Pool Re appoints Richard Roberts as chief finance and investment officer

Written by Adam Cadle

16/04/2025

Pool Re has appointed Richard Roberts to the newly created role of chief finance and investment officer, subject to regulatory approval.

The appointment is part of a succession plan with outgoing CIO, Ian Coulman, and chief finance and operation officer, Peter Aves, both retiring during 2025.

Prior to joining Pool Re, Roberts held the position of head of EMEA and Asia insurance business development at AllianceBernstein. In this role, he was responsible for expanding the third-party insurance business across these critical regions.

Prior to this, Roberts served as an investment director at Aberdeen until 2022. His career also includes a significant tenure at Zurich Insurance Group from 2007 to 2020, where he undertook various investment and accounting roles, culminating in the position of head of balance sheet investments for its UK business.

Commenting on his appointment, Roberts stated: “I am looking forward to embracing the challenge of joining Pool Re, a globally recognised leader in terrorism risk financing. The real draw to the firm was its tangible sense of mission and purpose, as well as the commitment of its people, which really resonated with me.

“I would also like to extend my gratitude to my predecessors for establishing such a solid foundation, which I aim to build upon steadily in this new role.”

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