Holger Schaefer is appointed Global Head of Casualty & EIL

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Holger Schaefer as Global Head of Casualty & EIL, within SCOR Business Solutions, as of 1st March 2025. Holger will be based in Cologne and will report to Claire McDonald, CEO of SCOR Business Solutions. He replaces Daniel Carerras, who took on the role of Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty, across both Insurance and Reinsurance in 2024.

Previously, Holger spent 35 years with the Allianz Group and held various Senior Management positions in Underwriting and Sales & Distribution. He worked for over 15 years on the Underwriting Casualty side and was the Head of Casualty for AGCS Germany. He built the first Sales Team in AGCS Germany with Key Account and Broker Relationship Management and was later asked to roll this Concept out in his role as Global of Head Sales & Distribution. He then worked as CEO for AGCS Pacific, based in Sydney, and in his last assignment as Regional CEO APAC for Allianz Trade, based in Hong Kong.

Holger will lead the teams across the US, Europe and APAC at a time of growth for SCOR Business Solutions, which recently welcomed Brett Solway to drive the UK Casualty book.

Claire McDonald commented: "We are delighted to welcome Holger Schaefer to SCOR Business Solutions as our new Global Head of Casualty & EIL. Holger's extensive experience in leading underwriting businesses and driving profitable growth will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global presence. His proven track record, combined with his innovative approach, makes him the perfect fit for our team. We are excited about the fresh perspectives and leadership Holger will bring to our organization."
 

About SCOR Business Solutions

Through its large corporate risks insurance arm, SCOR Business Solutions, SCOR offers a comprehensive insurance product range to address large corporate and industrial clients’ complex and evolving needs worldwide, thanks to dedicated local expert teams in more than 30 countries. This includes specialty insurance and facultative reinsurance, with an underwriting DNA based on technical expertise and in-depth industry knowledge.

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk”, SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society.

The Group generated premiums of EUR 19.4 billion in 2023 and serves clients in around 160 countries from its 35 offices worldwide.

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