MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN), Metlife and AXA’s international employee benefits (EB) joint venture, has appointed Ricardo Almeida as head of distribution.
Almeida has almost 20 years of experience working in the EB industry and has been with MAXIS GBN since 2016, serving as its Americas distribution leader.
In that role, he was responsible for the MAXIS GBN’s strategy for the Americas and managed a team of EB experts that worked with strategic partners and clients to deliver EB solutions.
Prior to joining MAXIS GBN, Almeida held roles at AIG, ALICO, and Metlife.
Mauro Dugulin, CEO of MAXIS GBN, said he was confident that, in his new role, Almeida would continue the impressive growth the company has seen in recent years.
He added: “Under Ricardo Almeida’s leadership as distribution leader for the Americas, MAXIS GBN has seen excellent growth in the region and we have been very successful in developing new business with US-based multinational companies.”
“Almeida has established relationships with both clients and brokers and brings with him a comprehensive knowledge of the business.”