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25 August 2023
Switzerland
Reporter Frances Jones

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Sompo appoints Angela Weiss as head of property and energy insurance for Continental Europe

Sompo International (Sompo) has appointed Angela Weiss as head of property and energy insurance for Continental Europe, effective 1 September.

She will be based in Zurich and will report to Ralph Brand, Sompo’s president of Continental Europe Insurance.

Weiss joins Sompo from Zurich Insurance where she was head of underwriting property, engineering lines and marinefor Switzerland and international Austrian business. Her previous experience includes various leadership and underwriting roles in property, energy, engineering lines, marine and risk engineering at Zurich Germany, AXA and FM Insurance.

Commenting on the appointment, Brand says: “We’re continuously investing in our property and energy offering for Continental Europe where we see a growing demand for market expertise and capacity.

He adds: “Angela’s in-depth industry knowledge and broad experience, combined with her extensive network within the insurance community, make her the ideal person to lead our ambitions in this important field and build a strong team across Continental Europe.”

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