"With his deep expertise in risk management in the re/insurance industry, he’s well equipped to navigate Swiss Re through the increasingly complex risk and regulatory landscape."
- Jacques de Vaucleroy, Chairman of Swiss Re
Bernhard Kaufmann currently serves as Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Helvetia Insurance Group. In the past, he’s also worked as Group CRO at NN Group, Group CRO at Munich Re, and CRO at ERGO Versicherungsgruppe AG, amongst others.
In his next role, Bernhard will succeed Patrick Raaflaub as Swiss Re’s Group CRO as of the 1st October 2025.
“We’re delighted to have found a seasoned leader […] With his deep expertise in risk management in the re/insurance industry, he’s well equipped to navigate Swiss Re through the increasingly complex risk and regulatory landscape,” said Jacques de Vaucleroy, Chairman of Swiss Re.
“I would also like to thank Patrick on behalf of the entire Board of Directors for his great contributions at Swiss Re over the years and wish him all the best for the future,” he added.
