Sompo International has appointed a new chief executive for SI Insurance (Europe), SA (SIIE).

In its announcement, Sompo International said Thomas Brazil will be succeeded by Dr Cornelia Röskau (pictured) at the helm of the European unit. Based in Luxembourg, Röskau joins from Globality Health and brings more than 20 years of management and business development experience to SIIE.

“With two decades of international experience, Cornelia has extensive market knowledge, combined with a cutting-edge skillset and strong leadership qualities that will help drive our continued expansion in Continental Europe,” commented Ralph Brand, Continental Europe Insurance president at Sompo International.

“Having lived and worked in multiple countries, she has a deep understanding of European jurisdictions, regulations, and cultures which will translate well for the truly international scope of this position.”

Brazil, meanwhile, will move to Switzerland to become strategic implementation head for Continental Europe Insurance.

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