Background
Thompson, Norman David was born on July 30, 1934 in Rockville Centre, New York, United States. Son of Norman J. and Laurel H. (Johnson) Thompson.
Thompson, Norman David was born on July 30, 1934 in Rockville Centre, New York, United States. Son of Norman J. and Laurel H. (Johnson) Thompson.
Bachelor with distinction, Wesleyan University, 1956. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1959. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1973.
Private practice law, New York City, 1961-1962;
corporation secretary, General Reins. Corporation, New York City, 1964-1969;
vice president, General Reins. Corporation, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1969;
vice president, general counsel, secretary, General Reins.
Corporation, 1976-1977;
executive vice president, North America Reins. Corporation, New York City, 1977-1978;
president, North America Reins. Corporation, 1978-1992;
chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Reins.
American Corporation (formerly North America Reins.), 1992-1995;
chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Re American Holding Corporation (formerly SwissRe Holding Company), 1992-1997;
chairman, SwissRe Group of Companies (United States), 1992-1995.
Director National Legal Center for Public Interest, chairman, 1992-1995. Trustee College Insurance, 1992, 98. With United States Army, 1959-1960.
Member Reins Association American (chairman 1982-1983), National Association Casualty and Surety Executives (president 1986-1987), American Arbitration Association (board directors, chairman finance committee 1992-1993), American Institute Property and Casualty Underwriters (trustee, 1992-1998), University Club (New York City), Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club (Westport, Connecticut).
Married Joyce L. Angeletti, June 7, 1958. Children: John L., Jennifer L., Sarah S.