Meet Our Team | Allianz Trade US

Our Team is an Extenstion of Your Team

We embody teamwork by offering a breadth of services that gives our partners the confidence to create opportunities and make informed decisions. You can count on us to provide personalized service and market wisdom. We’re your trusted partner, ready to provide you with access to a large network of expertise, a broader range of solutions, and more ways to stay one step ahead and in control.

Jasmine Smith-Westry

VP, Regional Head of Claims and Collections - Americas

"Claims and Collections attributes to the customer's success by offering direction in line with the policy, properly evaluating claims, providing opportunities to collect on past due balances, and keeping them up to date with bankruptcy proceedings."

Aaron Lindstrom

Regional Head of E-Commerce

“We have our customer’s happiness and satisfaction top of mind. Feedback is crucial for us to be a successful organization. We are never going to stop improving.”

Kristin Tirocchi

Chief of Staff, Commercial

"I'm continually elevating the voice of the customer to ensure their needs are taken into consideration as we build new processes, services, and products. The customer has a 'seat' at the table in these conversations."

Josh Greaver

US Head of Commercial Underwriting

"We work with customers to understand their trade practices and to tailor a policy that fits their needs. We truly aim to support customers and find solutions wherever possible."

Briana Talbott

Senior Risk Management Consultant

"We give our customers the tools to safely thrive and help them navigate their businesses in the unsteady economic environment. Their success is our success. We value our partnerships and we don't take the responsibilities lightly."

Janelle Foy

Senior Credit Risk Consultant

"As an organization, we take the customer experience very seriously. Our goal is to provide the highest level of service possible. This goal is the focus at every level of our organization."

Mike Wilson

Head of Credit Assessment & SRU

"We continuously monitor our customer's existing risk portfolio, allowing us to catch any negative trends early on and avoid a loss for our customers. Any time we can help a customer make a better-informed decision is a win for both of us."

Carlos Garcia

Sales Vice President

"Everyone involved with the customer relationship is extremely passionate about what we do. You are getting a 1-1 interaction with an individual who is also invested in the success of your business."

Dave Newstead

Head of Sales Operations

"The best part is seeing the impact that we make on businesses and helping them be more successful."

Ryan Wimberly

SVP, Regional Head of Direct Sales, Bank, and Energy Distribution

"We can't over-emphasize the importance of our initial, positive connection with the customer. Our biggest impact is solving complex problems with creative solutions."

Drew Tapino

Head of Customer Service

"The biggest impact we make is always providing personal service to customers. We're able to be consultants and explain to them everything they need to know about the product."

Steve Georgetti

VPII, Director of Risk Underwriting

"All the innovation we have done is with the customer in mind. The customer has an expert to talk that provides the best, quickest answers so they can easily understand the details."

Lee Fahrenz

Sales Vice President

"My favorite part about being in a customer-facing role is turning a prospect into a customer and then that customer becomes a new friend. We care about you both as a person and a business."

Leo Freeman

Sales Vice President

"Risk Management Consultants are not just introducing the policy, we also know the details and ask the right questions specific to the industry or company. It's important to be quick to respond and quick to react."

Eric Rutig

Sales Vice President

"My favorite part about being in a customer-facing role is learning about a variety of industries and meeting the people behind the business. I enjoy being out of the office and building these relationships with our customers."

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