Debono joins SI Re as Underwriting Manager for Italy and Northern Europe

Swiss reinsurer SIGNAL IDUNA Reinsurance Ltd (SI Re) has appointed Simone Debono as Underwriting Manager for Italy and Northern Europe.

Debono joins SI Re from Helvetia Re, where she spent more than a decade as Senior Underwriter, managing a portfolio across the Nordic countries, Malta, Cyprus, and Greece.

Before this, she held various positions at Allianz Re and Converium Reinsurance in Zurich, as well as at Skuld P&I Club in Oslo.

Debono officially joined SI Re on 4 August 2025 and will be responsible for the Nordic and Italian markets.

According to the firm, she will gradually take over responsibility for these markets from Thomas Bodenschatz for Northern Europe and Nicolas Schmidhauser for Italy.

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“Both will remain available to our clients during this transition period to ensure continuity and the customary high service standards of SI Re,” the firm added.

After the transition, Thomas Bodenschatz will concentrate on serving SI Re’s cedents and further strengthening its portfolio in the German and Austrian markets.

Simone Debono reports to Dr Robert Salzmann, CUO of SI Re, who commented, “Simone Debono brings an exceptional combination of technical expertise, market insight, and client focus.

“Her international track record across various European markets makes her a great asset for SI Re and our clients. With Simone Debono, we continue to invest in the long-term partnerships and the high service quality that distinguishes SI Re.”