Merchant banker with significant experience in launching innovative financial services startups, particularly in the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Participated in the launches of Partner Re, Annuity and Life Re, Scottish Annuity (each of the three raised their startup capital via an IPO on NASDAQ), Element Re (acquired by XL Capital), Greenlight Capital Re (NASDAQ symbol – GLRE), Spencer Capital Holdings, Third Point Re, and Cambrian Re. MBA from the Harvard Business School. Citizen and resident of Switzerland. (jtaussig@taussigcapital.com)