Swiss Re CEO Mumenthaler to chair and Aviva’s Blanc to join insurance think tank

Christian Mumenthaler (pictured), the chief executive officer (CEO) of  Swiss Re, has been appointed as new chairman of Zurich-headquartered insurance industry think tank  Geneva Association, a global organisation of insurance and reinsurance CEOs.

Mumenthaler succeeds outgoing chairman Charles Brindamour, CEO of Intact Financial, who will remain on the board.

Lee Yuan Siong, CEO and president of AIA, will take on Mumenthaler’s former role of vice chairman, which he has held since November 2019.

Additionally, Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva, has been elected as a new board member at the Statutory Assembly of the Association.

Mumenthaler said: “I feel privileged to take on this role at such a crucial time for both our industry and society more broadly, as re/insurers mobilise to confront immense challenges, namely climate change and the after effects of COVID-19. I thank Charles Brindamour for his outstanding leadership over the past three years. Under his Chairmanship, The Geneva Association has deeply transformed.”

“Through its rich portfolio of research and dialogue activities, the organisation makes an essential contribution to the debate on strengthening the world's resilience to global risks. I look forward to further increasing the impact we have for all our stakeholders,” he added.

Siong stated that members of the association's board will work together to address the global strategic and risk management issues facing the industry, while playing our part in the transition to a better, more sustainable future.

Blanc commented: “I look forward to working with Christian, contributing to the Geneva Association agenda and supporting the critical role which the global insurance industry plays in the resilience of our economy and society.”

Jad Ariss, managing director of The Geneva Association, said: “It has been my privilege to work with Charles Brindamour since I joined the organisation in 2019. I am very pleased that Christian Mumenthaler has accepted to become the Chairman of The Geneva Association and am grateful to the Board for running the succession smoothly. I look forward to working with Christian as new Chairman and Lee Yuan Siong as new Vice Chairman. I also warmly welcome Amanda Blanc as new Board member. Together with the rest of the Board we will ensure The Geneva Association – through its programme of research, discussions and outreach – continues to provide meaningful support to the insurance sector in its  mission to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and resilient place.”

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