Swiss Re CS appoints new head of A&H underwriting

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm of Swiss Re, has appointed Ronald Nagy as head of accident & health (A&H) underwriting.

Nagy will be responsible for leading the A&H underwriting team. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, he will oversee a team of underwriters, clinical risk managers and the products lead supporting traditional and non-traditional solutions in the employer stop-loss market.

Nagy has 30 years of insurance experience. Prior to joining Swiss Re in 2014, he was a director of underwriting and regional underwriting manager at two national health carriers. He presently serves as senior underwriting lead for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.

Nagy succeeds Joel McKeever who will retire as of September 30, 2020. Pamela Carr will assume his current responsibilities as of June 1.

Katie McGrath, head accident & health North America, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, said: "I'm thrilled to promote Ron to lead our team of experienced, service-oriented underwriting professionals. His knowledge, expertise and customer focus will allow us to continue to provide innovative and tailored risk management solutions that meet the needs of the self-funded medical market."

He added: "I'd also like to thank Joel for his significant contributions over his 26 years of service to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and its legacy firm, IHC. He leaves behind a solid foundation on which Ron and the team can build as we advance corporate insurance in the employer stop-loss space."