Swiss Re appoints new president and CEO for the Americas

By Canadian Underwriter, | June 15, 2011 | Last updated on October 30, 2024
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Swiss Re Group has appointed J Eric Smith as president and CEO of the Americas, effective July 11.Smith will replace Pierre Ozendo, who will retire after more than 35 years in the insurance industry. Upon his retirement, Ozendo will join the board of Swiss Re America Holding Corporation as a non-executive director. Smith, a 30-year insurance veteran, joins Swiss Re from USAA Life Insurance Co. In his new role, he will lead Swiss Re’s property and casualty and life and health reinsurance business in Canada, the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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