CCR Re has successfully launched the 2025 vintage of its 157 Re sidecar, which it says reinforces its approach to long-term collaboration with third-party investors. It also aligns with the company’s strategy of diversifying its sources of third-party capital.
The reinsurance firm has introduced several operational adjustments to 157 Re, aiming to facilitate smoother renewals in the future. The 2025 compartment has garnered continued support from its established partner, Boussard & Gavaudan Investment Management LLP (BGIM).
Other entities involved include Gallagher Securities, serving as structuring and placement agent; France Titrisation, managing the platform; BNP Paribas Securities, acting as custodian bank; and legal adviser Linklaters.
Mathieu Halm, chief retrocession, alternative capital officer, and board secretary at CCR Re, said that this seventh issuance the shared long-term goals of the company.
“This seventh issue, and the improvements made to 157 Re, testify to a shared ambition with our investors to build this platform for the long term,” Halm said.
CCR Re operates as an international reinsurer across 94 countries. Its services span traditional sectors, such as property damage, civil liability, life and health, and extend to specialized areas, including credit, marine, aviation, agriculture, and spatial insurance.
In other recent developments, the French reinsurer also announced the appointment of Ludovic Boulanger as a life underwriter.
Boulanger brings more than 18 years of experience in life actuarial science and life reinsurance, with expertise spanning protection, long-term care, credit insurance, and savings.
Before joining CCR Re, Boulanger held several strategic roles in the reinsurance sector, including as a reinsurance expert at BPCE Assurances from 2019 to 2025. He also served as head of life reserving at PartnerRe, where he developed tailored solutions and managed complex portfolios.
"I am delighted to join CCR Re, a company renowned for its expertise and human-centric approach. I am excited to bring my expertise to support our clients and deliver impactful projects in a constantly evolving market,” Boulanger said.
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