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Robert is the Chief Executive Officer of MS Reinsurance, the primary reinsurance arm of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company. He joined MS Re in January 2022 to lead the company’s transformation efforts to become a world-class, global reinsurance platform, providing clients with long-term and stable capacity.

Based in Zurich, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge from his 30 years’ experience in the reinsurance industry working across strategy, management, advisory, underwriting, and leadership roles at Swiss Re. Most recently he held the position of Chief Operating Officer of their Reinsurance division, overseeing global strategy and operations. Prior to this, he spent five years in Beijing as CEO of Swiss Re China, and five years in Hong Kong as Strategy and Operations Officer for Asia, developing the market by building bridges across business, political, and academic sectors. Robert has also served as a board member for several insurance-related companies in China, India, and Europe including Swiss Re Reinsurance Holdings and Alltrust Insurance.

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Jörg joined MS Reinsurance in March 2022 as CUO for the Company’s International business. In July 2025, he transitioned to the role of CUO, Global Specialty Lines and was promoted to Group Chief Underwriting Officer in April 2026. Based in Zurich, Jörg is responsible for setting the underwriting strategy and risk appetite for the Company. He leads the global underwriting team, driving innovation, underwriting performance and profitable growth across MS Re’s worldwide portfolio of non-life reinsurance risks.

Jörg has almost 30 years of reinsurance industry experience and a proven track record of building profitable client portfolios and driving strategic business development initiatives. Before joining PartnerRe as Head of Global Client and Broker Management, Jörg spent 15 years at Munich Re. During this time, he played a key role in developing business relationships within the Lloyd’s market, including serving as a Non-Executive Director of Beaufort Underwriting Ltd. He also in this time led business development within the public sector and formed strategic partnerships with key brokers and clients in global regions as Head of Corporate Client and Channel Management.

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Antonia Hold is the CHRO and joined MS Reinsurance in April 2021. Based in Zurich, she leads the company’s global people strategy, with a focus on hiring the right talent, supporting their growth, and creating an environment where people want to stay and do their best work.

She brings a practical, people-centred approach to leadership – fostering collaboration, encouraging learning, and helping teams grow through trust and shared goals. Antonia works closely with business leaders to ensure HR is aligned with MS Re’s direction and values.

Her career spans more than 20 years across four continents, with senior HR roles at Jones Lang LaSalle, Prudential plc, and Zurich Insurance Group. She has led teams and projects across EMEA, Africa, and APAC, gaining broad experience in shaping HR strategies in diverse environments.

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Lutz joined MS Reinsurance in January 2026 as Chief Investment Officer, based in Zurich. He is responsible for shaping the company’s long-term investment strategy, aligning it with the reinsurance cycle, risk framework, and overall business objectives. 

With over 25 years of international experience in asset management across insurance, pension, and banking sectors, Lutz has held senior leadership roles in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His expertise includes asset-liability management and strategic asset allocation. 

Before joining MS Reinsurance, he served in advisory and board roles in investment management and real estate. He also held senior investment positions at Zurich Insurance Group, including Chief Investment Officer, Germany, and regional leadership roles at Zurich and Axa-Winterthur in Asia. 

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Martin joined MS Reinsurance in May 2021 as Head of Operations and Transformation and stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer in December 2021. Based in Zurich, Martin oversees MS Re’s day-to-day operational activities, including the company’s operations, claims management, middle office, and business change functions. His team ensures that all processes run efficiently and effectively to support the growth and profitability of the company.

Martin has three decades of industry experience across strategic, leadership, and operational roles. Before joining MS Re, Martin worked at AXA XL as Strategic Projects Director and Head of Operations for Catlin Re Switzerland. He began his reinsurance career at Swiss Re, working there for 14 years, last holding the position of Head of Group Credit Risk Reporting. Martin’s expertise lies in reinsurance operations management, organizational development, and change delivery.

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Based in Zurich, Grégoire rejoined MS Reinsurance in May 2020 as Chief Operations Officer, following some consultancy work in the ILS industry. After a two-year tenure as Chief Technical Underwriting Officer, he assumed the role of Chief Risk Officer in March 2023, overseeing MS Re’s risk management framework, including legal, financial, actuarial, and enterprise-wide risks.

With over 25 years of experience in financial services and leadership roles, Grégoire previously held executive positions at MS Amlin, including CEO, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. He played a key role in launching and managing the Zurich-based platform that rebranded as MS Reinsurance in 2023. Before MS Amlin, Grégoire held senior positions at Credit Suisse, Citigroup, and Swiss Re, where he led strategic reinsurance transactions. Throughout his career, he has successfully led the creation, merger, and restructuring of several (re)insurance companies.

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Louis joined MS Reinsurance in October 2014 as Head of Latin America and was promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer, Americas in 2021. In April 2026, he was promoted to Chief Technical Underwriting Officer (CTUO). Based in Miami, Louis is responsible for the technical aspects of the company’s reinsurance portfolio, overseeing technical underwriting and pricing, risk analytics, and underwriting operations. His team focuses on building comprehensive end-to-end analytical capabilities to quantify and monitor risk and reward, securing governance and oversight, providing quality assurance and aligning technical functions with broader business strategies.

With 35 years of experience working in underwriting, management, and leadership roles, Louis brings a unique perspective, both underwriting and technical in nature, to his new role as CTUO. Louis was previously at JLT Re, during which time he served as the Managing Director of their Miami office, and prior to that VP, Latin America and the Caribbean for SCOR. Throughout his career, Louis has managed teams across locations from Miami to New York to Bermuda, serving multiple markets and lines of business.

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Celia (Cece) joined MS Reinsurance in March 2024 as Chief Communications Officer. Based in Bermuda, she leads the company’s internal and external communication, brand, and marketing strategies, supporting MS Re’s business goals. Cece also serves as Location Director of the Bermuda Office.

Cece is a highly accomplished executive with more than 30 years of experience in brand, M&A and change communication, organizational engagement, culture transformation, and leadership development. Prior to joining MS Re, Cece was Chief Communications Officer at PartnerRe, where she developed and executed the company’s communication and brand strategy. Passionate about using communication to drive business success, Cece is dedicated to building purpose-driven organizations through connection and strategic leadership.

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Francesco joined MS Reinsurance in November 2010 and became Chief Financial Officer in 2022.

Based in Zurich, he oversees the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring these align with MS Re’s broader strategic goals. Francesco leads the Finance team in managing capital allocation, investment strategies, and liquidity, driving financial stability and profitability. He also monitors financial performance and ensures efficient capital utilization to support business growth.With nearly 20 years of reinsurance experience, Francesco has built a strong track record in developing financial strategies that fuel growth. He began his career as an accountant at PWC Zurich’s insurance practice and, before joining MS Re, Francesco served as Head of Financial Accounting and Controlling at Allianz SE Zurich Reinsurance Branch, overseeing financial and statutory reporting while leading the Finance team.

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Benedikt joined MS Reinsurance in February 2023 as Chief Information and Data Officer. Based in Zurich, he oversees the company’s global IT and data strategy. He leads MS Re’s digital transformation, with a focus on value creation, by leveraging technology to drive data-driven decision-making, automation, and a superior user experience—all in support of business operations and strategic goals.

With over 25 years of experience in the reinsurance industry, Benedikt has a strong track record in developing innovation and core IT solutions for global businesses. Prior to joining MS Re, he spent seventeen years at AXIS Re, where he executed the company’s global IT strategy and led the IT organization, managing services across underwriting, pricing/modeling, technical accounting, claims, finance, and reserving. Before that, Benedikt worked at Swiss Re in several positions.

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