RGA elects Hamilton chief Pina Albo; says diversity a 'key priority' for board

Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) has appointed Hamilton CEO Pina Albo to its board of directors, increasing the female representation on its board to 38 percent.

She will begin her service as an independent director on October 1, 2019. The addition of Albo also increases the size of RGA’s board of directors to 13 members.

RGA said it has made diversity, including gender diversity, a key priority for the board of directors and throughout the organisation.

As the chief executive officer of Hamilton Insurance Group, Albo leads efforts to change the way insurance is written through the use of data and technology. She currently sits on the board of directors for the IFG Companies, Blue Marble Microinsurance, and Attune Insurance.

Albo is also the deputy chair of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), and serves as an ambassador for the Insurance Supper Club, an international organization seeking to improve networking opportunities for women across the finance and insurance industries.

“Pina is a highly respected leader in the insurance industry and an exciting addition to the RGA Board,” said Anna Manning, president and chief executive officer, RGA. “Her established expertise in many aspects of our business makes her a valuable resource in meeting ongoing industry challenges and advancing RGA’s strategic initiatives.”

J. Cliff Eason, chairman of the board of directors, added: “Pina brings decades of experience in insurance and proven leadership capabilities. She understands the insurance industry and where it is headed, and she will provide the board with valuable insights as we guide RGA’s continued growth in the years ahead.”

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