MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN), the international employee benefits joint venture between MetLife and AXA, has appointed Lorraine Fernandes as chief legal officer.
Fernandes’ new role will take effect from 1 April, subject to regulatory checks. Fernandes will sit on the MAXIS GBN Executive Committee (ExCom).
“I’m delighted to be taking on this new role and to be joining the ExCom at MAXIS,” she said.
“This is a great opportunity for me to build on the strong relationships I have with my colleagues, our network partners and our multinational clients around the world. I’m looking forward to helping MAXIS continue to go from strength to strength.”
Fernandes started her career at Ince & Co LLP in 2005, where she spent 12 years in private practice before joining MAXIS GBN in 2018 and becoming director of legal in 2019.
MAXIS works in partnership with more than 250 multinational clients to provide employee benefits risk management services and solutions.
With approximately 140 local insurance partners with specialist capabilities in more than 120 markets, MAXIS GBN’s local insurers currently cover over 3.2 million employees worldwide.
Federico Morosi, chief technical & financial officer at MAXIS GBN, said: “The Legal team, under Lorraine’s leadership, plays a significant role in the smooth running of MAXIS’ business, so it’s great to have her join our ExCom.
“I would like to thank Lorraine for all her for all her work as director of legal – I’m confident that she will be an asset to our ExCom.”