Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has announced the appointment of Chris Favorito as head of executive risks for North America.

In his new role, Favorito will be responsible for leading the underwriting strategy for the North American executive risk book of business, including a suite of management liability products designed for public and private companies.

Prior to taking on his new role, Favorito was a vice president in the team’s management liability group. He joined Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in 2011, and was a founding member of the company’s management liability business in North America. He has more than 20 years of industry experience.

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“We are pleased to have Chris step into this role to further support our management liability business,” said Laura Coppola, global head of FINRO and head of casualty North America at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. “Over the past 10 years, Chris has proven his ability and success in differentiating the experience of our customers, and I’m confident that he’ll continue to enhance and deliver a differentiated offering to our clients.”