Munich Re announces new CEO for Africa branch

Written by Michael Griffiths

16/09/2025

Munich Re has appointed Walter Voigts-von Forster as CEO of its Africa branch.

Voigts-von Forster will continue to be head of non-life for Munich Re Africa in addition to his CEO responsibility, reporting to Roland Eckl, Munich Re’s chief executive for Australasia, Greater China, MENA, Africa.

The German reinsurer confirmed the appointment would be effective from 1 February next year and remains subject to regulatory approval.

Walter Voigts-von Forster will succeed Nico Conradie in the role, who has decided to retire at the end of January 2026.

Eckl commented: “We are proud to be present in Africa for 57 years and we are committed to working with our clients here to create best-in-class reinsurance solutions. Nico played a decisive role in writing the history of Munich Re in Africa, making us the leading international player in the market and our team a well-trusted partner to our clients.

“I would like to thank Nico for his contribution as CEO over the past ten years. I am confident that Walter’s deep expertise and familiarity with African markets and clients will position him well to continue to build on this success.”

Walter Voigts-von Forster, who joined Munich Re in 2007, has held several positions within the group and was appointed head of non-life for Munich Re Africa in 2022.

He added: “I am excited and honoured to be selected to follow Nico in leading Munich Re Africa Branch. Munich Re is in Africa for the long-term, doing long-term business with long-term partners.

“Under my leadership, Munich Re will continue to be a stable reinsurer that can be relied upon. Together with our highly skilled employees from all of sub-Saharan Africa, I will be dedicated to providing the best possible reinsurance solutions to our clients across the continent.”

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