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How a layover sparked a winning innovation

Innovation can take off anywhere – including at the airport. That’s where one future-facing idea was born that would bring together a multinational team united by a shared goal: driving efficiency. In the months after, collaboration and creative thinking sparked the creation of a tool that’s now bringing value to colleagues and customers alike. Here, they share how they rose above 140 teams competing in our 2025 Shape It Up contest – and how Allianz Trade is helping turn ideas into impact.

Thailand, private jets – and surety!

After completing her studies in commerce, Mouna El Mezouari set off on a year-long adventure in Thailand. It turned out to be the first step in a whirlwind journey that later found her working as a private-jet airline before seeking a profession at Allianz Trade. Here, Mouna shares how her diverse experiences have helped her thrive in her role as Surety Officer in Surety and Guarantees.

A tightrope walk between growth and risk: when a finance career turns to surety

Over 20 years ago, Nourredine Siber left his native Kabylia, Algeria, to pursue a Master’s degree in finance in Paris. This bold decision led him to a career-defining internship at Allianz Trade. After building a strong foundation of expertise across two different roles in trade credit insurance (TCI), Nourredine was again ready to exit his comfort zone with a pivot into surety. Now, two years into his role as Surety Underwriter, he shares what it takes to thrive in surety. Spoiler alert: it includes a knack for adaptability and curiosity.

Recruitment reimagined: guided by people, powered by AI

When Virginie Zaghini became Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Allianz Trade one year ago, artificial intelligence (AI) usage in business was beginning to surge. Now, AI tools are rapidly becoming embedded in everyday work processes – and recruitment is no exception. Here, she shares how Allianz Trade is combining human guidance with AI to personalize candidate experiences and create smarter, more strategic methods of recruitment.

Taking the leap from athletics to surety

As Senior Specialist for Sales of Insurance Guarantees, Paulina Kryńska reflects on how the skills she honed through athletics have shaped her career in surety and her role in driving impactful, world-changing projects.

Growth across borders: charting transatlantic pathways in surety

Now, as Head of Surety Underwriting for the Americas, Anthony Tripard speaks on his learnings from his transition into the high-powered U.S. surety landscape.

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Our commercial underwriters: protecting your business goals

Discover how our commercial underwriting teams draw on deep expertise, experience and data to craft policies tailored to your company’s needs.

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How our account managers advise and help our clients to find solutions

Learn how our account managers advise and help our clients to find solutions and protecting the cashflow, allowing you to focus on growth.

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How our surety underwriters power stability and growth

Learn how our surety underwriters support and protect the contractual obligations of your company, allowing you to focus on growth.

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How our credit assessment experts work

Learn how our credit assessment team tracks the financial stability of your commercial partners, ensuring your business can trade with confidence.

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How our customer service teams resolve your queries

Great customer experience is now the hallmark of great business. See how our customer service combines people, process and technology excellence to address your problems.

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Claims assessors: helping turn unrecovered debts into policy payments

When faced with bad debts, your business needs to know it can count on an insurance safety net. Learn how our experts handle claims swiftly and smoothly, from filing to indemnity payment.

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How our collection teams help you recover overdue debts

Economic disruption has triggered a sharp rise in late payments. Learn how our collection experts ensure your business recovers what it’s owed.

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Trading in the SME sector: why transparency is key

With 30 million SMEs in the US, it’s not hard to see how a lack of transparency could inhibit trade and even cause the collapse of certain sectors. Fortunately, there are credit insurers to support ongoing trade and bring transparency.

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People behind the claim

Policyholders often reach out to their insurers with new claims, questions about processes, and when they’ll receive indemnity payments. But they’re also just looking for someone to tell them that everything will be okay.

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Risk underwriting teams: how they assess your risks

Find out the critical role our credit analysis and risk underwriting teams provide and how they can help bring more confidence to your business decision-making.

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Getting the right mix in human knowledge and data in risk assessment

Human knowledge and data in risk assessment getting the right mix

When a customer buys goods or services on account without paying cash up front, you need to understand the risk involved before agreeing to the transaction. How is this risk calculated, and by whom?

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