RGA Taps Lincoln Financial CIO as New Head of Investments
Event summary
- Jayson Bronchetti joins RGA as Executive Vice President, Investments on March 2, 2026.
- Bronchetti previously led $300B+ in assets at Lincoln Financial and launched Lincoln Pinehurst Reinsurance Company.
- He succeeds Leslie Barbi, who is retiring after leading RGA’s investment function since 2020.
- Bronchetti reports to Tony Cheng, RGA’s President and CEO.
The big picture
RGA’s appointment of Bronchetti reflects a strategic pivot toward more dynamic investment management, aligning with broader industry trends in risk oversight and sustainability-focused asset allocation. With $156.6B in total assets as of 2025, RGA is positioning itself to leverage Bronchetti’s expertise in scaling investment operations amid evolving market conditions.
What we're watching
- Investment Strategy Shift
- How Bronchetti’s experience in hedging and sustainability will reshape RGA’s portfolio.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Bronchetti can maintain stability during the leadership transition.
- Industry Trends
- The pace at which reinsurers adopt forward-thinking investment strategies under new leadership.
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