Leadership Appointment and Structural Reorganization
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has unveiled a significant leadership transition alongside a comprehensive reorganization designed to enhance service delivery to corporate clients and brokers on a local scale. The appointment of Katie McGrath as Chief Underwriting Officer marks a pivotal moment for the company.
McGrath brings over 25 years of extensive experience in diverse roles within the commercial insurance sector. She joined the company in 2019 as Head of Accident & Health North America and ascended to the position of CEO of North America in 2022. Based in New York, McGrath will report directly to Ivan Gonzalez, CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Gonzalez remarked, “Following Kera’s well-deserved promotion, I am delighted to have such a capable successor in Katie. Disciplined underwriting is crucial for our business’s sustained success, and I have full confidence that this appointment positions us well to continue delivering technical excellence to our clients.”
Introduction of Market Units
Alongside this leadership change, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is launching new Market Units, each led by a dedicated Head, to empower clients in managing risks through innovative commercial insurance solutions:
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 strategic restructuring is slated to take effect on 1 June 2025, with all Market Unit Heads reporting directly to Ivan Gonzalez. He concluded, “As the commercial insurance landscape evolves rapidly, maintaining proximity to customers is essential for navigating the increasingly intricate risk environment. We are confident that this new structure will allow us to address market-specific customer needs more effectively and further solidify our partnerships.”
