In the new role, Ms Barrow will handle litigation and regulatory matters reporting to Scott Bowman, vice president of litigation and regulatory.

For the past 13 years, Ms Barrow has worked as an attorney with Minneapolis law firm of Faegre & Benson, serving as a partner in the firm for the past seven years.

Maureen Phillips, senior vice president and general counsel of Allianz Life, said: “Kara has extensive experience counseling businesses on a broad range of issues, including litigation, risk assessment and regulatory/compliance issues. Allianz is fortunate to welcome someone with her litigation experience to our legal team.”

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