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Coming Out Day: Interview from Florence Lecoutre & Milo Bogaerts on DEI

Interview from Florence Lecoutre & Milo Bogaerts on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Allianz Trade.
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Soft skills as a secret weapon: building a career in surety

After eight years in surety, Peer Lafferenz, Senior Account Manager, has one standout message: be the best for your customer. Here, he speaks on the importance of strong client relationships and why he never turns down a challenge.
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Serendipity strikes: why entering the world of surety could change your life

After completing her studies in risk management, Jasna Strukar set out to join the world of finance. While making swift progress in widely varying banking roles, however, she discovered her true calling elsewhere: in the challenging, high-powered field of surety. As Head of Sales in the surety department at Allianz Trade, Jasna walks us through her career journey.
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An Italian in Paris: why working abroad may turn your world upside down (in a good way)

Michele Manghi, now Group Credit Underwriting Manager at Allianz Trade in France, shares his international career journey. Starting in a small Italian town, his curiosity led him to Argentina, California, and various roles in Italy before joining Allianz Trade in Milan. Moving to Paris, he now leads underwriting strategy across diverse regions and is pursuing an MBA. Manghi emphasizes the importance of mobility for personal and professional growth, advising others to embrace new experiences, remain adaptable, and enjoy life's opportunities while working abroad.
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Sunny days ahead: From France to the UAE, a career at Allianz Trade is a journey that keeps giving

Mehdi El Ouni, with a 20-years in France, took on a new challenge by moving to Dubai as Head of Credit Underwriting. His diverse roles across France prepared him for the multicultural and dynamic environment of the UAE. El Ouni highlights the challenges and rewards of integrating into a multicultural community and leveraging his expertise to support the young trade insurance market in the GCC. He advises those considering a career abroad to be flexible, respect diverse cultures, and gather comprehensive information about their new environment.
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Excellence has no age: forging support and growth across generations

Marco Antonelli and Marta Stimoli, despite being from different generations, both transitioned from law to a passion for HR, converging at Allianz Trade. Marco, with 35 years in HR, mentors Marta, who now works in Brussels. Their mentorship highlights mutual learning and the value of intergenerational collaboration. Marco emphasizes promoting potential over seniority, while Marta appreciates resilience and risk-taking learned from Marco. They both advocate for diversity and shared experiences, showcasing how working across age and experience can lead to personal and professional growth.
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