1976-81, studies in Law; 1981, first state bar exam; 1983, second state bar exam; 1984, doctoral thesis. Since 1985, with Munich Re: 1997-2000, Head, Sao Paulo office, Brazil; 2000-03, Member of the Board of Management; since 2004, Chairman of the Board of Management. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, ERGO. Member of the Board of Directors, Geneva Association. Member, Board Committee, German Insurance Association. Interests: sport, culture, travelling.