Sompo names new country manager for Switzerland

Commercial and consumer property and casualty (P&C) re/insurance provider Sompo has announced the appointment of Christoph Müller (pictured above) as country manager, insurance for Switzerland.

Müller, 57, will be based in Zurich and report to Ralph Brand, president of Continental Europe Insurance. The appointment is effective immediately.

“Christoph is an outstanding insurance professional with exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record of success across two decades,” Brand said. “His deep market knowledge and insights, both locally and internationally, make him perfectly placed to further continue the growth of Sompo’s business in Switzerland and I look forward to working closely with him.”

Müller, with more than 20 years of insurance industry experience, joins Sompo from Allianz Risk Transfer, where he was CEO and head of distribution for Allianz Commercial Switzerland.

In another recent development, Sompo appointed Allan Murley as its new UK distribution head, effective from the last quarter of the year.

In his new role, Murley will oversee the coordination, development, and delivery of Sompo’s UK distribution activities across the London Market and regionally. He will be based in London, and the appointment is effective in Q4, according to a statement from Sompo.

The global firm has also announced the appointment of Thomas Leone as its new chief investment officer, taking over the role vacated by Mark Silverstein, who has retired after more than 18 years with the firm.

“The combination of his technical expertise, strategic vision and strong leadership skills makes him the perfect fit for this role. I am confident Tom will further advance our investment strategy to ensure the continued financial success of our organization,” CFO Nicolas Burnet said.

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