Mr. Hedde manages the Risk Accumulation Department, which includes the catastrophe management, risk accumulation and geo research functions within Munich Re America.    His responsibilities include oversight of  corporate accumulation issues at Munich Re America; including the use of Catastrophe Risk Models, Client Cat Risk Consulting Services, and portfolio management and optimization.  Additionally, he manages a group of scientists that provide seismological and meteorological expertise and research capabilities to Munich Re America and its’ clients.

Mr. Hedde received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York – Albany, and holds the CPCU Designation.  He has 30+ years experience at Munich Re America, holding various positions within the Company.  He currently serves as the Chairman of  the Board of Directors of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IIBHS), and is a founding Board Member of the International Society of Catastrophe Managers (ISCM).