Pacific Life Re, a provider of life and health reinsurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Florence Durousseau as Head of European Capital Solutions.
This strategic hire strengthens Pacific Life Re’s ability to provide insurance companies with solutions designed to improve capital efficiency, reduce balance sheet volatility and achieve sustainable growth.
Michelle Moloney, Executive Vice President at Capital Solutions, commented: “Insurers are looking for practical solutions that build resilience and create the ability to grow. We delivered highly successful results in Europe, Asia and North America in 2025 and 2026; this clearly demonstrates the need for a customized, client-led approach. Florence’s appointment strengthens our leadership position in Europe and enhances our ability to deliver innovative, customized solutions to our clients.”
Durousseau is a senior executive with more than 30 years of international experience in the life and health reinsurance industry and is a qualified actuary with a proven track record of developing customized solutions that align with client balance sheets and growth objectives.
She previously held senior leadership roles at Munich Re, Arch Re and Hannover Re, most recently leading business development and financial solutions initiatives across multiple global markets.
Andrew Murphy, managing director at Capital Solutions, said: “What matters to clients is impact and execution, as well as solutions that deliver clear balance sheet results that are closely aligned with their business strategies and priorities.
“We are delighted to have Florence join us to build on the momentum of the past eighteen months. Her deep technical expertise and understanding of the European market will help us translate customer needs into new structures and original solutions.”
Durousseau added: “I am delighted to join Pacific Life Re at a time when insurance companies are dealing with increasingly complex capital and reporting pressures. From the outset, I have been impressed by Pacific Life Re’s commitment to innovation, the customer orientation of the team and the success the team has already achieved. I can’t wait to get started.”
