Robert “Bob” Qutub, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Ross Curtis, Chief Portfolio Officer of Bermuda-domiciled, global reinsurance company, RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RenRe), are set to retire on December 31st, 2026.
RenRe confirms that Matthew Neuber, RenRe’s Senior Financial Officer and Corporate Treasurer, will succeed Qutub as CFO, effective January 1st, 2027. He will remain as the firm’s Corporate Treasurer, join the Governance Committee, and continue to be based in the firm’s Bermuda headquarters, pending immigration approval.
The reinsurer explained that this appointment reflects his significant contributions to the company and is part of its ongoing commitment to long-term succession planning.
At the same time, David Marra, RenRe’s Group Chief Underwriting Officer, will assume oversight of Curtis’ responsibilities from 2027.
To ensure a smooth transition, Qutub will serve as a strategic advisor to RenRe for 12 months after his retirement, while Curtis will serve as a strategic advisor for six months.
In Neuber’s current role, he oversees the reinsurer’s capital management, financial planning, and forecasting activities. He joined RenRe in 2014, bringing prior experience in private equity and asset management.
He has been the Corporate Treasurer since 2019. During his tenure with the firm, he has held roles of increasing responsibility across Capital Partners, Investor Relations, Strategic Investments, and M&A.
Neuber began his career in investment banking at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, where he focused on the insurance industry.
Kevin O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer, RenRe, commented, “Since Bob joined us in 2016, he has provided rigorous financial oversight as RenaissanceRe has grown rapidly, including through two major acquisitions and geographic expansion. Over his tenure, Bob has evolved our investment portfolio and operations to reflect RenaissanceRe’s increased scale, and his financial acumen and leadership have helped drive greater earnings diversification and financial resilience that have been integral to our success. We are deeply grateful for his contributions and wish him and his family all the best in his retirement.
“Matt brings a proven track record of financial leadership, with deep expertise in corporate finance and capital management. He has played a pivotal role in advancing our strategy and has scaled our Treasury function in line with RenaissanceRe’s growth. His appointment reflects not only his individual strengths, but also the depth of internal talent we have developed across RenaissanceRe. I look forward to continuing our work together as we drive long‑term value for our shareholders.”
Qutub added, “It has been an honour to be part of RenaissanceRe and to work alongside so many outstanding colleagues over the years. Having worked closely with Matt over the past decade, I am delighted to see him assume this role. I have great confidence in his leadership, strategic insight and financial expertise.”
O’Donnell continued, “Over the past 27 years, Ross has helped shape the company we are today – from establishing our Syndicate 1458 to overseeing significant growth as Group Chief Underwriting Officer and, most recently, advancing our leadership in portfolio construction and capital efficiency as Chief Portfolio Officer. Importantly, he made a lasting impact on our culture by exemplifying our values, championing inclusion, and developing generations of talent. We thank Ross for his leadership and wish him and his family every happiness in his retirement.
“David has successfully grown RenaissanceRe’s portfolio as Chief Underwriting Officer, both organically and through the Validus acquisition, while maintaining our collaborative, high‑performing underwriting culture. I am confident that he will build on his long track record of underwriting leadership in this expanded role, matching desirable risk with capital and advancing our value proposition to customers at scale.”
Curtis said, “It has been a true privilege to be part of the RenaissanceRe team for nearly thirty years and to contribute to a business defined by underwriting excellence and a strong, collaborative culture. I am proud of the company we have built and the deep client relationships we have fostered. I have every confidence that those enduring strengths will continue to distinguish RenaissanceRe in the years ahead.”
