Franklin Templeton strengthens insurance channel with the appointment of Alexandre Mincier as Head of Insurance EMEA

London, 4 February 2025 – Franklin Templeton¹ is pleased to announce that Alexandre Mincier has joined the firm as Head of Insurance EMEA. Based in London, Mincier reports into Matthew Williams, Head of Institutional, EMEA.

In his new role, Mincier will drive the strategic development for Franklin Templeton’s insurance business across the EMEA region, with a primary focus on continental Europe and the UK. He will partner closely with Franklin Templeton’s specialist investment managers and local distribution teams to develop investment strategies to improve client outcomes.

Williams commented: “Alexandre's appointment demonstrates our commitment to increasing our insurance footprint. With over $170bn in insurance assets globally, we are well positioned to partner closely with insurance clients to deliver innovative solutions. Alexandre’s deep insurance knowledge and strong client relationships will be crucial as we continue to grow in this market. With 20 years industry experience, his extensive knowledge and valuable insights will position Franklin Templeton well in the EMEA insurance market.”

Mincier added: “I am thrilled to join Franklin Templeton and be part of a team that is dedicated to creating innovative investment solutions for insurers. Alongside Franklin Templeton’s investment offering, the firm equips its clients with tools, services, and knowledge ranging from consulting services, macro insights and thought leadership, educational solutions and access to its digital assets ecosystem. These services are designed to support new trends and challenges that clients face in today’s dynamic marketplace.”

Mincier joins Franklin Templeton from Eurazeo where he was Head of Strategic Insurance since 2022. Prior to that role, he was Global Head of Insurance Asset Management at Invesco. Before that, Mincier was Global CIO for HSBC Insurance and has also held various senior leadership positions at AXA Group and DEXIA Investment Bank. He holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Actuary from ENSAE Paris, and a Master’s Degree (DEA) in Algorithms and Telecommunications from ENST Paris.

Franklin Templeton is one of the largest independent asset managers globally with offices in major financial markets, serving clients in more than 150 countries, and managing approximately $1.6 trillion in assets. The firm offers insurance companies solutions across the full breadth of its investment capabilities including fixed income, alternatives, equity and multi-asset solutions. The company has also broadened its capabilities by attracting leading public and private market investment managers, nurturing and protecting the investment autonomy of these managers while providing them with access to capital, technology, risk management, and sustainability resources.

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Contacts:

Saira Khan Senior Corporate Communications Manager Franklin Templeton Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street London EC4N 6HL Tel: 0207 073 8644 Email: [email protected]

Dorine Johnson Head of Corporate Communications EMEA Franklin Templeton Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street London EC4N 6HL Tel: 0207 073 8538 Email: [email protected]

Notes to Editors: 

1. Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organisation with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialisation on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of 31 December 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.ftinstitutionalemea.com/.

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