American Re Names Tony Kuczinski to Head Alternative Market Unit

Munich Re announced the appointment of Anthony J. Kuczinski as President of Munich-American RiskPartners, part of the newly created business unit it has established (see IJ Website May 29) to handle alternative market insurance products and risk management services.

The decision to combine the ART units of American Re and its parent company, Munich Re aims to build a larger market share in the expanding area of alternative risks by creating a world-wide operation, headquartered in new York. The company also expects to reduce costs by combining the two operations.

Kuczinski is currently Chief Corporate Resource Officer of American Re and President of an affiliated company, Munich-American Global Services, Inc., and is also a a member of the Company’s senior management team.

Albert J. Beer, President, Strategic Business Units of American Re, praised his abilities, stating that, “Tony Kuczinski is a great choice for President of RiskPartners. Having previously served as its CFO and led its Insurance Company Operations unit, he already knows RiskPartners’ clients, producers and employees well. He also knows and is supportive of RiskPartners alternative market vision to be a market leader. We believe Tony will lead RiskPartners to new success through consistent underwriting and efficient service. We are also grateful for the significant contributions Bill Moll has made to American Re over the last twelve years and wish him well in his new endeavors.”