Peak Re appoints chief financial officer

Hong Kong-based reinsurer, Peak Re, has appointed Cathy Chen as chief financial officer.

Chen, who has more than 10 years of accounting and financial experience in insurance related matters, will be responsible for overseeing the financial and operational management of Peak Re. Chen is a highly experienced professional having worked in both the insurance and reinsurance industry her entire career. She has previously been part of the management teams of various internationally renowned insurance organisations.

“Cathy is a key asset to our team and we took our time to find the right talent for this key role. We are in a people business and for Peak Re to expand; we need to acquire the right people,” said Franz Hahn, CEO of Peak Re. “Cathy, with her strong network and extensive experience in Asia, fits the bill perfectly. We are happy to have her with us.”

Chen was previously chief representative for Lloyd’s at the market’s Beijing representative office. She was responsible for the promotion of the Lloyd’s brand and enhancing the organisation’s government relations in China. Prior to that, she was CFO for Swiss Re’s China operation.