Division Centre, 7th April 2022 – Pacific Life Re is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Doran as Chief Underwriter, taking over from Warren Copp who will be retiring at the end of 2022.
Warren was part of the founding Executive Team of Pacific Life Re and has overseen the development of our global underwriting and claims proposition. Since 2017 Warren has been responsible for the Pacific Life Re investment in UnderwriteMe, chairing the various boards.
Additionally, Warren has played an integral role in to the development of both companies with a particular focus on our people and culture as well as our clientfacing propositions. He will work at Pacific Life Re through to the end of 2022 with gradual transition of his roles happening in the coming months.
Andrew has almost 20 years of experience in the life and health insurance industry across the UK and Asia markets. He joined Pacific Life Re from Aviva in April 2020 as Head of Underwriting & Claims for Asia. As Chief Underwriter, Andrew will be responsible for the Underwriting and Claims functions across the Division, working closely with each Business Unit to implement the overall strategy. Alongside his Chief Underwriter role, Andy will continue with his current responsibilities, and be based in Singapore.
Warren will also be passing on his Chair of UnderwriteMe role to Michelle Moloney.
Michelle joined Pacific Life Re in 2021 as Division Chief Risk Officer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise with over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry.
Warren Copp commented: “I have been fortunate to be involved in building two fantastic companies from the very beginning. Along the way I have had the privilege to make many friends, who have made my time at Pacific Life Re and UnderwriteMe so special. I have always been very proud to represent both organisations and an industry that is centred on social good, something that was never more front of our minds than during the recent pandemic. I wish Andy and Michelle the very best. I am excited to watch the next stage of development of Pacific Life Re and UnderwriteMe with both businesses in the very best of hands.”
Andrew Doran added: “Over the years, Warren has been instrumental in leading the growth of our global underwriting and claims teams. He is also a well-respected and well-liked member of the industry and leaves behind a great legacy. I have big shoes to fill, but I am excited and proud to be taking on this role. The underwriting and claims profession continues to evolve, and is going through some very exciting changes. I am looking forward to working closely with my colleagues in taking on these challenges and grow our global business. I wish Warren all the very best in his retirement.”
Michelle Moloney commented: “I am excited to be part of such an innovative company that makes smart look simple. We have reached a tipping point where underwriting processes are transforming at incredible speed. UnderwriteMe is one of the few technology solutions that can not only keep pace but gives you the edge.”
About Pacific Life Re
Pacific Life Re works with clients in Asia, the UK and Europe, Australia and North America to provide mortality, morbidity, and longevity reinsurance products, funded and capital solutions. Pacific Life Re is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Life.