Allianz Life Names New Chief Operating Officer and Chief Actuary

MINNEAPOLIS - April 24, 2025 -Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) announced today that it has named a new chief operating officer and chief actuary. Luca Gallo will assume the role of senior vice president, chief operating officer and Adam Brown will assume the role of senior vice president, chief actuary. Both Gallo and Brown are current Allianz Life employees and will be part of the company's executive leadership group.

New chief operating officer

Gallo will focus on supporting the company's growth with responsibility for: operations, technology, and transformation strategies and delivery. He joined the Allianz family of companies in 2015 holding roles such as chief information officer for Allianz Worldwide Partners Brazil and various senior level positions with Allianz Technology of America. Most recently, he served as senior vice president for technology and transformation at Allianz Life.

"We continue to enhance our abilities in order to provide the highest level of experience for our financial professionals and their clients," said Gallo. "Our goal is to make the process as seamless and efficient as possible, capitalizing on the newest technology while staying true to the human touch that Allianz Life has become known for over the years.

New chief actuary

Brown will oversee the actuarial, product and reinsurance teams at Allianz Life. Brown has been with Allianz Life more than 20 years, progressively advancing through roles in the actuarial department. He was most recently the senior vice president of actuarial product development, where he was responsible for developing and implementing products that position Allianz Life as a leader in the market for retirement risk management solutions.

"With the demand for retirement risk management solutions continuing to grow, our ability to develop innovative products to meet those needs is critical," said Brown. "The market is evolving, and Allianz Life will continue to lead the way in providing consumers products that help them secure their financial future."

"Adam and Luca bring the experience and knowledge to help Allianz Life continue to grow so that we are able to help even more Americans attain their retirement goals," said President and CEO Jasmine Jirele. "Under their leadership, Allianz Life is poised for further expansion in both our core markets as well as new markets."