Swiss Re Corporate Solutions said it strengthened its Cyber & Technology unit with the hiring of Francois Brisson and Richard De Piero to be Global Head and Head North America, respectively.
“We are reinforcing our commitment to cyber insurance, a complex and fast developing business that fits very well with our value proposition of underwriting expertise, innovation and financial strength. In his global role, Francois will be instrumental in developing our product offerings and supporting our regional underwriting teams,” said Philippe Aerni, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Head of Financial & Professional Lines.
Brisson has 17 years of experience in brokerage and underwriting. For the past seven years he worked as head of Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) at Hiscox France, where he was responsible for the cyber risks book and a member of the team that covered TMT accounts in Europe and the US. He will be based in Paris.
De Piero has 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. Most recently he was senior vice president at Marsh in New York City, where he specialized in solutions for technology and telecom risks, with an emphasis on privacy liability. Prior to Marsh, De Piero held positions of increasing responsibility in adjusting and claims management at Electric Insurance Company. He will be based in New York.