Swiss Re's Board of Directors nominates Morten Hübbe and George Quinn for election as new, non-executive and independent members of the Board for a one-year term.
Morten Hübbe was Group CEO of Tryg, Scandinavia’s largest non-life insurer, from 2011 to 2023, and its Group CFO from 2002 to 2011. Prior to that, he worked at Zurich Insurance Group and Almindelig Brand Insurance in Denmark. He is currently Chairman of the Boards of Conscia and Trustly. Morten Hübbe is a Danish citizen born in 1972. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Copenhagen Business School.
George Quinn was Group CFO at Zurich Insurance Group from 2014 until 2024. Prior to that, he held various leadership roles at Swiss Re, most recently as Group CFO from 2007 to 2014. His career began in 1988 at KPMG in London. George Quinn is a British citizen born in 1966. He earned his degree in engineering from the University of Strathclyde Scotland.
Swiss Re's Chairman Jacques de Vaucleroy said: "We are delighted to attract two outstanding industry professionals for election to our Board of Directors. Morten Hübbe and George Quinn bring extensive insurance experience, strong expertise in our core business and proven strategic skills. I would also like to thank Philip Ryan and Sir Paul Tucker for their great dedication and strong contributions to Swiss Re's strategic development over the past years."
Furthermore, the invitation for the 2025 AGM, published by the Board of Directors, includes but is not limited to:
- Proposal for Board elections and re-elections: Philip Ryan and Sir Paul Tucker will not stand for re-election at the AGM. The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of all other current members for a one-year term in office, including Jacques de Vaucleroy as both a Board member and Chairman. Additionally, the Board proposes the election of Morten Hübbe and George Quinn as new members.
- Proposal for the re-election of Deanna Ong, Jay Ralph and Joerg Reinhardt to the Compensation Committee and the election of Morten Hübbe as a new member of the Compensation Committee.