Allianz Retire+ has reported strong growth momentum in its AGILE solution, supported by a series of product enhancements that further strengthen its position in the evolving retirement income market. To capitalise on this accelerating momentum, the business has also announced a senior distribution hire to expand its reach and deepen engagement with financial advisers.
Business update
- Strong and accelerating growth: AGILE uptake has increased by more than 30% since January, with repeat usage from advisers continuing to build momentum
- Enhanced value proposition: Recent product enhancements, including reduced fees and earlier access to lifetime income, have further strengthened AGILE’s competitiveness, and
- Addressing advisers’ top concern: Allianz Retire+ research conducted with Core Data in March 2026 showed access to capital is the number one priority for advisers (71%), with AGILE designed to provide flexible access to capital alongside guaranteed lifetime income.
AGILE is currently the only retirement income solution in Australia offering the unique combination of investment growth exposure, protection from market downturns, guaranteed lifetime income and flexible capital access.
Distribution appointment
Allianz Retire+ has also announced the appointment of Kiru Anantharaj as Senior Manager, Retirement Solutions, within its Distribution and Marketing team.
Kiru brings more than 20 years’ experience across insurance, advice, retirement and superannuation, and has a strong track record of building trusted relationships and delivering impactful adviser engagement. She joins from AMP, where she was a Retirement Specialist, and has previously held roles at Insignia Financial, MLC Life Insurance, BT Advice and ANZ.
Commenting on the appointment, Chief Distribution and Marketing Officers Catherine van der Veen and Lucy Foster, said Kiru’s experience and relationships would support the business in its next phase of growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kiru to the team at a time of strong growth for Allianz Retire+. She brings deep relationships across the advice community and a proven ability to support advisers in delivering better retirement outcomes for their clients.
As momentum continues to build in the retirement income category, strengthening our distribution capability is critical to ensuring more advisers and clients can access innovative solutions like AGILE.”
Commenting on her new role, Kiru said: “There is a growing need for solutions that give retirees confidence and flexibility, and advisers are increasingly looking for partners who can help them navigate this complexity.
“I’m excited to be joining Allianz Retire+ at such a pivotal time and to work closely with advisers to deliver better retirement outcomes.”
This appointment follows continued recognition of Allianz Retire+’s distribution strength, with Senior Retirement Income Specialist Lauren Matthews recently named BDM of the Year at the Financial Newswire Women Empowering Wealth Awards 2026.