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Pacific Life Re Announces the Appointment of Nicholas Lax as Head of Research & Development, Europe
London, 24th January 2022 – Pacific Life Re is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Lax as Head of Research & Development in the Europe Business Unit, reporting to Matthew Smith, Head of Divisional Research & Development.
Nick has over 17 years’ experience in the life and pensions industry. He joined Pacific Life Re in 2018 as a member of our R&D team. Since joining the department, Nick has led the development of different mortality and morbidity assumptions. Nick was also instrumental in the design and the implementation of a new experience analysis tool.
Prior to joining Pacific Life Re, Nick built up his extensive knowledge through a diverse range of roles in consulting, the direct market and reinsurance.
Matthew Smith, Head of Divisional R&D, commented: “I’m delighted to have Nick leading the Europe R&D team. Nick has a great vision as well as an in-depth knowledge of the UK insurance industry. Alongside his experience of cutting-edge analytics Nick will cement and advance Pacific Life Re’s research and development capabilities in the reinsurance market.”
Nicholas Lax, Head of R&D, Europe, added: “I am excited about taking this step up at Pacific Life Re. I relish the challenge of leading the Europe R&D team and developing the business understanding of biometric risk; both in the context of new opportunities, as well as understanding the inforce book.”
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.