Swiss Re hire Bell as American chairman

by Richard Kilner

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Walter A. Bell has been appointed by Swiss Re to serve as Swiss Re America Holding Corporation’s chairman.

He will leave behind his role as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Insurance, which he has occupied for the last 5 years, to take up his new position, which is effective from 2 September.

During his tenure as Commissioner he was responsible for enhancing efficiency and improving consumer, company and producer access to the department.

Jacques Aigrain, CEO of Swiss Re, has praised Bell as an outstanding addition to the firm, adding that his expertise and leadership would greatly assist the firm’s efforts.

Bell will be tasked with overseeing the firm’s business in the Americas, and will be directly responsible to Aigrain.

He will also be charged with responsibility for supervising and guiding the public affairs and regulatory practices of Swiss Re’s North American businesses.

Bell has stated that he is looking forward to working alongside his colleagues, and also collaborating closely with governments and the private sector.