Allianz Trade selects new Asia head of surety and guarantees

Chris Markesteijn is the new Regional Head of Surety and Guarantees beginning 1 August.

Trade credit insurer Allianz Trade has named Chris Markesteijn as Regional Head of Surety and Guarantees beginning 1 August.

Markesteijn will take over Christopher Shortell, who will also take on the role of Surety Services Director at Allianz Trade in the Americas.

Prior to his current appointment, Markesteijn served as the Head of Multinationals Global Surety since early 2022. 

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In this role, he was responsible for expanding the surety business with multinational accounts. 

His journey with Allianz Trade began in 2014, and he gradually advanced through various positions in the surety and guarantees field in the Netherlands. From 2020 to 2022, he served as the Senior Risk Manager of the Group Surety Team.

He will be headquartered in Singapore and will report to Regional CEO of Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific Paul Flanagan and matrix report to Global Head of Surety Sean McGroarty.