Richard Foulerton has been appointed to the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager with Allianz Insurance.

Mr Foulerton will be based at the firm's head office in Guildford and will be in charge of developing and implementing a CSR strategy which improves business, meets social objectives and increases the company's green credentials.

Commenting on his new position, he said: "Allianz has a great reputation for its existing CSR programme and for taking action against climate change."

Mr Foulerton added he was looking forward to the challenges he would face in the role.

Human Resources director Philip Gennoy stated the latest addition to the firm's team would play a key part in helping the company bring about environmental and social benefits.

In other news, Allianz recently called upon insurance brokers to help their clients improve procedures for using tower cranes, following several fatal accidents and prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive.

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