Orlando, Florida, July 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America “Hannover Life Re”, announced today the appointment of Robert Meehan to the role of Vice President, Financial Solutions Marketing, the appointment of Jason Rickard to Vice President, Financial Solutions and the addition of Tony Laudato to its Mortality Solutions team.

Robert Meehan will concentrate his future efforts on creating new financial solutions for Hannover Life Re’s clients. Rob’s extensive pricing and structuring background will only work to enhance his effectiveness in his new role. Rob has been with HLR America since April 2010 and prior to that served several positions with affiliates of the Hannover Re Group.

Jason Rickard will focus his efforts on pricing and structuring of the Financial Solutions Business. Jason’s extensive knowledge of the mortality setting process will be a key background used to complement the other skills within Financial Solutions used to attract, define and close new opportunities. Jason has been with HLR America since September 2007 where he has been responsible for directing the pricing and consultative activities related to the various markets in the Mortality Solutions business unit.

Jeff Burt, Executive Vice President, Financial Solutions commented, “We are excited to have Jason join the Financial Solutions team and have Rob move into a Marketing role. Both Rob and Jason are accomplished professionals and will continue to be strong assets to the Company.”

Tony Laudato joins Hannover Life Re as Vice President and Pricing Actuary. Tony will be responsible for structuring and pricing Mortality Solutions business. Tony has a varied background with experience in direct Product Development strategy, design and pricing activities. His background also includes Financial and Strategic Planning and Risk Management. Tony is a graduate from the University of Hartford and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA). Tony will be based in the Orlando office.

Jay Biehl, Senior Vice President, Pricing & Research, Hannover Life Re commented, “I’m excited to welcome Tony to the Mortality Solutions team and look forward to his contributions to the Company.”

About Hannover Life Re

Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America "Hannover Life Re“, which is licensed and/or accredited in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is the North American life and health reinsurance subsidiary of Hannover Re Group. Hannover Re, with a gross premium of around 12 billion euro, is the third-largest reinsurer in the world. It transacts all lines of non-life and life and health reinsurance and is present on all continents with around 2,200 staff. Hannover Life Re is rated "AA-“ by Standard & Poor’s and "A" by A.M. Best. Additional information about the Company can be obtained from its web site at www.hlramerica.com

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