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Profile
Prior to joining Century in 2004, Mr. Smith held the positions of President and CEO of Converium Reinsurance (North America) Inc. (2001–2003), Zurich Reinsurance (North America) Inc. (1997–2001), and Zurich Reinsurance Centre, Inc. (1995–1997).
Prior to joining Zurich, Mr. Smith launched the Market Information Department and Finite Risk brokerage unit of Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc., serving on that company's Board of Directors.
He has also served on the Board of Directors of ZRC from 1993 until 1997 and of the three Converium operating companies, Converium (Zurich), Converium (Germany) and Converium (North America).
Previously, he was responsible for the Property-Casualty Division of A.M.
Best Company and was Editor of Best's Insurance Reports and Best's Key Rating Guide.
Mr. Smith is a Trustee Emeritus for The Children's Storefront, a private, non-profit tuition free school in Harlem, NY.
Mr. Smith earned a BA degree from U.S.
International University in San Diego, CA and attended Ohio State University and the U.S.
Naval Flight School.
Former positions of Richard E. Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Century Private Equity Group
 The Century Private Equity Group Investment ManagersFinance Century Private Equity invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value less than USD 300 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of insurance services, health & benefits, banking & lending and asset & wealth management sectors. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 to 100 million. It also acquires majority and minority interest. | Private Equity Investor | 30/09/2010 |
Converium Reinsurance (North America), Inc.
 Converium Reinsurance (North America), Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life and health reinsurance services | President | 31/12/2003 |
Zurich Reinsurance Centre Holdings, Inc.
 Zurich Reinsurance Centre Holdings, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Insurance concern | President | 31/12/1997 |
A. M. Best Co., Inc.
 A. M. Best Co., Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides news, credit ratings and financial data products and services for the insurance industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Zurich Reinsurance Centre Holdings, Inc.
Zurich Reinsurance Centre Holdings, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Insurance concern | Finance |
Converium Reinsurance (North America), Inc.
Converium Reinsurance (North America), Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides life and health reinsurance services | Finance |
The Century Private Equity Group
The Century Private Equity Group Investment ManagersFinance Century Private Equity invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value less than USD 300 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of insurance services, health & benefits, banking & lending and asset & wealth management sectors. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 to 100 million. It also acquires majority and minority interest. | Finance |
A. M. Best Co., Inc.
A. M. Best Co., Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides news, credit ratings and financial data products and services for the insurance industry | Technology Services |
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