Sten Dunér appointed new President of Länsförsäkringar AB

Sten Dunér has been appointed President of Länsförsäkringar AB. Sten Dunér has served as Acting President since October 2009 and prior to that was the company’s CFO.

“Following a recruitment process involving internal and external candidates, Sten Dunér emerged as the obvious choice for the position. The process of identifying a new President revealed that the job is one of the most attractive and coveted in the industry,” said Hans Jonsson, Board Chairman of Länsförsäkringar AB. “Länsförsäkringar’s growth strategy is based on a leading market position in non-life insurance for the continued expansion in the areas of life assurance and banking services. The position requires an individual with broad and extensive knowledge of the insurance and finance industry. The person should also have a large national and international network, inspire widespread confidence and maintain a high level of integrity. Furthermore, we looked for a President whose style of leadership was based on listening to others and a straightforward approach. Sten Dunér meets all of these rigorous demands and is also a very amiable person.” “I believe that this is the best job in the insurance and bank market in Sweden so, naturally, I am very pleased and honoured,” said Sten Dunér. “Länsförsäkringar’s success is primarily due to two key factors: the unique foundation that the regional insurance companies have in their home markets, and our core values. By enhancing these two factors and allowing them to have a deeper impact on our operations, we can create the basis for continued growth and intensified competitiveness for our customers.” Facts about Sten Dunér: Born 1951, grew up in Gothenburg. Married to Ingela, three children. Lives in Lidingö. Employed at Länsförsäkringar AB since 1982, former CFO and Head Controller. Previous experience: Such positions as Vice President of Stockholm Re, Nordic Bank London, KPMG, Manchester. Board assignment: Fastighets AB Balder.