By Favour Nnabugwu
Continental Reinsurance Plc, a Pan-African reinsurer has announced the appointment of Thierry Ravoaja to the role of Chief Underwriting Officer – Treaty and Retrocession
Ravoaja brings with him over two decades of industry experience, having most recently served as Vice President – Treaties Africa and Indian Sub-continent at CCR Re France, a role he held from 2019 to 2023.
Prior to that he was a Regional Director of West Africa & International Business for Zep Re, Kenya from 2014 to 2019, and Head of African Office at ARIG from 2007 to 2014.
Furthermore, he contributed as a Board Member at Waica Re from 2015 to 2019.
“Thierry’s diverse expertise and extensive industry knowledge make him a valuable asset to Continental Reinsurance Plc,” a Continental Re spokesperson stated
Adding: “His appointment reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team with seasoned professionals, ensuring continued excellence in the field of Treaty and Retrocession underwriting.”
Ravoaja earned his Bachelor of Assurance degree from Ecole Supérieure d’Assurances, Paris – France in 2001, and a Masters in Reinsurance from the Reinsurance Institute (Ecole Nationale d’Assurances), Paris – France in 2002
