KNIPPER, Stephan

Education

• Fully qualified German Lawyer (assessor iuris) (1987)
• Graduate Economist (Diplom-Volkswirt) (1981)
• English Law (1981)

Positions Held

• MD Everest Re Europe (Zurich) (2016-2020)
• CEO & President AXIS Re Europe (Zurich) (2012-2015)
• COO AXIS Re Worldwide (2009-2012)
• Deputy CEO AXIS Re Europe and various other positions (i.e. Chief Underwriting Officer, Head of International Casualty, Credit & Surety Worldwide) (2003-2012)
• Board Member Gerling Global Re, Cologne (2002-2003)
• CEO Gerling Global General & Reinsurance (UK) (2000-2002)
• Head of Credit, Casualty, Marine at Gerling Global Re (1990-2000)
• Facultative and Treaty Underwriting

Present Position

• MD SKRe Consulting (Zurich)
• Board Member MS Re & Chair of UW Committee (Switzerland)
• Board Member Euler Hermes Re (Switzerland)

Professional Associations

• Panel Member of ARIAS
• Member of Swiss Arbitration Association (SAA)

Experience

Extensive experience in Reinsurance Underwriting, P&C as well as Specialty Classes worldwide, with 35+ years of experience in International Markets (London Market, Continental Europe, LatAm, Asia) and many years of experience in the US market resulting in strong operational knowledge.

Languages

English & German