Adrian Spieler To Join Catlin As CAO
Bermuda’s Catlin Group Limited, the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, announced today [Dec. 21] that Adrian Spieler will join Catlin in February as Group chief administrative officer.
In his new role Adrian Spieler will be a member of the Group Executive Committee responsible for information technology, management information and operational support.
Headquartered in Bermuda, Catlin operates six underwriting hubs worldwide and operates more than 50 offices worldwide. It owns the largest syndicate at Lloyd’s of London, based on 2010 gross written premiums.
Mr. Spieler will be based in Zurich, but will spend considerable time working in London and other Catlin offices. He will report to Catlin Group Chief Executive Stephen Catlin.
The appointment allows Chief Operating Officer Paul Jardine to spend more time on the functions for which he is responsible, which include Claims, Outwards Reinsurance Recovery, Rating Agency Relationships, Marketing/Communications and Investor Relations.
Mr. Spieler had most recently been chief operating officer for Swiss Re’s Asset Management activities in Zurich, New York, London and Bratislava.
He joined Swiss Re in 1994 and has served in a variety of roles in its management and investment functions, where his responsibilities included the build-up of a shared service centre in Slovakia; management of fund companies in Ireland, Luxembourg and Switzerland; leadership of operations and middle office functions across numerous countries; and leadership of many IT projects. He is a graduate of the University of St Gallen in Switzerland with a master’s degree in International Affairs, Economics and Law.
Stephen Catlin said: “I am delighted to announce that Adrian Spieler is joining Catlin as chief administrative officer.
“Adrian has played many important roles at Swiss Re over the years, with a strong background in operational, administrative and technological functions. His appointment allows Paul Jardine more time to focus on the key functions for which he is responsible.
“Together, Paul and Adrian will play an important part in the evolution of the Group’s non-underwriting functions, which are essential for profitable growth in the future.”
