Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty appoints new regional leader for South America

Smithson joins AGCS Brazil from Zurich Brazil, where she was Head of Commercial Insurance, Corporate Life and Pensions, as well as CEO of Zurich Reinsurance Brazil. In her more than 10 years with Zurich in both the United Kingdom and Brazil, she held increasingly senior underwriting roles, including Head of Commercial Lines and Chief Underwriting Officer. In addition to her time with Zurich, she also spent five years in London with global broker Willis Towers Watson. A legal graduate and qualified lawyer, specializing in contract law, Smithson also spent a number of years practicing and teaching law in Brazil, before moving to the insurance industry. She also holds two MBA degrees in International Business and Strategic Management.

Chief Regions and Markets Officer Sinéad Browne says “I am delighted to have Glaucia joining AGCS to lead our team in South America, one of our key growth markets. She brings with her more than 20 years experience in our industry, both locally in Brazil and in the international environment, and has the strategic perspective and growth-focused approach that will help us to build on the success we have had in Brazil and the wider South American region to date. I would also like to thank Angelo for his strong leadership track record in the past few years. He was the key figure in launching and expanding our business in South America and has built a strong team on ground.”