Change in leadership at Baloise Life
Basel, 11 January 2012. Peter Zutter will become the interim CEO of Baloise Life (Liechtenstein) AG, replacing Annemie D’Hulster. He is Swiss and has been working for Baloise Group as Regional Manager for Belgium, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein since 2009. Prior to that, he has held various management positions at Swiss Re for twelve years. His appointment as CEO ad interim has yet to be approved by the regulatory authorities of Liechtenstein.Until his succession has been established, Peter Zutter will continue to expand the life business within the international life business (variable annuities and investment-type life insurances) based on the growth strategy of Baloise Group. The Co-operation between Baloise Life in Liechtenstein and Bâloise Vie in Luxembourg will be considerably reinforced, with the international life business being managed from Luxembourg.
Annemie D'Hulster is leaving Baloise Group at her own request. She has considerably shaped the set-up of Baloise Life (Liechtenstein) AG since 2008, turning it into a strategic business unit with a total of managed assets of approximately CHF 2.7 billion.
Markus Jost will become the new CFO of Baloise Life (Liechtenstein) AG
In addition to Finance, he will also be responsible for the Back Office, the Actuarial Office as well as for Legal & Compliance. He will become a member of the management team, subject to approval by the regulatory authorities of Liechtenstein. Markus Jost changes to Baloise Life from Generali Worldwide Group, where he acted as CFO of a subsidiary company. Prior to this, he was Head of Finance and Member of the Management of Nationale Suisse from 2004 to 2008.
Bâloise Holding Ltd. shares are quoted in the main segment of the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Baloise Group employs some 9,100 people.