Simon Curtis has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Munich Re’s North American life business, effective 3 September.
In his new role Curtis will be responsible for providing oversight, best practices and harmonisation of financial practices for North America, as well as financial aspects of Munich Re Canada (life).
Prior to joining Munich Re Curtis was a partner in Deloitte’s assurance and advisory practice.
Mary Forest, head of North American life at Munich Re, said: “Curtis is a well-known and respected leader within the actuarial community and greater financial services sector.”
“We welcome the expertise and deep industry knowledge that he will bring to our organisation and the resulting benefit this will create for our clients.”
Curtis’s appointment comes following the announcement that Doug Tozer will retire in the spring of 2014 after more than 20 years as CFO and appointed actuary in Canada.
Tozer said: “The addition of Curtis to the role of North American CFO underscores our commitment to providing innovative solutions and the best technical expertise in the life reinsurance industry.’
