Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints James Gasco as Head Canada for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
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As of September 1, Mr. Gasco will be responsible for leading Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' Canada business. In this role, he will drive strategic direction and continue to build Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' presence in the Canadian market. Based out of Toronto, he will join the North America Regional Management Team and continue to serve as a member of the Canada Management Team for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Mr. Gasco will report to Katie McGrath, CEO North America, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
"With his strong leadership experience, established customer and broker relationships, and deep market knowledge, I am confident that James is ideally positioned to drive Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' continued growth in the Canadian market," said Katie McGrath, CEO North America, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Mr. Gasco most recently held the position of Head Property & Specialty Canada, leading the team across General Property, Energy and Engineering and Construction lines. Over the past three years, he was instrumental in expanding Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' presence across Canada, delivering significant growth and profitability. Mr. Gasco recently joined the Branch Management Committee for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation - Canadian Branch. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Underwriter at Temple Insurance (Munich Re) and a Senior Broker with Aon Reed Stenhouse.
Mr. Gasco succeeds Adrian Hall, who moves to London to become Head UK, Ireland, South Africa and EMEA Wholesale for Swiss Re. The above is subject to the requisite governance and regulatory approvals.
In Canada, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has offices in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as servicing capabilities in Montreal.
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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions nomme James Gasco au poste de Chef du Canada pour Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
À compter du 1er septembre, M. Gasco sera responsable de la direction des activités commerciales de Swiss Re Corporate Solutions au Canada. Dans ce rôle, il dirigera l’orientation stratégique et continuera de renforcer la présence de Swiss Re Corporate Solutions sur le marché canadien. Basé à Toronto, il se joindra à l’équipe de direction régionale de l’Amérique du Nord et restera membre du comité de direction de Swiss Re Corporate Solutions au Canada. M. Gasco relèvera de Katie McGrath, présidente-directrice générale, Amérique du Nord, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
« Grâce à l’expérience qu’il a accumulée comme dirigeant, aux relations qu’il a établies avec les clients et les courtiers ainsi qu’à ses connaissances approfondies du marché, je suis convaincue que James est le candidat idéal pour continuer d’accélérer la croissance de Swiss Re Corporate Solutions sur le marché canadien », a déclaré Katie McGrath, présidente-directrice générale, Amérique du Nord, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Fort de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie des assurances, M. Gasco a récemment occupé le poste de Chef des Assurances des biens et Assurances spécialisées au Canada, dans le cadre duquel il a dirigé l’équipe pour les secteurs de l'Assurance des biens, de l’énergie et de l’ingénierie et construction. Au cours des trois dernières années, il a joué un rôle déterminant dans l'expansion de la présence de Swiss Re Corporate Solutions à Toronto et dans l'ouest du Canada, en assurant une croissance et une rentabilité significatives. M. Gasco s’est récemment joint au Comité de direction de la succursale canadienne de la Société d'assurance Swiss Re Corporate Solutions d'Amérique. Plus tôt dans sa carrière, il a été souscripteur principal chez Temple Insurance (Munich Re) et courtier principal chez Aon Reed Stenhouse.
M. Gasco succédera à Adrian Hall, qui s’installera à Londres pour occuper le poste de Chef du Service de Grossiste de Swiss Re pour le Royaume-Uni, l’Irlande, l’Afrique du Sud et la région EMEA. Les énoncés ci-dessus sont sujets aux approbations réglementaires et de gouvernance requises.
Au Canada, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions détient des bureaux à Toronto et à Vancouver, ainsi que des capacités de service à Montréal.
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