Allianz Partners strengthens its Health line of business with four senior appointments

Marco Fattori has been appointed as Global Lead – Corporate Employee Benefits, where he will drive the global strategy for Employee Benefits. In this role, Marco will oversee account management and sales activities across key regions and ensure the consistent delivery of best-in-class service to global clients and broker partners.  Marco reports to Giovanni di Meo, Head of Commercial, Health and Benefits.  

Marco began his career at Allianz SE in Group HR before joining Allianz Global Benefits in 2014. He has held multiple leadership roles, including Head of Account Management and Sales Director in Europe, and most recently Head of Employee Benefits Tender Management. 

Gordon Delaney joins as Global Lead – Corporate IPMI. In this role, he will lead the Corporate IPMI segment, with responsibility for driving growth, strengthening commercial performance and overseeing global pipeline development.  Gordon will work closely with sales, key account management and underwriting teams to deliver a competitive and differentiated market offering.  Gordon also reports to Giovanni di Meo, Head of Commercial, Health and Benefits.

Gordon joins Allianz Partners from Cigna Healthcare, where he was Sales Director for the International Organisations division where he led broker engagement and growth initiatives across Europe. He brings over 20 years’ experience in the international health insurance sector, with a strong track record of driving growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has held senior leadership roles at Cigna Healthcare, AXA Global Healthcare and Allianz Partners.

Cyril Samson has been appointed Employee Benefits Segment Sales Lead for Europe. In this role, Cyril will oversee the delivery of products and services for multinational clients, ensuring alignment between sales resources and strategic priorities. He will also manage key strategic accounts, with a focus on retention and growth, and lead broker management activities across Europe.  Cyril reports to Liam Hughes, Regional Head of Sales and Distribution Europe, Health and Benefits.

Cyril has an extensive experience within Allianz Global Benefits, where he most recently led the sales and account management teams supporting multinational clients across risk and personal solutions. Prior to joining Allianz in 2004, Cyril was Head of International Employee Benefits at Gerling Pensions management. 

Paul Hogan has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager, leading Employee Benefits Segment Sales for the UK. In this role, Paul will execute the Employee Benefits sales strategy in the UK, strengthen relationships with global clients and key broker partners, and drive new business opportunities.  Paul also reports to Liam Hughes, Regional Head of Sales and Distribution Europe, Health and Benefits.

Paul joined Allianz in 2017 from Mapfre, where he was Regional Commercial Manager for the MENA region. Since joining Allianz, Paul has held senior roles within the Middle East International Health account management team, building strategic broker partnerships and supporting sustainable portfolio growth. He brings with him almost 20 years of experience across international health, reinsurance and commercial insurance.