Peak Re extends Hong Kong team

Peak Reinsurance Company (Peak Re), the Hong Kong based reinsurer, has made four key appointments to strengthen its underwriting and research capabilities in the Asia Pacific region.

Lay-Hui Lim joins Peak Re as senior vice president (SVP) of underwriting and will lead the company’s marine business.

Jasmine Miow is the SVP for the Global Markets. She will focus on enhancing the company’s client relationships in the region.

Shibo Zhang will oversee the China market as SVP and will focus on strengthening Peak Re’s client coverage in this market, central to Peak Re’s development plans.

Supporting the underwriting team is Arina Tek who has been appointed as assistant vice president, market research & analysis. She will be responsible for developing a comprehensive research model in Asia Pacific’s key markets.

These new appointments allow Peak Re to develop marine business in its chosen sectors of cargo and coastal hull, in addition to its initial provision of property and casualty treaty reinsurance.

“I am delighted to have these high calibre individuals joining Peak Re,” said Franz Hahn, CEO of Peak Re. “They all come from varied backgrounds and each has a strong track record in their respective fields. I am certain they will make key contributions to our research and underwriting credentials in Asia Pacific. Peak Re is committed in serving the Asia Pacific region and we will continue to strive to be a leader of change in the reinsurance industry.”