Munich Reinsurance America Appoints Kuchma Chief Operations Officer of the Reinsurance Division
2019/10/09
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Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (Munich Re) has appointed Anita Kuchma as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Reinsurance Division. Kuchma will report directly to Steve Levy, President and CEO of Reinsurance Division, Munich Reinsurance America, Inc., and will be a member of the Reinsurance Division’s Executive Leadership Team.
“We welcome Anita to this new executive leadership role,” said Levy. “With 27 years of experience at Munich Re in a variety of leadership positions, Anita has an in-depth understanding of our business and is uniquely qualified to assume the COO position. She is a highly respected professional, dedicated to promoting engaged, team-based problem solving. Her strong track record in both financial management and underwriting gives her a unique perspective that will help guide our organization as we continue to seek ways to help our clients protect against new and evolving risks.”
“I am thrilled to begin this new chapter of my career,” said Kuchma. “From data analytics to product development, we will continue to look for innovative ways to enhance customer solutions and services. I look forward to working with the Executive Leadership Team and the entire Reinsurance Division as we continue to grow strategically with a focus on customer service.”
Since joining Munich Re, Kuchma has held various multi-line underwriting positions including several management positions in which she was responsible for the underwriting and management of large portfolios of business. In the past, she has also served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Head of Planning and Controlling responsible for leading the planning, forecasting, budget, and financial analysis units. In 2019, she joined the Reinsurance Division to lead the Professional Liability and Cyber team.
Kuchma holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and an MBA in Finance, both from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
About Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
Munich Re, US is one of the largest reinsurers in the United States. We provide reinsurance coverages, specialty reinsurance, and risk management solutions to commercial and personal lines insurance carriers, agents and brokers, program administrators, and managing general agents. Our admitted and non-admitted insurance company affiliates offer specialty insurance products. We provide insurance carriers with white label products to help protect against the devastating effects of natural catastrophes and emerging risks, while our Innovation Lab offers client solutions in a rapidly evolving technology risk landscape. We believe that by looking out for our clients’ best interests with innovative risk solutions we can help build more resilient communities and close insurance gaps.
Munich Reinsurance America, Inc., a subsidiary of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in München (“Munich Re”), earns high ratings for financial strength from A.M. Best Company. We serve our clients from our Princeton, New Jersey campus and regional offices throughout the United States. For additional information visit www.munichreamerica.com.