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Allianz Global Corporate& Specialty (AGCS) is one of the largest marine insurer in the world, with a depth and breadth of marine capabilities that are unmatched in the industry. Allianz offers abroad portfolio of highly-customizable products and an almost unlimited appetite for complex marine accounts that demand innovative solutions.

We combine many years of technical experience, market-leading financial strength and the ability to cover the largest and most challenging projects.

Meet our experts

Ulrich Kadow
Global Head of Marine
 
+49-89-3800-12243 Email
Justus Heinrich
Global Product Leader Marine Hull, Regional Head of Marine CEE
+49-40-3617-4477 Email
Richard Soja
Global Product Leader Inland Marine, Regional Head of Marine North America
+1-212-823-8977 Email
Delphine Marchessaux
Regional Head of Marine Mediterranean & Africa
+33-1-58-85-98-49 email
Andrew Whitehouse
Global Product Leader Marine Cargo, Regional Head of Marine London & Nordics
+44-203-451-3110 Email
Michel Muganza
Regional Head of Marine Cargo Asia Pacific
+65-6297-4437 email
Daniel Sanches
Regional Head of Marine Ibero/LatAm
+55-11-3527-0298 Email
Régis Broudin
Global Head of Marine Claims
+33-1-58-85-99-46 email
Andrew Baron
Andrew Baron
Regional Head of Broker Management North America
+1-678-393-4028 email
Jamie Grimes
Jamie Grimes
Construction Product Lead North America
+1-678-823-7952 Email
Tim Grindle
Tim Grindle
National Transportation Product Leader North America
+1-913-766-5331 Email
Susan McCaffrey
Susan McCaffrey
Inland Marine & Related Property Lead North America
+1-714-368-6134 Email
Ryan O'Connor
Head of Marine Cargo North America
+1-646-472-1499 email

Cargo Insurance

Comprehensive insurance for all stages of the distribution chain, including goods in transit, storage risks, global programs and project cargo for specialist shipments.
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Inland Marine

We are a leader in inland marine insurance and related property: Our Inland Marine Insurance solutions cover over 100 classes of moving and movable property.
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Marine Hull & Liability

Hull and machinery coverage for all types of blue- and brown-water shipping, plus shipyards and building risks, as well for mega yachts, yachts and pleasure craft.
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Marine Liability

Cover for primary and excess liability, as well as specialty liability products for marine operations and people working in the marine industry.
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Project Cargo

Protecting specialist shipments of project-critical equipment for large civil, production facility and infrastructure projects around the world.
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AGCS will consider every risk on its own merit. Capacity and coverage offered to individual clients subject to hazard, Nat Cat exposure, grading, terms & conditions.
The products and services described on this page may not be available in all AGCS locations. Please contact your local office for full information on local product availability.
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What you can expect from us

Market leading capacity to handle the largest risks
Financial strength backed by
strong ratings
Network to service clients in 200+
countries and territories
Manager of 2,800+ global programs for international insurances
A tradition of excellence, 100+ years of technical expertise
Wide range of dedicated risk consulting services by our engineers
We field one of the strongest claims teams of any global insurer
92m customers globally – we insure over three quarters of the Fortune 500®
4,000+ employees in over 30 countries and 50 offices worldwide
Part of the Allianz Group, a leading financial services provider
ESG integrated into our underwriting via industry-leading rules and tools
Allianz Group is a founding member of UN Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

Marine Insurance insights

Webinar | July 5, 2022

Join our webinar: Maritime trends to watch
  • What are the latest loss trends and risk challenges for the maritime sector?
    Join us for a one-hour webinar hosted by AGCS experts, examining trends and developments in shipping losses, risk challenges and safety – and what they all mean for the insurance market, with live Q&A.
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  • (Event password: AGCSwebinar2022)
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Report

Safety and Shipping Review 2022
  • What are the latest trends and developments in shipping losses, risk challenges and safety?
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Video

Our commitment in Marine - with Rich Soja

AGCS is the largest marine insurer in the world, with a depth and breadth of marine capabilities that are unmatched in the industry. We offer abroad portfolio of highly-customizable products and an almost unlimited appetite for complex marine accounts that demand innovative solutions.
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Expert risk article

Ukraine invasion adds to pandemic challenges
The war has caused widespread disruption to global shipping, and is likely to exacerbate ongoing supply chain disruption, port congestion and crew crises caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Expert risk article

The problems with bigger ships
Large vessels continue to drive ever-higher exposures, with fires, container and carrier losses, hazardous cargo, costlier salvage operations and issues with port of refuge leading to oversized losses.
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Expert risk article

Covid, crew and congestion
While Covid-19 resulted in few direct claims for the marine insurance sector, the impact on the welfare of crews and the boom in shipping and port congestion, exacerbated by the Ukraine invasion, raises potential safety concerns.
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Expert risk article

Climate change: transition problems
The decarbonization of the industry will require big investments in green technology and alternative fuels. It is essential that the transition to low-carbon shipping does not create new risks with unintended consequences.
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More news, reports and hot topics

Webinar on July 5, 2022

Maritime trends to watch

What are the latest loss trends and risk challenges for the maritime sector? Join us for a one-hour webinar hosted by AGCS experts.

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Interview

A life on the ocean wave

As part of the International Day of the Seafarer two marine risk consultants chat about the changes they have seen since they were both captains at sea.

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Interview

Ein Leben auf der Meereswelle

Wir sprechen mit zwei Marine Risk Consultants, die früher als Kapitäne unterwegs waren, über sich verändernde Arbeitsbedingungen von Seeleuten.

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Interview with Chief Claims Officer

War in Ukraine: Potential impact

Russia’s war in Ukraine continues unabated, and the potential impact on the insurance industry is increasingly coming into question.

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Expert risk article

Covid, crew and congestion

The impact on the welfare of crews and the boom in shipping and port congestion, raises potential safety concerns for the marine insurance sector.

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Expert risk article

Climate change

When decarbonizing the industry, it is essential that the transition to low-carbon shipping does not create new risks with unintended consequences.

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Expert risk article

The problem with bigger ships

A number of recurring themes have emerged in major incidents in recent years, many of which are a consequence of the increased size of vessels.

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Expert risk article

Impact of Ukraine war on shipping industry

The war has caused widespread disruption to global shipping, and is likely to exacerbate ongoing challenges.

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Global | Press release

Safety and Shipping Review

Shipping losses fall, but Ukraine war, costly issues with large vessels, the shipping boom, and sustainability concerns muddy the waters.

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Report

Safety and Shipping Review

The annual report identifies loss trends and developments in shipping losses, risk challenges and safety.

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Video

Our commitment in Marine

AGCS is the largest marine insurer in the world, with a depth and breadth of marine capabilities that are unmatched in the industry.

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MEDA | Press release

Appointment

Tiphaine Paquin will be appointed as Regional Head of Marine Claims for AGCS for Mediterranean & Africa effective April 1, 2022.

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Magazine

Global Risk Dialogue

We’re discussing the burning issues and emerging exposures in global risk management, designed to help you navigate through eventful times.

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Global | Press release

Allianz Risk Barometer 2022

Cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies globally in 2022, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Read the full press release.

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Video

Allianz Risk Barometer 2022

Watch our video highlighting the most important global business risks for 2022 and beyond.

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Annual survey identifying business risks

Allianz Risk Barometer

Top 3 business risks in Marine and Shipping in 2022

  1. Business interruption (42%) - 2021 rank: 2 (36%)
  2. Natural catastrophes (33%) - 2021 rank: 3 (27%)
  3. Fire, explosion (25%) - NEW
find out more in our Allianz Risk Barometer 2022

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AGCS offices

With our worldwide network, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is one of the very few global insurers with an exclusive focus on the needs of global corporate and specialty clients.
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