Chris Van Gend

Chris van Gend is global head of energy and construction, chief underwriting office at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) in Munich. van Gend was previously AGCS's regional manager engineering Asia.

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Managing Risks for Hydrogen Industry

Chris Van Gend

There is, rightly, enthusiasm around hydrogen solutions for a low-carbon economy, but projects involve complex industrial and energy risks.

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The Third Wave of AI

By Paul Carroll

After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.