Swiss Re has revealed that Jonathan Isherwood is to succeed Eric Smith as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Reinsurance Americas, Regional President and member of the Group Executive Committee.
Currently, Isherwood serves as Head of Globals Reinsurance and member of the Reinsurance Executive Committee.
He is set to take over as CEO Reinsurance Americas from the 1st of April, 2020 and will take on the role of Regional President Americas and join the Group Executive Committee on August 14th, 2020. Isherwood brings more than three decades of experience to the role, having held leadership positions across finance, risk, underwriting, operations, and sales.
Prior to his current role, Isherwood led a combined Reinsurance claims department, and has also held a number of different roles with GE Insurance Services and GE Capital during his career.
Walter B. Kielholz, Swiss Re’s Chairman, commented: “On behalf of the Swiss Re Board of Directors, I would like to thank Eric Smith for his contribution and engagement over the past nine years. His vision, deep market knowledge and client focus helped to advance Swiss Re’s position in the Americas.
“In Jonathan Isherwood we found an accomplished internal candidate, with a recognised management track-record and a strong client orientation, to take over this important role, and we wish him every success.”
