Sompo signals ‘strong ambitions’ for Europe with big Zurich/AIG hire

Global specialty re/insurer  Sompo International has hired a  Zurich/ AIG/ Allianz veteran to drive its strategy in Continental Europe and enhance its offering to clients and distribution partners across the region.

Ralph Brand has been appointed to the role of president, Continental Europe.

Brand comes to Sompo International with more than 35 years of international insurance experience, most recently as global head of casualty, financial lines & cyber for Zurich Insurance’s commercial insurance business.

Having held various leadership roles with Zurich and AIG in Europe and over 15 years with Allianz living and overseeing portfolios in Germany, France, Sweden, the US, South Africa and Switzerland, he will help build a sustainable presence for Sompo in Europe.

Julian James, Sompo International's CEO Global Markets, Commercial P&C, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Ralph Brand to the Sompo International Europe team. Sompo has operated in Europe for over 50 years through our Japanese interest accounts. Four years ago, we started our pan-European professional lines offering and have strong ambitions to strengthen our commitment and expand our capabilities to brokers and clients across the Continent.

“Ralph is ideally placed to drive our ambitions forward. His wealth of experience and commercial mindset will be invaluable as we expand and grow our business, leading with our core values and putting our clients and trading partners at the center of everything we do.”

Brand commented: “I am thrilled to join the Sompo International team. It is a fantastic opportunity to lead the strategy for Continental Europe, as well as build out our offering for Sompo International in Europe as we continue to work towards making our sustainable growth ambitions a reality.”

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