Allianz Trade, the world leader in trade credit insurance, announces Matt Williams has today taken up his role as CEO for Allianz Trade in the UK & Ireland. He succeeds Sarah Murrow who has transitioned to CEO of Allianz Trade in the Americas Region. The role is subject to regulatory approval.
Matt brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having held a diverse portfolio of international roles since joining Allianz Trade in 2004. Matt began as a Credit Analyst, before being promoted to Regional Risk Manager for the UK & Ireland in 2009. Six years later, he became Head of Risk Underwriting for Allianz Trade in Northern Europe (NEUR) region, from 2015 to 2020. In 2020, Matt became Risk Director for Benelux, based in Belgium, then moved to Paris in 2021 to assume the position of Credit Director for Allianz Trade for Multinationals. In 2024, Matt relocated back to London, UK, to join the NEUR Regional Management Team as Regional Credit Director, his role prior to UK & Ireland CEO.
Matt Williams said: “It’s an honour to lead Allianz Trade in the UK & Ireland. It feels like a full circle moment to become CEO where I began my career with Allianz Trade over 20 years ago. The UK & Ireland business has been through a significant transformation during that time, growing with the needs of our customers and brokers. In the last few years alone, we’ve launched comprehensive fraud insurance to meet today’s ever-present threat, an e-commerce product to enhance B2B checkouts online and our information product, Grade Check. We even enhanced our traditional trade credit insurance product last year to broaden the coverage we offer and strengthen the market-leading experience our customers and brokers have when working with us.
“I look forward to building out our multi-liner proposition, while retaining our laser-focus on our customers and providing a constant support to our brokers and partners, to continue giving confidence in tomorrow.”
Marine Bochot, Head of NEUR Region, said: “Matt’s technical ability and knowledge combined with his exemplary leadership skills and track record of success make him an ideal fit to lead the UK & Ireland team into its next chapter. I’d like to thank Sarah for her outstanding contribution, she built a legacy during her tenure, and I wish her every success in her new role as Head of the Americas Region. I look forward to seeing how the UK & Ireland business will continue to progress under Matt’s leadership.”