19 November 2014 Insurance

Canopius hires Argenta energy underwriter

Canopius Group, the specialty re/insurance platform of Sompo Japan, has appointed Toh Lay Kuan as energy underwriter for its Singapore platform.

Lay Kuan will develop the regional energy portfolio, with a particular emphasis on the upstream market. She will report to Steve Warren, divisional underwriter, energy in London and Linus Phoon, chief executive, Canopius Asia in Singapore.

She joins Canopius Asia from Argenta where, as energy underwriter, she was responsible for managing offshore energy accounts for both operational and construction business across the Asia Pacific region. She also has senior level broking experience, having previously served as vice president, upstream energy operations at Marsh in Singapore.

Warren said: “With the addition of Lay Kuan to the team in Singapore, Canopius can offer brokers and clients an empowered regional specialist with particular expertise in upstream energy.  The Asia Pacific is a fast developing region and Canopius is well placed to meet this growing demand, offering expertise and flexibility backed by the financial strength of our parent.”

Phoon added: “We have a strong Singapore team and continue to invest in high calibre professionals. Lay Kuan’s expertise further extends our business line capabilities and I am delighted to welcome her to the team.”

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