Bermuda-based global reinsurer RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RenRe) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Robert “Bob” Qutub and Chief Portfolio Officer Ross Curtis will retire on December 31, 2026.
RenRe confirmed that Matthew Neuber, RenRe’s senior financial officer and corporate treasurer, will succeed Qutub as chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2027. He will continue to serve as the company’s corporate treasurer, join the governance committee and remain based at the company’s Bermuda headquarters pending immigration approval.
The reinsurer explained that the appointment reflects his significant contribution to the company and is part of its ongoing commitment to long-term succession planning.
Meanwhile, RenRe Group chief underwriting officer David Marra will take over Curtis’ responsibilities from 2027.
To ensure a smooth transition, Qutub will serve as strategic advisor to RenRe for 12 months following his retirement, while Curtis will serve as strategic advisor for 6 months.
Neuber’s current responsibilities include overseeing the reinsurer’s capital management, financial planning and forecasting activities. He joined RenRe in 2014, bringing experience in private equity and asset management.
He has served as company treasurer since 2019. During his time with the company, he held roles of increasing responsibility in capital partnerships, investor relations, strategic investments and M&A.
Neuber began his investment banking career at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, focusing on the insurance industry.
Kevin O’Donnell, President and CEO of RenRe, commented: “Since Bob joined us in 2016, he has provided rigorous financial oversight for RenaissanceRe’s rapid growth, including through two major acquisitions and geographic expansion. During his tenure, Bob has continued to refine our portfolio and operations to reflect RenaissanceRe Our continued scale, financial acumen and leadership have helped drive greater revenue diversification and financial resiliency, which are critical to our success. We are deeply grateful for his contributions and wish him and his family the best in his retirement.”
“Matt brings a proven track record of financial leadership with deep expertise in corporate finance and capital management. He has played a key role in advancing our strategy and expanding our finance function in line with RenaissanceRe’s growth. His appointment reflects not only his personal strengths but also the depth of internal talent we have developed at RenaissanceRe. I look forward to continuing our collaboration to drive long-term value for our shareholders.”
Qutub added: “I am honored to be part of RenaissanceRe and to have worked alongside so many great colleagues over the years. Having worked closely with Matt over the past decade, I am delighted to see him step into this role. I have every confidence in his leadership, strategic insight and financial expertise.”
O’Donnell continued, “Over the past 27 years, Ross has helped shape the company we are today – from founding Syndicate 1458 to overseeing significant growth as Group Chief Underwriting Officer, and most recently elevating our leadership in portfolio construction and capital efficiency as Chief Investment Officer. Importantly, he has had a lasting impact on our culture by embodying our values, championing inclusivity and developing generations of talent. We thank Ross for his leadership and wish him and his family a happy retirement.”
“As Chief Underwriting Officer, David has successfully grown RenaissanceRe’s portfolio, both organically and through the acquisition of Validus, while maintaining our collaborative, high-performance underwriting culture. I am confident that in this expanded role, he will build on his long track record of underwriting leadership, matching ideal risks with capital and advancing our value proposition to clients at scale.”
“It has been an honor to be part of the RenaissanceRe team for nearly three decades and contribute to a business characterized by underwriting excellence and a strong collaborative culture,” said Curtis. “I am proud of the company we have built and the deep client relationships we have cultivated. I have every confidence that these enduring strengths will continue to differentiate RenaissanceRe for years to come.”