Swiss Re CS appoints new CEO of Australia and New Zealand

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Melanie Slack as chief executive officer (CEO) of its Australia and New Zealand operations.

Slack will be responsible for managing the strategy, development and performance of the company's presence in the Australian and New Zealand commercial insurance markets. She is currently the head of life and health products for Swiss Re Asia, and will relocate from Hong Kong to Sydney.

Slack joined Swiss Re Group in 2002, and has served in a range of senior management positions in Asia, Europe and the US. In her current role, she manages a large team across eight locations in Asia Pacific including Australia.

"Melanie is a recognised re/insurance industry expert and a proven leader who has been instrumental in the growth of Swiss Re Group's operations in Asia," said Fred Kleiterp, CEO Asia Pacific. "In her new role, Melanie will execute on Corporate Solutions' local strategy, working with brokers to provide innovative insurance programmes for mid-sized corporate clients and large multinational corporations."

Slack added: "I'm excited to work with our team of claims, risk engineering and underwriting specialists to help clients build resilience through traditional and innovative risk transfer solutions."

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