Allianz PNB Life, one of the leading life insurance companies in the Philippines, recently announced the appointment of Joseph Gross as its new President and CEO. Gross brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, having held various senior leadership positions within the Allianz Group.
Gross first joined Allianz in 2002 as Senior Vice President of Strategic Brand Management and Head of CoC Marketing Management in Munich, Germany. In 2010, he was promoted to the role of Executive Vice President – Head of Group Market Management, where he continued to strengthen local and global brand investments and strategic partnerships. This includes the partnership with Bayern Munich and Formula 1, and the recognition as the Number One insurance brand in the world by the Interbrand rankings. In addition, Gross was the global lead in the implementation of the True Customer Centricity strategy, a key performance metric used within the Allianz Group network.
From 2016 to 2022, he served as CEO of Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd. Under his leadership, Allianz Malaysia reached the top 5 ranking in Allianz globally, with 60% revenue (GWP) growth, a massive increase in profitability, new business value, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
Gross joins Allianz PNB Life Philippines from his previous role in Germany as Head of Global Executive Strategy and Development, where he was responsible for identifying, placing, and developing the top management of the company.
“I am very excited to build on our accomplishments in the Philippines. Thanks to the leadership of my predecessor, Alex Grenz, and our management team, Allianz PNB Life has become one of the leading life insurance companies in the industry six years after our founding. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience in other markets to further strengthen our brand and enhance the experience of our customers, partners, and colleagues,” enthused Gross. Allianz PNB Life is a joint venture between Allianz Group and PNB, established in 2016.