Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Philippe Aerni as global head of its casualty and financial and professional lines, effective January 1, 2019.
In a statement, the company said that, in this expanded role, Mr. Aerni will be responsible for products and global markets for these lines of business.
Based in Zurich, he will assume the global casualty role from Daniel Vetter, who has been appointed head of the company's North America excess and surplus operations.
“Since 2014, Philippe has successfully led our financial and professional lines and continuously expanded our product offering,” stated Serge Troeber, chief underwriting officer for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. “I'm confident that his leadership and focus will help us to further enhance our standing in the casualty and financial and professional business.”
Mr. Aerni brings over 17 years of insurance experience to this role, predominantly within the financial and professional lines. Since joining Swiss Re in 2003, he has held various positions in underwriting and sales. Most recently, Mr. Aerni was head of financial and professional lines, where he was responsible for the global management of this segment, including executive risks, healthcare, technology/cyber, construction, lawyers, accountants, and product management. With the merger of the company's casualty and financial and professional lines units, he will maintain his current responsibilities in addition to overseeing the global casualty business.
A Swiss national, Mr. Aerni, holds both a bachelor and master's degree in law from the University of Bern, Switzerland.