Hannover Re’s Jürgen Gräber dies
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Hannover Re SE executive board member Jürgen Gräber died Nov. 9 at the age of 62, Hannover Re announced Monday.
“We are deeply shocked by the news of his unexpected death,” Hannover Re CEO Ulrich Wallin said in a statement announcing Mr. Gräber’s death. “We mourn the loss of a colleague and friend who, with exemplary commitment, a pronounced sense of responsibility and a strong human touch, has earned himself a lasting reputation within and outside our company. For more than 37 years, Jürgen Gräber’s name was closely linked to the successful development of our company, of which he was driving force.”
Mr. Gräber joined Hannover Re as an underwriter in 1981. In 1992, he was named vice president with responsibility for Asia, Africa and Australia. He was named managing director of Hannover Re in 1996 and appointed to the executive board in 1997.
According to the statement, he was most recently responsible for worldwide treaty reinsurance, catastrophe excess of loss, structured reinsurance and insurance-linked securities, as well as coordination of the property/casualty business group. He was also responsible for quotation and retrocession
“Hannover Re will remember Jürgen Gräber’s accomplishments and his dedication to the company with enduring gratitude,” Herbert K. Haas, chairman of the supervisory board of Hannover Re, said in the statement. “His life was an enthusiasm for his profession. His death leaves us at a profound loss, both personally and professionally. Our thoughts are with his family.”
The statement said that the supervisory board of Hannover Re “will deal with the succession in a timely manner.”
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