Allianz taps Aviva director to shape group compliance strategy

Allianz Holdings has hired Aviva's group compliance and financial crime risk director to develop a strategy for the business to navigate the fast-changing regulatory environment.

Alison Rayner (pictured) has been appointed to the newly created position of chief compliance and corporate affairs officer, effective from February 2023.

In her new role, Rayner will be responsible for setting a clear strategy for the organisation in terms of compliance and conduct relating to customer, clients, reputation, assets and the interests of stakeholders, as well as corporate and regulatory affairs. She will report to Colm Holmes, CEO, Allianz Holdings.

Rayner joins Allianz from Aviva where she is currently group compliance and financial crime risk director. Prior to that, she has also worked at RSA, BGL and Direct Line Group.

Holmes said: “I’m delighted to be welcoming Alison to this new position. The appointment of a chief compliance and corporate affairs officer continues Allianz’s investment in our second line of defence and builds on the great work already undertaken and ongoing in our Compliance team. Alison has an impressive track record and strong reputation in our market and is an extremely valuable addition to our Executive Committee.”

Rayner added: “This is a very exciting time to be joining Allianz and helping to play a part in developing its compliance strategy. The team at Allianz share my passion for doing the right thing for the customer and I will be championing that approach whilst setting a strategy for the business to navigate the fast-changing regulatory environment.”

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