Press release
29 April 2024 - N 06
Claire McDonald is appointed CEO of SCOR Business Solutions and member of SCOR's
Executive Committee
Claire McDonald joins SCOR as CEO of SCOR Business Solutions (SBS), the
company's large corporate risks insurance unit, previously named SCOR Specialty
Insurance. She will also serve as a member of the Executive Committee. Claire
will be responsible for affirming SBS's position as a technical Specialty
Commercial Insurer, focusing on building a balanced and resilient portfolio, in
line with the targets set out in SCOR's three-year strategic plan Forward 2026.
Based in London, Claire will report to Jean-Paul Conoscente, CEO of SCOR P&C.
Her appointment will take effect on 1 September 2024.
Romain Launay, who was previously CEO of SCOR Specialty Insurance, is leaving
the Group to pursue new professional opportunities.
Jean-Paul Conoscente, CEO of SCOR P&C, comments: "With more than 20 years of
underwriting and senior leadership experience, Claire is an excellent addition
to the P&C team. Her deep expertise, acquired in all areas of specialty
insurance throughout her career, will bring us even closer to our clients. I
look forward to working alongside her, as we continue to leverage on favorable
market conditions. I would like to thank Romain Launay who has helped double the
size of our specialty insurance business during his time at SCOR P&C, and I wish
him all the best in his future endeavors."
Thierry Léger, Chief Executive Officer of SCOR, comments: "I am delighted to
welcome Claire to the Executive Committee. In addition to her extensive track
record, her recognized leadership qualities together with her innovative and
forward-thinking mindset will be a valuable asset for SCOR. I extend my
gratitude to Romain Launay, who is leaving SCOR after twelve years. During that
time, he climbed the ladder to support the company's development at the highest
level and contributed significantly to the Group's success. I wish him every
success in the next stage of his career."
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Biography
Claire McDonald, a UK citizen, is a Chartered Insurer and a member of the
Chartered Insurance Institute. She began her career in 1987 as an underwriter at
the Allianz group in the UK, and after underwriting in Commercial Lines,
Property and Energy would eventually go on to specialize in Onshore Energy. She
was appointed Head of Energy EMEA at Allianz Global Risks/Allianz Global
Corporate & Commercial in 2002, and Chief Underwriting Officer for Energy
globally for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE in 2006. In 2007, she
turned her focus to operations, becoming Head of Operations at Allianz Global
Corporate & Specialty, first in London and then in Paris. From 2012 onwards, she
moved into a global role as Head of Governance, Global Operations. In 2015 she
was promoted to Global Practice Leader - Allianz Multinational and in 2016 in
addition became the Global Head of Operations for Allianz Global Corporate &
Specialty SE. In 2019, she left the Allianz group to join HDI Global SE as
Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, and in 2022 she was made a member of
the Executive Board as CUO responsible for Property, Engineering, Marine and
Risk Consulting. Claire is Chair of the International Underwriting Association
(IUA) and of iWIN, the insurance women's inclusivity network. She is also Vice-
President of the Insurance Institute of London.
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