RenaissanceRe’s succession plans name Matthew Neuber and David Marra

RenaissanceRe has announced retirement plans for Robert “Bob” Qutub, chief financial officer, and Ross Curtis, chief portfolio officer, who intend to bow out on December 31, 2026.

Matthew Neuber (pictured right), currently senior financial officer and corporate treasurer, will succeed Qutub as chief financial officer effective January 1, 2027. He will retain his role as corporate treasurer and join the company’s governance committee.

At the same time, group chief underwriting officer David Marra (pictured left) will assume oversight of Curtis’ responsibilities in 2027.

Kevin O’Donnell, president and chief executive officer, said Qutub had overseen a period of rapid growth since joining RenaissanceRe in 2016, including acquisitions and geographic expansion, while helping diversify earnings and strengthen financial resilience.

He added: “Matt brings a proven track record of financial leadership, with deep expertise in corporate finance and capital management. He has played a pivotal role in advancing our strategy and has scaled our Treasury function in line with RenaissanceRe’s growth.”

Qutub said: “It has been an honor to be part of RenaissanceRe and to work alongside so many outstanding colleagues over the years. Having worked closely with Matt over the past decade, I am delighted to see him assume this role.”

O’Donnell said Curtis had played a key role in shaping the company over nearly three decades, including establishing Syndicate 1458 and advancing RenaissanceRe’s portfolio construction and capital efficiency capabilities.

He added: “David has successfully grown RenaissanceRe’s portfolio as Chief Underwriting Officer, both organically and through the Validus acquisition, while maintaining our collaborative, high-performing underwriting culture.”

Curtis said: “It has been a true privilege to be part of the RenaissanceRe team for nearly thirty years and to contribute to a business defined by underwriting excellence and a strong, collaborative culture.”

To support the transition, Qutub will remain a strategic adviser to the company for 12 months following his retirement, while Curtis will serve in an advisory role for six months.

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