Allianz Ireland names new chief

German insurer Allianz SE has appointed Phillip Gronemeyer as chief executive of its Irish unit, succeeding Sean McGrath, who is retiring, The Irish Times reported. Mr. Gronemeyer joins from Allianz Russia, where he served as chief executive since February 2019, leading its property and casualty, life, and health operations. Allianz last year agreed to sell a majority stake in its Russian operations to cut its footprint in the country after the Ukraine war.