SRA chairman steps down; Validus Re Asia Pacific CEO named successor

The Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) has appointed Validus Re’s executive vice president (EVP) and CEO of Asia Pacific, Marc Haushofer, to become its chairman, effective January 2017.

Haushofer succeeds Alain Flandrin, CEO of PartnerRe Asia, who announced his intention to leave the business in January 2017 to pursue other interests.

Flandrin said: “I am very pleased that Marc has accepted the challenge of carrying the SRA flag.

“With his leadership skills and commitment to our industry in the Asia-Pacific, I am confident that Marc together with his colleagues on the executive committee (EXCO) will continue to develop, consolidate and grow the influence of our industry in the region. I wish him every success in his engagement as chairman of our association.”

Haushofer added: “Alain has done a remarkable job as SRA Chairman. We owe him our particular thanks for his inspiring and avid representation of the SRA and its members. My colleagues on the EXCO and I wish him only the best in his future endeavours.”

“I am excited to be given the opportunity of serving our industry and look forward to working with my fellow EXCO colleagues, our member companies, other associations and industry-related bodies to advance the interests and potential of our industry across the region.”