PartnerRe
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Richard Chu joins from PartnerRe, where he was head of financial risks for Asia Pacific.
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The reinsurer experienced a “notable decrease” of catastrophe losses last year.
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The company has improved performance and brought in new top management – but its direction under Covéa remains to be seen.
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Jon Colello will become president in the management shake-up.
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Benjamin Weber is set to retire in early 2024 after 25 years at the carrier.
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The company said the NEP expansion reflected 6% growth in P&C, 7% in specialty lines and 21% in L&H.
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Jarrier has been with the carrier for over two decades, most recently as head of worldwide pricing and analytics.
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Most forecasters predict below-average activity in the region – but opposing weather phenomena mean uncertainty is higher than usual.
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The ratings agency said PartnerRe would act as a ‘natural diversifier’ to Covéa’s operations.
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The appointments to the board begin with immediate effect.
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Overall, the carrier posted $408mn of cat and man-made losses in Q3, up from $333mn a year earlier, of which $297mn related to Hurricane Ida and the European floods.
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She will succeed CFO and EVP Nick Burnet, who will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
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