Allianz Australia Chief GM Sales & Distribution Jonathan Poole has announced his plan to retire from the company at the end of the year.

The announcement was made to the company’s staff this morning. Mr Poole is one of the most senior executives at Allianz, managing a large part of the company’s key insurance businesses.

Following the appointment of Niran Peiris as MD on January 1 last year, a management reshuffle saw Mr Poole take on the newly created sales and distribution role. He was formerly Chief GM Broker & Agency.

Mr Poole joined Allianz 14 years ago to develop the company’s e-business capabilities. He also managed the company’s financial institutions division before moving to Broker & Agency.

“Jonathan has made a significant contribution to the success of the Allianz business,” Mr Peiris said in a statement this morning.

“[His] professionalism, drive and deep understanding of the complexities of the insurance business is widely recognised and respected across the insurance industry.”