Gallagher Re mulls growth in France and Belgium with senior RGA hire

Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has tapped a RGA executive to lead its growth and expansion in the life reinsurance markets of France and Belgium.

Arnaud Mézière (pictured) has joined the broker as executive director.

Mézière has 20 years of industry experience. Most recently, he was a senior business developer at Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA). Prior to that, he worked at BNP Paribas Cardif for 13 years working in senior positions both in France and overseas, including chief finance officer and chief actuary.

Franck Pinette, Gallagher Re’s managing director of life & health, said: “Arnaud is ideally positioned to drive the expansion of our traditional reinsurance offering in the region, to replicate the success and strong growth we have seen on the structured reinsurance side.

“His leadership experience combined with his specialist expertise will be a huge asset to us as we look to build our presence in these important markets, where the opportunities for growth are matched by our own ambitious plans. We are excited to welcome Arnaud to the team.”