Allianz Commercial hires former Sompo claims leader

Allianz Commercial, part of Allianz SE, Thursday named former Sompo International claims leader Melissa Hill as regional head of claims for North America.

She replaces Frank Sapio, who is retiring at the end of April.

Atlanta-based Ms. Hill reports to Shanil Williams, CEO of Allianz Commercial North America, and chief regions officer, Americas, and to Thomas Sepp, chief claims officer at Allianz Commercial.

Ms. Hill previously was strategic claims transformation lead at Sompo. Prior to that, she held senior claims positions at American International Group Inc., Hiscox USA and Kemper Insurance.