Pacific Life Re Taps Durousseau to Lead European Capital Solutions

Pacific Life Re hired Florence Durousseau as Head of Capital Solutions, Europe, the company said Wednesday. The appointment adds a senior executive with more than 30 years in life and health reinsurance to a team that has been expanding across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Durousseau is a qualified actuary who previously held leadership roles at Munich Re, Arch Re, and Hannover Re. At Hannover Re she led business development and financial solutions initiatives across global markets. Her mandate at Pacific Life Re will focus on helping insurers improve capital efficiency and reduce balance sheet volatility.

Michelle Moloney, executive vice president of Capital Solutions, said the firm has seen strong demand in 2025 and into 2026 for tailored, client-led approaches. “Florence’s appointment strengthens our European leadership and enhances our ability to deliver innovative, bespoke solutions for clients,” Moloney said.

Andrew Murphy, managing director of Capital Solutions, said the hire builds on momentum from the last 18 months. “Her deep technical expertise and knowledge of European markets will help us translate client needs into new structures and original solutions,” Murphy said.

Durousseau said she was drawn by the firm’s commitment to innovation and client orientation. “I can’t wait to get started,” she said.

Pacific Life Re is a unit of Pacific Life, the Newport Beach, California-based insurer. The company provides life and health reinsurance to clients in Europe, Asia, and North America.