SCOR Global Life bolsters France leadership in expansion move

French reinsurer SCOR's international life and health subsidiary SCOR Global Life has made three new appointments to strengthen its position in the French market.

Barthélemy Philippe is promoted to director of the French Market. Formerly the head of client solutions for SCOR Global Life, Philippe will now lead the French market, working closely with clients in the region. He will report to Pilar Santamaria Cases, head of Western Europe and Latin America, and will be based in Paris.

Jean-Philippe Lavergne is promoted to deputy director of the French Market. Lavergne will support business development teams in the group’s new strategic plan. He will report to Philippe, also based in Paris.

Finally, Olivier Cabrignac is promoted to head of innovation for Western Europe and Latin America. Formerly deputy director of the French market, Cabrignac will now assume a role focused on innovation across the consumer journey in the markets of France, Iberia, Italy and Latin America. He will report to Pilar Santamaria Cases, and will remain based in Paris.

Brona Magee, deputy CEO & head of global markets at SCOR Global Life, said: “The French market in its diversity is of fundamental importance to SCOR Global Life's business. Over the years, we have developed a strong and solid relationship with our clients based on mutual trust. We now have the ambition to continue to leverage our innovation, data and knowledge to expand our offerings in this important market, further supporting our clients in their development.

"As we are preparing our next strategic plan, strengthening the French and Western European market teams, with their ability to develop innovative client solutions, is key to meet our ambitions. These appointments show the strength and depth of the talent we have at SCOR Global Life. I would also like to sincerely thank Gilles Thivant for the 22 years he has spent at SCOR Global Life.”