18 November 2015 News

ACR Capital Holdings hires former Endurance CUO

ACR Capital Holdings, the parent company of Asia Capital Re and Asia Risk-Tech, has appointed Hans-Joachim Guenther as its group chief underwriting officer (CUO).

Guenther was previously the CUO and head of reinsurance for Europe and Asia Pacific of Endurance Specialty Insurance, where his responsibilities included front-line and backend underwriting functions and platforms as well as the expansion of the Bermudian company’s business presence in Asia.

Prior to this, Guenther held executive positions at various other European reinsurance groups. He is currently the owner and founder of PeriStrat, a boutique advisory business in Zurich.

He will be based at ACR’s Singapore headquarters and his appointment will take effect from 1 December 2015.

“Hans-Joachim has a strong underwriting leadership track record in international reinsurance companies,” said Hans-Peter Gerhardt, ACR group chief executive.

“During his 25-year career in the industry, he has also built up deep risk management knowledge and experience in different markets, from Europe to Asia Pacific. Hans-Joachim has the optimal mix of management and business experience as well as technical skills that is well suited to the needs of ACR at this stage of our development. We are very excited to have Hans-Joachim onboard.”

Guenther added: “ACR stands out for me as a unique participant in Asia’s reinsurance space and for its unwavering commitment to the region. I have noted its admirable development through the years since it was set up in 2006.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to contribute to ACR and Asia through my underwriting and risk management experience. I look forward to working with my new colleagues at ACR to help our business partners in the region build a sustainable and profitable future.”

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