Cindy Blanchard and Jason Cooper-Williams have taken over as the new joint Managing Directors of General Reinsurance Africa Ltd, part of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, where they will lead the firm’s life & health business in Southern Africa.
Effective January 1st, 2022, the pair assumed the role from Peter Temple, who will remain on the Board of General Reinsurance Africa as a non-executive director.
Temple will continue to serve as Gen Re’s Head of Segment for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa, and the Caribbean.
Commenting on the appointments of Blanchard and Cooper-Williams, 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.”
This announcement comes after the firm announced the launch of a new office at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), bolstering its presence in the Middle East.
