SCOR Global Life, a division of global insurer and reinsurer SCOR, has announced a number of promotions in France, strengthening its position in the country.
Formerly the Head of Client Solutions for SCOR Global Life, Barthélemy Philippe has been promoted to Director of the French Market. In this role, Philippe will work closely with clients in the market and will be based in Paris, reporting to Pilar Santamaria Cases, Head of Western Europe and Latin America.
Jean-Philippe Lavergne has been promoted to support Philippe as Deputy Director of the French Market. In this role, Lavergne will support business development teams in delivering the company’s ambitious roadmap for the French market, and will be based in Paris, reporting to Philippe.
The international re/insurer has also announced the promotion of Olivier Cabrignac to Head of Innovation for Western Europe and Latin America. Formerly Deputy Director of the French Market, Cabrignac will now take on a role focused on innovation across the consumer markets of France, Iberia, Italy, and Latin America. Based in Paris, Cabrignac will report to Pilar Santamaria Cases.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Head of Global Markets at SCOR Global Life, Brona Magee, 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.”
