Christian Schaer
About Christian Schaer
Christian Schaer serves as the Lead Underwriter at New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (newre), a position he has held since 2019, following a progressive career in underwriting that began in 2009.
Work at New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (NewRe)
Christian Schaer has been serving as the Lead Underwriter at New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (NewRe) since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing underwriting processes and ensuring the company meets its risk management objectives. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Underwriter at NewRe from 2015 to 2019, where he advanced his expertise in underwriting practices. His career at NewRe began in 2010 when he joined as an Underwriter, a position he held until 2015.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Industry
Before his tenure at New Reinsurance Company Ltd., Christian Schaer gained valuable experience in the insurance sector. He briefly worked as a Senior Underwriter at Munich Re (Group) in 2015 for two months. Additionally, he was a Trainee at The Glacier Group, LLC from 2009 to 2010. His early career included an engineering internship at Basler & Hofmann AG from 2005 to 2006, which provided foundational knowledge in engineering principles relevant to underwriting.
Education and Expertise
Christian Schaer holds a Master of Science degree from ETH Zürich, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He also attended Universität Mozarteum Salzburg from 2008 to 2010, further enhancing his academic background. In 2018, he briefly studied at the University of St. Gallen. His educational qualifications support his extensive experience in underwriting and risk assessment within the insurance industry.