Markus Bassler

SVP, Global Head of Specialty at RenaissanceRe

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Entrepreneur with more than 26 years of international reinsurance experience, thereof > 19 years in senior management positions • Analytical generalist with broad know-how in all Lines of Business (Insurance & Reinsurance) • Established and strong network with decision makers of global accounts • Expert knowledge in International Property, Energy, Engineering/Construction, Terror, Nuclear, Direct & Facultative, Cyber and London markets (Lloyds and others) and in the development of global clients • Proven track record • Long-standing client and broker relationships worldwide (specifically UK, USA, EMEA, APac, China and Russia) • “Can do” attitude, dynamic extrovert • Team oriented, communicative and successful in motivating international and diverse teams • Resilient, open to new ideas/technology, challenges and change

Experience

  • RenaissanceRe (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • SVP, Global Head Specialty
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Worldwide Aviation, Agriculture, Accident&Health, Marine, Composite, Energy Up- and Downstream (including Oil&Gas, Renewables, Chemicals, Mining, Power, Pharmaceuticals), Terror and Political Violence, Engineering/Construction.

    • SVP, Global Head of Marine / Energy / Terror - Specialty Lines
      May 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Worldwide Marine, Energy Up- and Downstream (including Oil&Gas, Renewables, Chemicals, Mining, Power, Pharmaceuticals), Terror and Political Violence

  • PartnerRe (19 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head Specialty Property, Engineering & Downstream Treaty
      2019 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Worldwide Specialty Treaty: -Energy Onshore (including Oil & Gas, Mining, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals) -Special Risks incl. Specialty Property, D&F London Markets & Lloyd’s, Terror, Nuclear, Cyber, Multiline. Engineering / Construction incl. Machinery Breakdown, Renewable Energy, Inland Marine

    • Head Energy Onshore & Special Risks
      2013 - 2019 · 6 yrs

      Worldwide Specialty Treaty & Facultative: -Energy Onshore (including Oil & Gas, Mining, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals) -Special Risks incl. Specialty Property, D&F London Markets & Lloyd’s, Terror, Nuclear, Cyber, Multiline.

    • Head Energy Onshore
      2007 - 2013 · 6 yrs

      Worldwide Specialty Treaty & Facultative: -Energy Onshore (including Oil & Gas, Mining, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals) -Global Account Executive

  • Managing Director and Co-Founder at NF5 IT GmbH
    2000 - 2003 · 3 yrs

    -Company Strategy -Business Development -Investor Relations -Human Resources Product Development: -Rule-based uw engine -Real Time Insurance -iFile -iFile Industrial -Balance sheet analyzer

  • Senior Underwriter at Gen Re
    1995 - 2000 · 5 yrs

    -Facultative Property, Engineering, Marine -e-Business platform reinsurance (FacWorld) -Account Manager -Integrated Solutions -Internet Exposure -Internet Strategy -Flood Guidelines