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23 May 2022Insurance

Generali appoints top underwriter to drive profitable growth in Germany

Generali's property and casualty (P&C) unit Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) has made a new “strategic appointment” as it looks to pursue profitable growth in the German market.

Matthias Arnold (pictured) is appointed new head of underwriting in Germany, effective July 1.

Generali said Arnold is recognised as a “highly technical leader” in the German market and is well positioned to “further intensify the tactical development of GC&C Germany portfolio while ensuring underwriting excellence to generate growth and outstanding value for customers and brokers.”

Arnold has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Most recently, he served as head of casualty underwriting at GC&C.

Hans-Peter Klebe, head of GC&C Germany, stated: “Since  Generali re-entered into the German corporate and commercial market six years ago, Matthias and his team have built up an impressive liability portfolio. He will bring great added value to our underwriting capabilities as well as to our clients and intermediaries, thanks to his extensive expertise and technical competences.

“This appointment reflects the Company’s commitment to further pursue profitable growth in the German market and our capabilities to groom internal talents.”

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