Walter B. Kielholz News

Update: Swiss Re Plans to Make UBS CEO Ermotti Its Chairman in 2021

Swiss Re plans to make UBS Group Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti its chairman from next year, the world’s second-biggest reinsurer said on Tuesday, turning to a financial industry veteran with scant insurance experience. Swiss Re has nominated Ermotti, who is …

Swiss Re Taps Berger From Allianz as CEO Corporate Solutions, Replacing Galvagni

Swiss Re announced that Andreas Berger, currently chief regions & markets officer and member of the board of management of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, has been appointed CEO Corporate Solutions and member of the group executive committee with …

Swiss Re Appoints Dacey as CFO, Succeeding Cole in April 2018

Swiss Re announced that John Dacey, currently group chief strategy officer, has been appointed group chief financial officer, effective April 1, 2018. He succeeds David Cole, who will step down to pursue a non-executive career, while remaining a board member …

Swiss Re Appoints Mumenthaler as Group CEO, Succeeding Liès Who Is Retiring

Swiss Re announced that Christian Mumenthaler, 46, currently CEO of Reinsurance, will become group chief executive officer on July 1, succeeding Michel M. Liès, who is retiring. Since October 2011, Mumenthaler has successfully led the Reinsurance business unit, “maintaining underwriting …

Swiss Re to Comply with ‘Excessive Compensation’ Rule; Sets Special Dividend

Swiss Re announced that its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 11 April 2014, will include proposals from the Board of Directors to pay its ordinary dividend of CHF 3.85 [$4.40] per share and an additional special dividend of CHF …