Allianz Partners has announced two new senior appointments for its health line of business: Mariana Ishchuk as the new global head of product management and innovation (PM&I), health and Eric Buros as the global head of finance, health.
Ishchuk (pictured left), a senior insurance professional, with more than 15 years of experience in the life and health insurance sector, has held several senior roles since joining Allianz Group more than seven years ago.
Most recently, Ishchuk acted as head of strategy and network management for Allianz Global Benefits (now part of Allianz Partners), where she was responsible for strategic steering and management of the relationship with network insurers.
In her new role Ishchuk will play an instrumental role in accelerating and implementing Allianz Partners’ strategic projects.
Buros (pictured right) has been with Allianz Group for more than 12 years where he has held several leadership positions.
His experience at Allianz Partners includes leading the global planning and controlling team and the CEO office.
Prior to joining Allianz Partners, Buros was a member of the Allianz Group mergers and acquisitions team.
He brings a wealth of financial experience to his new role and will be critical in supporting the execution of the health strategy.
Ida Luka-Lognoné, chief officer, health at Allianz Partners, said: “We are delighted to announce these two senior appointments during a time of growth for our business.
“With the integration of Allianz Global Benefits, our offering has expanded significantly.
“We can provide a much broader scope of employee benefit solutions alongside our traditional health insurance, reinsurance, administration, and health services.
“And we’ll be able to knit together global and local solutions through a much wider network of partners, meeting the growing demand for simplified, locally compliant solutions.
“Supporting the growth and demand of digital access to care, we can offer a broad range of health services on a global scale.
“Mariana brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, and we are confident she will help us accelerate our strategic projects, drive our long-term vision, and steer its implementation.
“Eric’s strong background in financial planning and controlling will be key in executing our strategy in the months and years ahead.”