Frank REICHELT, Swiss Re's Market Executive Germany & Northern Europe, will assume additional responsibilities for the market area of Austria & Central and Eastern Europe effective from 1 April 2018, according to the reinsurer recent release sent to XPRIMM.

Mr. REICHELT has more than 30 years of experience in various leadership positions within the reinsurance industry, holding the position of General Manager of Swiss Re in Germany. He will assume these responsibilities from Nicola RAUTMANN, who hold this position for the last 5 years as Market Executive Austria & CEE. Mrs. RAUTMANN will take on a new role as Executive Advisor Reinsurance EMEA, effective also from 1 April 2018.

"I would like to thank Nicola RAUTMANN for her great commitment in her role as Market Executive Austria & CEE and for positioning Swiss Re as a leading reinsurer in these markets. As Nicola RAUTMANN and Frank REICHELT have been working closely together for more than ten years, a smooth handover is ensured. I wish Nicola RAUTMANN and Frank REICHELT the best of success in their new roles", stated Jean-Jacques HENCHOZ, CEO Reinsurance EMEA, Swiss Re.