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- Departure of CFO (new) — CFO Axel André is departing July 17, 2026 to pursue a new opportunity.
RGA names Laura Cockrill CFO as Axel André resigns effective July 17
Filed June 22, 2026 · Period ending June 15, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CFO Axel André resigned June 15, effective July 17, to pursue a new opportunity. Laura Cockrill, Chief Strategy Officer and 25-year RGA veteran, promoted to CFO effective immediately (June 22).
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Cockrill brings deep internal expertise, having served as Deputy CFO and Americas CFO during her tenure. She remains on the Executive Committee, providing continuity in financial leadership.
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Summary
RGA disclosed a CFO transition: Axel André resigned June 15, effective July 17, and the company immediately promoted Laura Cockrill to the role on June 22. While any CFO departure warrants attention, this appears to be an orderly succession. Cockrill is a 25-year RGA veteran who most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer and previously held the Deputy CFO and Americas CFO roles, giving her deep knowledge of the company's financials, capital structure, and strategic priorities.
The brief overlap and internal promotion suggest the board had succession planning in place. Investors should monitor the Q2 earnings call and subsequent filings for any shifts in financial strategy or disclosure practices under the new CFO. André's reason for leaving—described only as pursuing a new opportunity—leaves some uncertainty, but the company's choice of a seasoned internal candidate signals confidence in continuity.
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Event · Exhibit 99.1
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Laura Cockrill has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Axel André, who will leave the company on July 17 to pursue a new opportunity. Most recently, Ms. Cockrill served as Chief Strategy Officer and as a member of RGA’s Executive Committee.
Laura Cockrill has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective immediately, succeeding Axel André who is leaving July 17. Cockrill previously served as Chief Strategy Officer and has over 25 years with RGA in various finance roles including Deputy CFO and Americas CFO. She will remain on the Executive Committee.
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She succeeds Axel André, who will leave the company on July 17 to pursue a new opportunity.
Outgoing CFO Axel André will depart RGA on July 17, 2026 to pursue a new opportunity. The CEO thanked him for his contributions during his tenure. The departure appears voluntary and planned, with an internal successor already in place.
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During her more than 25 years with RGA, Laura has excelled in positions of increasing responsibility across the finance organization and the company more broadly. She has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our enterprise strategy and long-term growth priorities. Laura is a proven leader who brings an unmatched understanding of our business
The new CFO brings extensive internal experience spanning more than 25 years at RGA, with deep expertise across business, capital, collateral, investments, treasury, and financial planning. Her prior roles included Deputy CFO and Americas CFO, providing continuity in financial leadership.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 15, 2026, Axel André, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (the “Company”), informed the Company of his resignation from the Company effective July 17, 2026.
Axel André, the company's CFO, resigned effective July 17, 2026. The filing does not disclose the reason for his departure or whether it was voluntary or for cause.
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Effective June 22, 2026, Laura Cockill, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Cockrill, 49, has served as the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer since September, 2025. She is also a member of the Company’s Executive Committee. Ms. Cockrill joined the Company in 2000 and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including serving as Deputy Chief Financial Officer prior to her current role.
Laura Cockill was promoted to CFO effective June 22, 2026, before André's departure date. She previously served as Chief Strategy Officer and Deputy CFO, and has been with the company since 2000, suggesting an orderly internal succession.
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