Allianz has announced that Claire Buck has been appointed as head of commercial lines pricing replacing Tom Saliba who left earlier this year.

Buck will now be responsible for leading the development of pricing capability for Allianz’s Commercial business. The role will also encompass looking at changing technologies and exploiting these tools to open up new data opportunities for underwriting.

Since joining Allianz in 2004 she has held a number of senior roles within the business, including underwriting facilities manager and branch manager for the small business team. Most recently she served as the account manager for Engineering, Construction & Power where she was responsible for the overall portfolio, strategic direction and delivery.

Catherine Dixon, commercial underwriting director, Allianz Insurance, commented: “I am delighted that Claire will be taking up this exciting and influential role. Commercial Pricing is an area we are heavily investing in and have ambitious plans for, therefore Claire’s deep understanding of our business and a proven track record in senior leadership roles will ensure future success.”