Liberty Mutual Re appoints Manja Kollmann as chief operating officer

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Liberty Mutual Re appoints Manja Kollmann as chief operating officer

She will lead global operations, bringing expertise in IT transformation

Reinsurance

By
Kenneth Araullo

Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re) has appointed Manja Kollmann (pictured above) as its new chief operating officer, succeeding Kirk Maddern, who has been serving in the role on an interim basis.

Maddern will continue working alongside Kollmann until his retirement at the end of the year, ensuring a seamless transition.

Kollmann brings over 15 years of experience in the (re)insurance sectors, with a focus on operational efficiency and business transformation. Most recently, she served as director and head of information technology transformation at Generali Germany AG, where she oversaw strategic IT modernization initiatives.

Kollmann’s new role is seen as a key part of LM Re’s broader strategy to enhance its global operational capabilities and continue providing client-focused reinsurance solutions. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at Allianz Technology, Allianz SE, and Munich Re, where she led business transformation projects and strategic IT initiatives.

These leadership changes also follow other major developments within the Liberty Mutual group. In July, the company appointed Julie Haase as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

In that same month, LM Re appointed Mark De La Mare as the new head of operations for Australia and New Zealand, effective in October.

De La Mare will lead the company’s underwriting team in Sydney, reporting to James Green, Head of Property – London, and John McCabe, Chief Operating Officer – Asia Pacific.

In his new role, De La Mare will be responsible for spearheading LM Re’s strategy in Australia and New Zealand, a critical region for the company’s Asia Pacific growth plans. LM Re has stated that De La Mare will play a key role in advancing its underwriting capabilities and supporting clients across the region.

Rated A (Excellent) by AM Best for financial strength, Liberty Mutual Holding Co. continues to position its reinsurance division for growth, with new leadership appointments seen as integral to driving the company’s strategic initiatives.

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