Allianz Retail names Cook as new sales and marketing boss

Provider confirms Cook will drive "next phase of growth"

Allianz Retail has unveiled Simon Cook as its head of sales and marketing, broker and corporate partner.

Cook - who joins from Allianz Global - has been charged with playing a "key role" in the insurer's "next phase of growth" within its corporate partner business.

He will also lead the marketing team that supports Allianz's retail broker, corporate partner and legal protection divisions.

Simon Brimicombe, director of broker and corporate partner, said: "His proven track record in driving