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Basel, December 12, 2023. The 2024 Annual General Meeting of Baloise Holding Ltd will see some changes to the membership of the company’s Board of Directors. Hugo Lasat will not stand for re-election after eight years as a member. The Board of Directors will propose Guido Fürer for election at the next Annual General Meeting.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express my deep gratitude to Hugo Lasat for his invaluable work on the Board of Directors. During his time as a member of the Board of Directors of Baloise, Hugo Lasat made a crucial contribution to moving the Company forward. The Investment and Risk Committee, in particular, benefited from his extensive asset management expertise. Hugo Lasat will now focus solely on his work as the Group CEO of a Belgian asset management and banking group. We wish him all the best for the future,” says Dr Thomas von Planta, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors will propose Guido Fürer for election to the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2024. Mr Fürer will add his considerable experience in the insurance industry and in asset management to the Board of Directors.

After finishing his Master in Economics, Mr Fürer completed a doctorate in financial risk management at the University of Zurich. He also has an Executive MBA from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France. He joined Swiss Re in 1997, where he held several positions. Following his appointment as Group Chief Investment Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee in 2012, he headed up Group Asset Management until the end of March 2023. Additionally, from 2019 to 2022, he was responsible for Swiss Re in Switzerland as Country President, and was Chairman of the Group Strategic Council.

“We are delighted to have found a proven investment expert in Guido Fürer, whose extensive knowledge of the insurance industry will complement the expertise on the Board of Directors of Baloise,” says Thomas von Planta. The nomination is subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting of Baloise Holding Ltd and the supervisory authority.
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Downloads CV Guido Fürer pdf - 89 KB Portrait Guido Fürer jpg - 5 MB
About Helvetia Baloise Helvetia Baloise is Switzerland’s largest multi-line insurer and one of Europe’s leading insurance groups. Every day, more than 22,000 employees work hard to support around 13 million customers with insurance, pension, and financial solutions. These customers range from individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through to international customer groups, which also benefit from areas such as specialty insurance and reinsurance. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Helvetia Baloise operates in eight European markets and in global specialty markets, combining its strong Swiss roots with a clear international focus. Helvetia Baloise creates safety and security and opens up opportunities, both today and in the future. Through profitable growth and business operations that are geared to long-term stability, we create tailored solutions for our customers, provide an attractive and reliable investment for our shareholders, promote strong partnerships and offer rewarding career prospects for our employees. Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd shares (HBAN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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