“I am deeply honoured to have been asked to continue in my role as president of Insurance Europe.”
Those were the words of reinstated president Andreas Brandstetter, whose mandate at the European insurance and reinsurance federation had been due to expire this month but has now been extended to a further three years. The extension resulted from a unanimous vote during Insurance Europe’s general assembly.
Brandstetter, who is chair and chief executive of Austria-headquartered UNIQA Group, commented: “Society faces many challenges, and our industry has a key role to play.
"We also face a busy legislative agenda on a range of topics where insurers will be able to contribute, including climate change, the digital agenda, and the review of Solvency II. I therefore look forward to continuing to ensure our voice is heard in these important discussions.”
Meanwhile elected as vice president of Insurance Europe is Generali group chief insurance & investment officer Sandro Panizza, who is “delighted” to be a representative of the sector.
“Insurers play such an important role in delivering positive change and protecting our society, both as major long-term investors and as bearers of financial risk,” said Panizza. “I therefore look forward to working with my colleagues to represent our industry during my mandate as vice president.”
