Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) has announced the appointment of Axel André as Executive Vice President, effective June 24, 2024. Following a brief transition period, André will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on August 5, taking over from Todd Larson.
Larson will transition to the position of Special Advisor to the CEO and will serve in this capacity until his retirement on December 31, 2024.
André joins RGA from American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (AEL), where he served as executive vice president and CFO since 2021. Prior to AEL, he was executive vice president and CFO at Jackson National Life Insurance.
He also spent seven years at American International Group, Inc. (AIG), most recently as the CFO for their Individual Retirement business.
Cheng also highlighted Larson’s career with RGA as the latter prepares for his retirement later this year.
RGA looks forward to the expertise and leadership André will bring to the company as it moves forward with its strategic goals.
