Munich Re appoints new UK life chief executive

Munich Re has appointed Mari Lizette Malherbe as chief executive officer (CEO) for Munich Re London life branch, the reinsurer's UK & Ireland life business.

Malherbe replaces Andy Batley and will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the strategy while overseeing all business lines.

Malherbe has held various pricing and product development roles within the Munich Re group. In 2016, she joined the senior management team of Munich Re London life branch, first as head of pricing & marketing, later moving on to commercial director. Malherbe has a “strong actuarial and commercial background in protection, longevity and structured reinsurance business,” Munich Re noted in a corporate statement.

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