International insurance broker Gallagher has announced the appointment of two new executives to be based in Switzerland: Gosia Kuczewska and Samuel Trost.
Kuczewska will be joining the firm as Head of Distribution and Client Management, bringing over 17 years of insurance experience gained across broking, underwriting, and client management, with expertise in accident & health, property, marine, and professional indemnity lines.
In her role at Gallagher, the executive will lead the team responsible for developing distribution and client engagement across Switzerland with a focus on new business development.
Trost has been appointed as Chief Broking Officer for Switzerland, a newly created role. In this position, he will oversee the team delivering insurance and risk management solutions to clients.
Prior to his new appointment, the executive oversaw client management and business development, Trost originally started his career at Allianz in 2010 before transitioning into broking in 2014, later joining Gallagher, in 2021.
Both Kuczewska and Trost will report to CEO of Gallagher in Switzerland, Christian Peters, who commented: “Gosia and Samuel will both play a pivotal role in growing our Swiss client base and by creating these distinct roles we will be well placed to deliver on our growth aspirations.
“The Swiss economy is experiencing subdued but resilient growth, in particular with low inflation and a consistent employment market, and our team are well placed to support businesses navigating the risks firms are currently facing.
He added: “Gosia has a strong track record of delivering portfolio growth, building high-performing teams and managing key strategic client relationships. Her combination of broking experience, technical knowledge and collaborative leadership style aligns strongly with our values and ambitions at Gallagher and she will be a great asset to our business.
“Samuel has a wealth of knowledge of Gallagher clients and will be a fantastic lead for our broking teams in Switzerland. His extensive background in financial lines means he has in-depth knowledge of a key line of business in which Gallagher operates. I look forward to working with them both as we grow our business.”
