Pool Re has appointed Richard Roberts to the newly created role of chief finance and investment officer. He will report directly to the organisation’s chief executive officer, Tom Clementi.

Robert's appointment is part of a succession plan, with outgoing chief investment officer, Ian Coulman and chief finance and operations officer, Peter Aves, both retiring during 2025.

Prior to joining Pool Re, Roberts held the position of head of EMEA and Asia Insurance business development at AllianceBernstein. Prior to this, he served as an investment director at Aberdeen until 2022. His career also includes a significant tenure at Zurich Insurance Group from 2007 to 2020, where he undertook various investment and accounting roles.

Clementi (pictured) said: “I am delighted to welcome Richard to Pool Re. He has an impressive track record and will bring a wealth of experience, expertise and energy to this new role. I would also like to thank Ian and Peter for their longstanding and immense contribution to the firm, having worked at Pool Re for a combined 30 years. I wish them both very happy retirements.”

Roberts added: “I am looking forward to embracing the challenge of joining Pool Re, a globally recognised leader in terrorism risk financing. The real draw to the firm was its tangible sense of mission and purpose, as well as the commitment of its people, which really resonated with me.”

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