Gen Re hires AXA Equitable reinsurance head as new chief actuary

Gen Re, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, has appointed William Casill to join its North American life and health business as senior vice president and chief actuary.

In his new role, Casill will assume the strategic oversight of pricing and valuation for General Re Life Corporation. He will report to president and CEO Vincent DeMarco.

Casill most recently served as the head of reinsurance and corporate chief underwriter at AXA Equitable.

"We are excited about the experience Bill brings to Gen Re," DeMarco said. "His impressive wealth of knowledge will allow him to immediately support our profitable growth objectives."

Casill added: "What mainly attracted me to Gen Re was the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals, both within the company and across their wide range of clients. I look forward to working under a top quality brand and identifying ways we can be more competitive across markets."

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