Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Katie McGrath as Chief Underwriting Officer and introduced a new organisational structure, featuring Market Units, to better serve corporates and brokers at the country level.
McGrath, who has more than 25 years of experience across multiple roles in commercial insurance, joined Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in 2019 as Head of Accident & Health North America and was appointed CEO of North America in 2022.
In the new role, McGrath will continue to be based in New York, reporting to Ivan Gonzalez, CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, who commented, “Following Kera’s well-deserved promotion, I am very pleased that we have such a strong successor in Katie.
“Disciplined underwriting is key for the long-term success of our business, and I’m confident that with this appointment we are well positioned to continue delivering technical excellence for our clients.”
As mentioned, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is introducing the following Market Units, each led by a dedicated Head, to further empower clients to manage risks with innovative commercial insurance:
Asia (Greater China, Japan, Southeast Asia): Robert Hunziker, Singapore
Australia & New Zealand: Kevin Bates, Sydney
Canada: James Gasco, Toronto
France: Bruno Mostermans, Paris
Germany (including Austria): Tina Baacke, Munich
Ibero-America, Middle East & Africa: Angelo Colombo, Madrid
Switzerland, Benelux, Nordics, Italy: Michael Rüsch, Zurich
UK & Ireland: Nina Arquint, London
United States: Adrian Hall, New York
This new structure is expected to be effective 1 June 2025, with the designated Market Unit Heads reporting to Ivan Gonzalez, who concluded, “As the commercial insurance space is rapidly evolving, customer proximity is key when it comes to navigating the increasingly complex risk landscape.
“We firmly believe this new set-up will help us better address market-specific customer needs and further strengthen our partnerships.”
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