will establish the company's two new regional offices in Mexico City and Sao Paulo respectively.

Ms Aragon will be regional managing director for Latin American Re operating from the Mexico City office. Ms Aragon joined the company with more than 10 years experience as a life manager for the Latin American and Caribbean marketplace, most recently at Axa Re. Ms. Del Boni will be regional managing director for Latin American Re operating from the Sao Paulo office. Mr. Del Boni had a 26-year career in the Brazilian insurance marketplace with Real Seguros S/A-Real Group where he held a wide range of positions.

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