Allianz Commercial to Launch Hub for Latin America in Miami in 2026

Allianz Commercial announces the upcoming launch of its Miami Latin America Hub, set to open in February 2026. The office will support business development across Latin America, leveraging Miami´s position as a leading center and talent pool for the Latin American and Caribbean (re)insurance sector. It will centralize resources and expertise to better engage with brokers, clients, and other partners throughout the region, as well as creating an additional presence in the Americas.

The new office will build on Allianz Commercial´s existing business in core markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia, while expanding facultative reinsurance across Property, Construction & Natural Resources, Financial Lines (incl. Cyber), Marine and Multinational Services into other Latin American markets, including Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama.

David Colmenares, Commercial Managing Director for Latin America at Allianz Commercial, says: “The Miami hub represents a strategic investment in our Latin American operations. This office will strengthen our regional capabilities and enable us to deliver enhanced service and technical expertise to our brokers and clients in the region.”

Shanil Williams, President, Commercial, Americas at Allianz Commercial, adds: “Miami is one of the largest and most mature global commercial insurance and reinsurance hubs, which we are excited to have a new presence in. Opening this hub reflects our strategy to drive diversified growth in Latin America, enhance technical excellence and further integrate the broader Americas region. Miami will be complementary to our local country operations, supporting their own growth and accessing new customers in other markets.”