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18 March 2024Reinsurance

Swiss Re veteran to take up top role at Hannover Re succeeding Pickel

German reinsurer Hannover Re has tapped a seasoned executive from Swiss Re to join its executive board and assume the role of CEO of E+S Rück from January 2025. Thorsten Steinmann will take over from Michael Pickel, who is retiring at the end of the year after 25 years with the company.

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