Global reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has announced the appointment of Patrick Schepens as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Benelux region, effective April 2020.
In his new role, Schepens will be based in Brussels and will take responsibility for all of the company’s activities in the Benelux region. At the same time, he will become part of the broker’s European Management team, and will report to Massimo Reina, CEO of Continental Europe and MENA.
He brings more than two decades of experience to Guy Carpenter and has worked extensively across the Benelux region and the property and casualty (P&C) sector. Most recently, he served as Head of MidCorp P&C Business and Life & Non-Life Reinsurance for Benelux at Allianz Benelux.
Schepens succeeds Bruno Bogaerts, who will continue to serve as CEO until he joins the firm, and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Benelux region.
“I am delighted that Patrick will be joining our European team as CEO of the Benelux region. With his considerable expertise and in-depth knowledge of the Benelux Market based on 20 years of experience, Patrick will inherit the leadership of our highly successful teams based in Brussels, Rotterdam and London.
“Under his guidance, we will continue to strengthen our capabilities and further enhance our service levels across the region and will further reinforce our strong market position in Benelux,” commented Reina.
