Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Michael LaRocca as Head Property & Specialty Lines North America

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Michael LaRocca as Head Property & Specialty Lines North America, effective November 7, 2018. In this role, Mr. LaRocca will be responsible for managing the strategy, development and performance of the company's Property & Specialty Lines portfolio.

Based in New York, he will oversee the General Property, Energy Property, Excess & Surplus Property, Engineering & Construction, General Aviation and Marine teams throughout the US and Canada.

"With Michael's appointment, we gain a leader with a strong track record in the commercial insurance industry to oversee our North American Property & Specialty Lines business and continue to provide clients and brokers with the knowledge, coverage and service they have come to expect," states Ivan Gonzalez, CEO North America, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. "Michael's experience and expertise will also help us advance our strategic aspirations, in particular, developing our international programs to serve mid-sized and large companies headquartered in the US and Canada."  

An industry veteran, Mr. LaRocca brings twenty-five years of experience to this role. He has held numerous leadership positions and has a strong underwriting and client-focused background. Mr. LaRocca holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College.

With 20 offices in North America, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions serves clients and brokers throughout the region by providing financial protection from a wide range of risks.  

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions provides risk transfer solutions to large and mid-sized corporations around the world. Its innovative, highly customised products and standard insurance covers help to make businesses more resilient, while its industry-leading claims service provides additional peace of mind. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions serves clients from over 50 offices worldwide and is backed by the financial strength of the Swiss Re Group. Visit corporatesolutions.swissre.com or follow us on linkedin.com/company/swiss-re-corporate-solutions and Twitter @SwissRe_CS.

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