Munich Re promotes UK life CEO Mari-Lizette Malherbe

She replaces Thomas Braune

Adam Saville
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CEO of UK & Irish life replaces CEO of Life and Health Reinsurance in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East

Mari-Lizette Malherbe started as chief executive of life and health reinsurance in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East from 1 November. Replacing Thomas Braune, she has been a part of the Munich Re group for 13 years, most recently in the role as CEO of Munich Re UK life branch. Malherbe said: "I am excited about taking on this new leadership challenge in the life reinsurance space. The Covid19 pandemic has highlighted again the social purpose of our products and the tenacity and resilience of the industry. Yet, at the same time it is a wake-up call to reconsider the way we enga...

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