Richard Etridge takes over from Robbie Klaus.
Glacier Insurance AG, part of the Switzerland-based Glacier Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Etridge as chief executive officer.
Etridge takes his new position over from Robbie Klaus and will continue as a member of Glacier’s senior leadership team.
Etridge has 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and has worked in various senior underwriting positions for major insurers such as GE Frankona, Faraday and Converium. He joined Glacier as a founder and has worked for the Glacier Group since its inception in December 2004.
Robbie Klaus, chief executive officer of the Glacier Group, said: “Richard has had a vital role in the Glacier Group’s evolution and he has been the driving force behind the successful launch and subsequent growth of Glacier Insurance. His management skills, practical underwriting experience and first-hand knowledge of our existing and target markets will serve him well as he leads Glacier Insurance in to the next stage of its global development.”
Richard Etridge, chief executive officer of Glacier Insurance, added: “Glacier Insurance has had an extremely successful first two years. I look forward to working closely with our country Managing Directors Tim Hofmeister and Steven Price, and our growing underwriting teams, to expand our offering to customers and brokers worldwide.”
