Swiss Re announces new China chief 

The appointment is part of Swiss Re’s investment in its China market.

Global reinsurer Swiss Re has named Ivan Gonzalez as the new CEO of Reinsurance China and will additionally be serving as Swiss Re’s China Country President.

Gonzales will have composite responsibilities for all Reinsurance operations in China and serve as Swiss Re’s president in the country. He was most recently the CEO North America for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, a role he held since 2016. Gonazles first began his career in 2001 as a financial analyst with Swiss Re Capital Partners in New York and assisted in several corporate development initiatives, including the acquisition of GE Insurance Solutions. In 2006, he moved to Swiss Re Group Strategy in Zurich and was subsequently appointed as CEO Latin America for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in 2011 out of Sao Paulo.

According to Russell Higginbotham, CEO of Reinsurance Asia, the new appointment is part of Swiss Re’s commitment to investing in China’s long-term future and dynamic market.

“Ivan’s move is an exciting one as he brings his knowledge, global mindset, and fresh perspectives to support our clients in this strategically important country. His keen interest to understand China and its role in shaping the future of business, and personal passion to help make the world more resilient will further strengthen Swiss Re’s position in the country,” Higginbotham said.