Gallagher today announced two appointments in Switzerland to lead the expansion of the business.
In the first of these, Gosia Kuczewska will be joining the firm as Head of Distribution and Client Management. Gosia brings over 17 years of insurance experience gained across broking, underwriting, and client management and brings experience in accident & health, property, marine, and professional indemnity lines. In her role at Gallagher, Gosia will lead the team responsible for developing distribution and client engagement across Switzerland with a focus on new business development.
Gallagher has also created a new Chief Broking Officer for Switzerland who will oversee the team delivering insurance and risk management solutions to clients. Samuel Trost, who formerly oversaw client management and business development, is moving into this role. Samuel joined Gallagher in 2021 having started his career in 2010 at Allianz before moving into broking in 2014. Both Gosia and Samuel will report to CEO of Switzerland for Gallagher, Christian Peters.
Gallagher has had a presence in Switzerland since 2019 and offers a range of insurance and risk management services across financial lines, construction, property and its specialist art practice Gallagher accurART.
Commenting on the appointments, Christian Peters said: "Gosia and Samuel will both play a pivotal role in growing our Swiss client base and by creating these distinct roles we will be well placed to deliver on our growth aspirations. The Swiss economy is experiencing subdued but resilient growth, in particular with low inflation and a consistent employment market, and our team are well placed to support businesses navigating the risks firms are currently facing.
"Gosia has a strong track record of delivering portfolio growth, building high-performing teams and managing key strategic client relationships. Her combination of broking experience, technical knowledge and collaborative leadership style aligns strongly with our values and ambitions at Gallagher and she will be a great asset to our business.
"Samuel has a wealth of knowledge of Gallagher clients and will be a fantastic lead for our broking teams in Switzerland. His extensive background in financial lines means he has in-depth knowledge of a key line of business in which Gallagher operates. I look forward to working with them both as we grow our business."