Pacific Life Re announces leadership changes

Pacific Life Re  announced a series of leadership changes aimed at supporting its global growth strategy and strengthening its protection business across Europe and North America.

Andrew Murphy, previously overseeing protection teams in Europe and North America, has been appointed managing director of the company’s new Capital Solutions unit and will relocate to Pacific Life’s Newport Beach headquarters. Sarah Cheng steps into Murphy’s former role as managing director, Europe and North America, bringing over two decades of industry experience. She will be supported by Mala Thurston as head of Protection, Europe, and Brett Laker as vice president, Client Solutions for Protection in North America. Laker’s previous role at insurtech UnderwriteMe will be filled by Scott Hunt.