Canopius hires head of reinsurance Asia Pacific from Swiss Re

Specialty re/insurer Canopius has hired Swiss Re's Nattakorn Wattanaumphaipong as head of reinsurance Asia Pacific.

Wattanaumphaipong will join Canopius' Singapore office in January 2019, and report to Jamie Wakeling, chief underwriting officer reinsurance.

Wattanaumphaipong comes from Swiss Re where he has held multiple senior roles over a 13 year career including most recently head of property Asia, and previously head of property & casualty China.

Mark Newman, chief executive officer Asia Pacific & MENA, commented: “Canopius has a long term committed strategy in Asia Pacific, which includes significant investment and a focus on new talent joining the business, as we aim to grow across the region. Hiring Natt supports our key regional objectives and we’re delighted that he is coming on board.

"As a proven leader and developer of talent, he is entrepreneurial and motivated, and has strong commercial acumen and multi-line reinsurance experience. Natt will bring a dynamic new aspect to Canopius in the Asia Pacific, enabling us to better serve our customers.”

Wattanaumphaipong said: “Joining Canopius is an exciting opportunity. I am looking forward to attacking this new challenge and being part of driving the strategic agenda for a business that has a clear plan for growth in the Asia Pacific.”