Swiss Re poaches Hiscox and Marsh execs

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has strengthened its cyber & technology team with two new senior executives.

Francois Brisson has been appointed global head in the company’s financial and professional lines segment. He joins from Hiscox France, where he has served as head of technology, media and telecom for the past seven years. He will be based in Paris.

Richard De Piero has been appointed head North America in the company’s financial and professional lines segment. Most recently, he was senior vice president at Marsh, where he specialised in solutions for technology and telecom risks, with an emphasis on privacy liability. He will be based in New York.

Philippe Aerni, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' head of financial & professional lines, said: "We are reinforcing our commitment to cyber insurance, a complex and fast developing business that fits very well with our value proposition of underwriting expertise, innovation and financial strength.

“In his global role, Francois will be instrumental in developing our product offerings and supporting our regional underwriting teams."

Jeff Summerville, North America head of financial & professional lines for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, added: "We are very happy to have Richard on our team to further develop our capabilities in North America.

“His knowledge of cyber liability and technology errors & omissions, coupled with his strong brokerage relationships, will be particularly advantageous as we execute our regional strategy and growth plans."