Swiss Re's Zingg moves to Catlin

Catlin Group has appointed Martin Zingg as chief investment officer with effect from 1 March. He will be based in Catlin’s office in Zurich, Switzerland.

As chief investment officer, Zingg will be responsible for investment strategy and the management of Catlin’s US$7bn in cash and investments. He will report to Benjamin Meuli, Catlin’s chief financial officer.

Zingg has held several investment management and financial positions at Swiss Re, which he joined in September 1995. He was most recently managing director-asset management and head of private equity in Zurich, responsible for Swiss Re’s alternative investments and for managing the company’s private equity investment portfolio and relationships.

Catlin chief financial officer Benjamin Meuli said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Zingg as Catlin’s chief investment officer.

"Martin has acquired a wealth of investment experience and knowledge during his 15 years with Swiss Re, and I believe that he is the ideal person to lead Catlin’s investment management operations.”