7 April 2025
Allianz Partners appoints Ludovic Gros as new Global Medical Director
Allianz Partners, a world leader in insurance and assistance services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ludovic Gros as its new Global Medical Director. In his new role, Ludovic will steer the company’s medical community, oversee medical operations strategy, and act as a strategic advisor on critical medical cases worldwide.
Ludovic joins Allianz Partners from IMA Group (Inter Mutuelles Assistance), a leading French assistance company, where he served as Medical Director since 2022. With a strong background in emergency, catastrophe and aviation medicine as a former emergency physician and Chief Flight Surgeon in the French Armed Forces, Ludovic brings over 20 years of experience across diverse organizations such as the military, international organizations, and assistance companies. Following a distinguished career as a military doctor and commanding officer, Ludovic held several significant roles, including French Director of the Aeromedical Evacuation Control Center for the European Air Transport Command in Eindhoven, Netherlands and technical director and French representative for NATO as part of the Aeromedical Working Group.
Ludovic holds medical degrees from the University of Bordeaux, Sorbonne Paris Nord University and Paris-East Créteil University. He also holds a master's degree in Public Administration, Health Administration and Medical Management.
Tomas Kunzmann, CEO of Allianz Partners, commented:
“It is with great pleasure that I welcome Ludovic Gros to Allianz Partners as our new Global Medical Director. His strong experience in managing complex medical operations coupled with his leadership in international organizations, make him an exceptional addition to our team. I am confident that Ludovic will play a pivotal role in further strengthening our global medical services and driving innovation in medical assistance for our customers worldwide, providing them with peace of mind.”
Ludovic Gros succeeds Francois Xavier Duchateau as Global Medical Director, who left Allianz Partners in late 2024.
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About Allianz Partners
Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Our products are embedded seamlessly into our partners’ businesses or sold directly to customers and are available through several commercial brands including Allianz Assistance, Allianz Travel and Allianz Care. Present in over 70 countries, our 22,600 employees speak over 70 languages, handle over 72.9 million cases each year and go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.
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