VIG Re taps Partner Re exec to lead Western Europe operation

Czech Republic-based reinsurer VIG Re has hired Patrick Chevrel to lead its Western Europe business unit.

Chevrel will head the company's newly established underwriting team in Western Europe to develop its business with clients domiciled in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Chevrel joins VIG Re from Partner Re where he most recently served as the head of global accounts. Previously, he served as head of the region France, Benelux P&C until 2010, and head specialty property lines until 2013.

Chevrel will directly report to Johannes Martin Hartmann, CEO of VIG Re.

"Patrick is highly respected among customers and brokers as well as his peers," Hartmann commented. "His appointment will help drive forward VIG Re’s growth in the region across all lines of business including property, motor, liability and engineering. He brings a wealth of experience of both the French and International reinsurance markets and we look very much forward to welcoming Patrick to VIG Re."

Chevrel commented: "I am really looking forward to joining VIG Re to lead the French and Belux operation, and together with the management team, to building long-term relationships with our clients and brokers, enriching our value proposition and differentiating our brand. This will enable us to grow our business in a sustainable manner and help VIG Re achieve its targets for our clients and the company’s benefit."

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