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Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited Receives Federal and Provincial Licensing to Operate as a Life and Health Reinsurer in Canada
Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited, a Member of Hannover Re Group, announces
receiving federal and provincial licensing to operate as a life and
health reinsurer in Canada. The branch will offer mortality risk
management; insurance based financial solutions; longevity; group life
and special risk solutions to direct carriers in Canada.
Chief Executive Officer, Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited, Ms. Debbie
O'Hare, announces the appointment of Mr. Amhlaoibh Lynch as General
Manager of the Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited Canadian Life Branch
(Canadian Life Branch). The Canadian Life Branch is based in Toronto, in
a common location with Hannover Rück SE Canadian Branch (operating as
P&C Branch in Canada since 1980) at 220 Bay Street.
"Through my career I have had the pleasure to work with Hannover Re on a
number of occasions and always admired its client focused approach and
embodiment of its 'Somewhat Different' philosophy and spirit. When I was
presented with the opportunity to lead Hannover Re's entry into Canada,
it was a 'no-brainer,' and I could not be happier to represent them.
Since joining Hannover Re, I have been incredibly impressed by our
global capabilities and client solution oriented approach, and I look
forward o leveraging the global organization to bring new ideas and
innovative solutions to the Canadian market. Consistent with the
Hannover Re values and goals, you can expect customer focused solutions
that are unique to the Canadian market and the characteristics of our
partners," said Mr. Lynch.
Prior to joining Hannover Re Group, Mr. Lynch was with Manulife
Financial since 1993, holding progressively more senior actuarial roles
across various functions including marketing, pricing, product
development, and asset liability management. Most recently, he was Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Affinity Markets, Canadian
Division Manulife Financial. In this role, Mr. Lynch was responsible for
the oversight and financial integrity of a broad portfolio of products
that encompassed Mortality, Morbidity, Property & Casualty and financial
risks. In addition, he was a member of the business management team and
was an adviser to the general manager on a variety of strategic
initiatives. Finally, he led the financial analysis and was a key
participant in two strategic acquisitions.
As General Manager of the Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited Canadian Life
Branch, Mr. Lynch will be responsible for developing and implementing
the Hannover Re Group's strategy to bring reinsurance solutions to life
and health clients in Canada. "With nearly three decades of experience
in the Canadian life market and a proven track record of leadership
success at Manulife Financial, Amhlaoibh brings an unsurpassed depth of
knowledge to Hannover Re as we enter this new market," said Ms. O'Hare.
About Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited
Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited, which writes L&H business as well as
Advanced Solutions business, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hannover Re
Group. Hannover Re, with gross premium of around EUR 14.0 billion, is
the third-largest reinsurer in the world. It transacts all lines of
property/casualty and life/health reinsurance and is present on all
continents with around 2,400 staff. The rating agencies most relevant to
the insurance industry have awarded Hannover Re very strong insurer
financial strength ratings (Standard & Poor's AA- "Very Strong" and A.M.
Best A+ "Superior").
Hannover Re (Ireland) Limited No. 4 Custom House Plaza, I.F.S.C. Dublin
1 Ireland
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