Berkshire Hathaway-owned Gen Re bolsters leadership in Southern Africa

Berkshire Hathaway-owned reinsurer  Gen Re has bolstered its leadership in Southern Africa with the appointment of two new managing directors.

Cindy Blanchard (pictured) and Jason Cooper-Williams will become new joint managing directors of General Reinsurance Africa, taking over from current managing director Peter Temple.

Temple will remain on the board of General Reinsurance Africa as a non-executive director, while continuing in his role as Gen Re’s head of segment for the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa, and the Caribbean.

Blanchard and Cooper-Williams will lead the company's life and headlth business in Southern Africa.

Temple said: “This joint appointment is an advantageous one as Cindy and Jason bring complementary strengths and a fresh, diverse approach from their previous roles as Operational Director and Actuarial Director of Gen Re Africa respectively.

“This blend of talent will have a significant impact as Gen Re helps clients to navigate today’s challenging climate and embrace the opportunities that the next decades promise our industry and continent.”

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