Allianz Australia has appointed Paula Dwyer to its board.

Ms Dwyer is Tabcorp Chairman and a former director of Suncorp and RACV.

She is also a former member of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s external advisory board.

Ms Dwyer, a chartered accountant, brings industry knowledge and expertise in governance, risk and compliance.

“We conducted an extensive search for someone who would further strengthen our board’s breadth of talent and background,” Chairman John Curtis said.