Thomas Artmann brings over 36 years of industry experience to the role.
LONDON: 05 October 2026 – Willis Re, the specialist global reinsurance broking and advisory business, today announced the appointment of Thomas Artmann as CEO of Willis Re Germany, effective immediately.
Based in Munich, Artmann will lead the development of Willis Re’s operations in Germany, overseeing the establishment of the company’s presence in the region and driving the delivery of its strategic objectives.
Artmann is a leading industry figure with over 36 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, including 25 years working exclusively at Munich Re. Most recently, he served as CEO of Munich Re Syndicates Ltd. and was previously a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Munich Re’s Lloyd’s subsidiary, Munich Re Underwriting Ltd.
Commenting on the announcement, Lucy Clarke, Board Member of Willis Re, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Thomas as CEO of our German operations. His extensive expertise, strong leadership and longstanding relationships across the German reinsurance market and globally make him exceptionally well placed to lead the business through the next phase of growth, delivering on our client-focused ambitions and further strengthening our position in this important market.”
Artmann added:
“It is an exciting time to be joining Willis Re, with the business extremely well positioned to expand its international presence. Their combination of exceptional talent, robust market insight and pioneering technology creates a truly differentiated proposition for clients. I’m looking forward to drawing on my experience and relationships to build on these strengths and deliver innovative solutions while driving Willis Re’s strong growth plans for Germany.”
