Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Blosche to head of Northern Europe, effective immediately. Based in Cologne, Blosche will report to Eric Sugier, chief underwriting officer, property, LM Re.
Following the retirement of Hans Van Oort, Blosche will assume full responsibility for the region after spending two years as deputy head of Northern Europe. He will lead the team in the region across all property and casualty lines, while also overseeing strategic development and ensuring alignment with LM Re’s goals and underwriting performance throughout the Northern European markets.
Blosche was involved in the opening of LM Re’s Cologne office in 2003, and has become a highly valued and established member of the LM Re team. He brings 30 years of (re)insurance experience, including 20 in P&C treaty reinsurance, along with a strong reputation for technical expertise, leadership, and market knowledge.
Sugier said: “We are delighted to announce Andreas’ step up to head of Northern Europe, and have faith in his extensive professional and personal expertise built across multiple decades at LM Re. His deep market knowledge and experience, including his involvement in strategic working groups and projects, will be invaluable in helping LM Re achieve its goals in the region.
“We would also like to thank Hans for his dedicated service and wish him all the best in his retirement. He has been instrumental in laying the solid foundations that LM Re continues to build upon in Europe and beyond.”