look forward to continuing working together in his new capacity.”
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