Degree in Mathematics and Business Administration, University of Mannheim; 1982, doctorate. Former Scientific Assistant to Chair, Insurance Business Management. 1983, joined Bavarian Re: 1986, Head, Non-Proportional Underwriting Department; 1988, Deputy Member of the Board; 1991, Member of the Board; 1993, Chairman of the Board of Management; 1995, Member, Swiss Re's Executive Board as Head, Bavarian Re Group; 2001, Head, Property and Casualty Business Group and Member, Executive Committee; 2008, Chief Operating Officer; February 2009, Chief Executive Officer.