Kera McDonald Group Chief Underwriting Officer

Professional experience

Kera McDonald started her career as an actuarial analyst at William M. Mercer and transitioned to Swiss Re as part of the GE Insurance Solutions acquisition in 2006. She held several different roles within Swiss Re, including Head Aviation Products and Audit Director Reinsurance, Corporate Solutions & Products. Starting in 2016, Kera McDonald served as Chief Risk Officer Corporate Solutions and later as Chief Underwriting Officer Corporate Solutions. She was a member of the Corporate Solutions Executive Committee from 1 July 2019. Kera McDonald was appointed Group Chief Underwriting Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee as of June 2025.

Educational background

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics, Cornell University, United States
• MBA in International Business, University of Washington, United States.