Global multi-line reinsurer Fortitude Re has appointed Greta Hager as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with Kai Talarek transitioning to the newly created role of Chief Growth & Optimization Officer, effective August 17th, 2024.
Both Hager and Talarek will be reporting to Alon Neches, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the reinsurer.
As CFO, Hager will lead the company’s controllership, tax, financial planning and analysis, as well as the strategic finance teams.
Most recently, she served as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at Mass Mutual. Hager brings much experience to the role, having held leadership positions with AIG and Grant Thornton.
Talarek will transition from his prior role as CFO into the role of Chief Growth & Optimization Officer to further focus on the company’s competitive capabilities and lead Fortitude Re’s growth strategy.
He will remained focused on Fortitude Re’s corporate development, capital management, treasury and investor relations functions, ensuring future growth is supported by a strong capital structure, efficient funding, and a value proposition that continues to resonate with clients, regulators, and capital providers.
CEO Neches commented on the appointments, “I’m thrilled to welcome Greta to Fortitude Re and to continue working closely with Kai to ensure we achieve sustainable, high-quality growth.
“Delivering world-class client service requires world-class talent. Greta and Kai embody why we feel that #destinationFortitudeRe delivers so strongly on both fronts.”
