Jayesh Patel since January 2016 has assumed the role of Head of International Risk Management Programs. In his new position he is responsible for the Captive, Pooling and Consolidated Underwriting programs of Allianz Global Benefits while also leading the global tender and implementation team and reports to François Jacquemin, Head of Products & Solutions.

Jayesh Patel has been with the Allianz Group in various roles before joining Allianz Global Benefits in 2009 in the account management team and becoming responsible for key U.K. headquartered multinational clients of Allianz Global Benefits and the operational management of the London hub. In his new role, he will continue to be based in London.

Jayesh is a qualified Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds an honors degree in Economics from the University of Surrey, U.K.