30 April 2018Insurance

Willis Re appoints MD of EMEA Life & Health from Guy Carpenter

Willis Re, the reinsurance business of Willis Towers Watson has appointed Franck Pinette as managing director of its EMEA life & health practice with effect from April 30, 2018.

Reporting to Tony Melia, CEO of Willis Re International, Pinette will be based in London and will lead Willis Re's development in the fast expanding life & health market in the EMEA region, according to a company statement.

Pinette brings over 30 years’ experience in life reinsurance, including 11 years as head of Partner Re's worldwide life reinsurance unit and most recently eight years as CEO of Guy Carpenter’s European life reinsurance operations.

“Franck’s experience and proven expertise will significantly enhance the capabilities of our International Life & Health practice, which, led by Greg Solomon in Hong Kong and supported by Nigel Sedgwick in London, works in partnership with our market leading Willis Towers Watson life consulting teams,” Melia said.

Alkis Tsimaratos, managing director, head of EMEA West/South, Willis Re added: “With the advent of Solvency II and other regulatory frameworks around the world, life insurers are much more conscious of the impact that reinsurance can have on their balance sheets, P&L and wider risk management. As clients increasingly review their reinsurance arrangements Willis Re can provide impartial advice and broader market access.”

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