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Rolf Gerling

Rolf Gerling

Rolf Gerling (#1739)

Global Rank #1739
Country Rank #105
Country Germany

Rolf Gerling is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Insurance
  • Germany
  • M
  • 71 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,739
Country Rank #105
Net Worth $2.4B
Previous Worth $2.4B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Germany
Industry Insurance
Age 71 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 15 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Zurich, Switzerland
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Personal Stats

Age 71
Source Of Wealth Insurance
Residence Zurich, Switzerland
Citizenship Germany
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Zurich
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.4B
Current Net Worth $2.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Rolf Gerling inherited insurer Gerling Konzern, showed little interest in managing it and saw the legacy plunge into turmoil. His grandfather Robert founded the business in 1904 and his father, Hans, expanded it into a global insurance group. Hans died in 1992. Mismanagement, losses from the September 11 attacks and costly asbestos claims led Rolf to sell the company for an estimated $1 billion in 2005. His portfolio includes real estate through companies like DufourIm AG, which is headed by long-time Gerling confidant Heino von Have. A passionate environmentalist, Gerling leads a withdrawn life in Switzerland.

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Did You Know?

In the 1990s, Gerling was instrumental in getting 50 insurance companies to sign a UN pledge to consider environmental problems in their business practices.

He attended a Montessori school as a child and studied analytical psychology at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $2.4B (May 4, 2026)

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