Pacific Life Re has made two appointments in its client strategy and solutions team.

Tyson Johnston has been promoted to Head of Client Strategy and Solutions.

He was previously group insurance director, responsible for advancing market strategy and reinsurance business in Australia.

He is now responsible for the reinsurer’s local strategy, marketing and sales, and developing new insurance solutions.

Mr Johnston reports to MD Andrew Gill, who has been acting head of the team for the past year.

Minico Xia has been promoted to Group Insurance Director. She joined Pacific Life Re as a product manager last year. She will report to Mr Johnston.

Pacific Life Re has expanded its client strategy team over the past year, adding a new director, product manager and client strategy manager.