From January 1, 2024, Michael Furtschegger, currently Global Head of Entertainment, will head Allianz Commercial’s Germany & Switzerland region as its new Regional Managing Director. Current Managing Director Hans-Jörg Mauthe, who has held various senior leadership positions in his 30+ year career with Allianz Group, will retire at that time.

Michael Furtschegger (46) has been Allianz’s Global Head of Entertainment since October 2020. Previously he was responsible for the Entertainment portfolio of Allianz outside North America as Head of Entertainment International. Michael has been with Allianz since 2009, and his roles have included Executive Assistant to Axel Theis, former CEO of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), and Head of Global Strategy & Development for AGCS’s Chief Underwriting Office Specialty.