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Joachim Wenning

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Biography

Dr. Joachim Wenning serves as Chairman of the Board of Management at Munich Re, the world's leading reinsurer, a position he has held since April 2017. Under his exceptional leadership, Munich Re has achieved unprecedented financial performance, with the company's share price essentially doubling during his tenure and net profits consistently exceeding targets four years in a row. Born in Jerusalem in 1965, Dr. Wenning has dedicated over three decades to Munich Re, joining the company in 1991 as a treaty specialist and steadily advancing through various leadership roles. His strategic vision has positioned Munich Re at the forefront of the global reinsurance industry, with the company maintaining its number one ranking among global reinsurance groups since 2010. Dr. Wenning's comprehensive understanding of both life and property-casualty reinsurance, combined with his expertise in strategic development and international markets, has enabled him to navigate complex global challenges while delivering exceptional shareholder value. His leadership philosophy emphasizes sustainable growth, innovation, and stakeholder value creation. As a respected industry leader, he serves on the board of The Geneva Association, the premier international association of insurance company CEOs, where he contributes to shaping the future of the global insurance industry. Dr. Wenning announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025, concluding a distinguished career marked by operational excellence and transformational leadership.

Career History

Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO)

Mar 2017Nov 2025
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Key Responsibilities:
Overall strategic leadership and vision setting for global reinsurance operationsP&L responsibility for €70+ billion revenue organizationLeading digital transformation and innovation initiativesGroup Holdings, Group Strategy & M&A oversightGroup Communications and Public Affairs leadershipEconomics, Sustainability and Public Affairs directionGroup Human Resources and Executive Affairs management

Member of Board of Management

Dec 2008Mar 2017
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Key Responsibilities:
Life Division leadership and strategy developmentHuman Resources management across global operationsStrategic business development initiativesInternational market expansion oversight

Chief Executive Officer

Apr 2005Dec 2008
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Key Responsibilities:
Strategic development and business planningOperational leadership of Geneva-based operationsClient relationship management and business developmentRisk management and underwriting oversight

Head of Department - Life Reinsurance Latin America, Southern Europe and Middle East

May 2000Apr 2005
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Key Responsibilities:
Regional business development across Latin America, Southern Europe, and Middle EastClient relationship management and technical expertiseMarket analysis and strategic planningRisk assessment and underwriting guidance

Strategic Project Manager

Dec 1996May 2000
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Key Responsibilities:
Strategic project implementation for marketing and sales transformationBusiness process optimization and operational excellenceChange management and organizational developmentCross-functional team leadership

Treaty Specialist - Life Reinsurance

Dec 1990Dec 1996
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Key Responsibilities:
Technical responsibility for life reinsurance clients in GermanyTreaty analysis and risk assessmentClient consultation and technical supportProduct development and pricing expertise
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German

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Education

Dr. oec. publ. (Doctorate in Economics) from University of Munich (1995)

Degree in Economics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (University of Munich) (1991)

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