Torrance returns to UK role with Allianz
Former Allianz CEO comes back from the USA, as non-executive director for Allianz Holdings, after two years.
Andrew Torrance has returned to the UK to become a non-executive director of Allianz Holdings after two years in the States.
The former Allianz CEO left the firm in 2013 to become president and CEO of Fireman's Fund - an Allianz-owned company in the USA.
Jon Dye, CEO of Allianz Insurance, commented: "Andrew and I worked together for 10 years at Allianz and I have seen first-hand the value that he brings to the business. We have ambitious growth plans and I can think of no better person than
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