NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2018--
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) was named “Life
Reinsurer of the Year” at the 2018 Reactions North
America Awards, presented last night at a gala awards celebration in New
York City. Langhorne Re, a global reinsurer targeting large in-force
life and annuity blocks which was launched in January 2018 by RGA and
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:RNR), was named “Launch of the Year.”
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The Reactions North America Awards honor the achievements of
companies and individuals who help to raise standards across the
insurance industry in North America. The awards are adjudicated annually
by a distinguished panel of insurance and reinsurance leaders and are
widely recognized for their rigorous and independent judging process.
“We are honored to receive this award as it recognizes the work of RGA’s
talented teams of professionals in support of the ongoing and changing
needs of our clients,” said Mike Emerson, Executive Vice President and
Head of U.S. and Latin American Markets. “With insurers facing constant
disruption in today’s marketplace, RGA brings deep subject matter
expertise, continual innovation, and meticulous execution to help them
achieve their business goals.”
“Langhorne Re was established to help insurers seeking to free up
capital from large blocks of business and facing limited options,” said
Andrew Edwardson, Managing Director, RGA Capital Partners. “This award
is much appreciated as it provides additional validation of our success
in addressing a widespread market demand with a solution uniquely
tailored to life insurers.”
About RGA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a Fortune 500
company, is among the leading global providers of life reinsurance and
financial solutions, with approximately $3.3 trillion of life
reinsurance in force and assets of $59.8 billion as of June 30, 2018.
Founded in 1973, RGA is recognized for its deep technical expertise in
risk and capital management, innovative solutions, and commitment to
serving its clients. With headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and
operations around the world, RGA delivers expert solutions in individual
life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group
reinsurance, health reinsurance, facultative underwriting, product
development, and financial solutions. To learn more about RGA and its
businesses, visit the company’s website at www.rgare.com.
About Langhorne Re
Langhorne Re is a global reinsurer targeting large in-force life and
annuity blocks. The vehicle is funded with capital commitments from RGA
and RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. and other third-party pension
fund and life insurance companies.
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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Lynn Phillips,
636-736-2351
Vice President, Corporate Communications
LPhillips@rgare.com
