PartnerRe announces key hire for executive leadership team

Sima Ruparelia is joining PartnerRe in London to serve as chief actuarial and risk officer from June 27.

A fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and an EY alumnus, Ruparelia was previously chief actuary and portfolio manager for UK, Europe, global specialty, and Talbot at AIG. Credentials of the incoming PartnerRe executive leadership team member also include time spent at Equitas and Pinnacle Insurance, as well as Catlin and later XL Catlin.

“This position represents functions that play an important role in both our business and strategic decision-making, and I am pleased to welcome a risk and actuarial professional with Sima’s experience,” said PartnerRe president and chief executive Jacques Bonneau.

“She brings more than 20 years of expertise in the P&C (property and casualty) insurance industry, and her track record in leading and shaping large and complex pricing and reserving strategies make her an excellent fit for this role.”