Who We Are
At Serenova Re, our carefully selected team of experienced specialists brings extensive knowledge in insurance balance sheets and transactions. We are dedicated to creatively addressing the unique challenges faced by our clients. Our expertise fosters deep trust and assurance, empowering us to deliver tailored and flexible solutions that truly fit your business needs. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Matt Roche
President
Matt leads the Bermuda based team for Serenova Re, developing and executing the Company’s strategy along with oversight of day-to-day operations and financial management. Previously, Matt served as the Chief Investment Officer for L&G Re in Bermuda, where he managed the company’s diverse portfolios with responsibilities including asset allocation, manager oversight, asset-liability management (ALM), and investment strategy development across various asset classes.
Anders Raaum
Chief Investment Officer
Anders joined Federal Life Insurance Company in 1994 as an Investment Officer and, in 2011, assumed the position of CFO. Raaum recently moved to his new role of SVP, Financial Operations and Investments. Anders was instrumental in facilitating Federal Life’s conversion from a mutual to a stock organization in 2018.
Laura Bourgeois
Chief Financial Officer
Laura’s career includes progressive leadership roles at Prudential, culminating in Vice President, Corporate Accounting Policy. She also served in leadership positions within PGIM Investment Operations & Innovation Accounting. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable financial planning and analysis experience at Colgate Palmolive and began her career in auditing at Ernst & Young, LLP. Laura holds a BBA in Accounting from The College of William and Mary and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Stelian Dragan
Chief Business Development Officer
Stelian brings 20 years of experience in reinsurance and financial services, with a focus on strategic growth and partnership development. He most recently served as President and CEO of Oceanview Re (“OvRe”) in Bermuda, where he led operations, strategy, and market expansion. Before OvRe, he spent nearly a decade at Athene Life Re (“Athene”), leading marketing and business development and helping establish the flow offshore reinsurance market. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Tiriac Holding and began his career in capital markets at Bear Stearns and Deutsche Bank. Stelian holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Neil Hill
Chief Risk Officer
Neil previously worked at the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) since March 2022, leading the life team in the Actuarial department. Prior to joining the BMA, Neil held various roles at Manulife Financial, including life insurance product development and pricing, variable annuity hedging, actuarial audit, valuation systems transformation, and IFRS 17 implementation. Over his more than 15 years with Manulife Financial, he worked across the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong.
Steffin Du Preez
Chief Actuary
Steff Du Preez joined Serenova Re after serving as Approved Actuary for Athene Life Re Ltd. and holding multiple actuarial leadership roles in Bermuda. Earlier in his career, he led the Life Actuarial function at KPMG Bermuda and served as Head of Corporate Actuarial for OUTsurance in South Africa. With over 15 years of experience spanning reserving, financial reporting, capital management, and pricing, Steff brings exceptional technical and strategic expertise.
