Peak Reinsurance, the multi-line Hong Kong based reinsurer, has appointed Helen Qian Mei Hong as director for the China market.
She joins to further develop Peak Re’s business in China and underscore the commitment to this core market for the reinsurer.
Peak Re said that China is a key market for it as it seeks to deliver in its mission to protect the emerging middle class society and build its business in this important market.
Mei Hong has 23 years of insurance and reinsurance experience. Prior to joining Peak Re, she held senior positions in various insurance companies such as China Pacific Property Insurance and Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance, which she last served as general manager of the reinsurance department.
Franz Hahn, chief executive officer of Peak Re, said: “We are excited to have Helen with us. With the extensive experience Helen has within the Chinese insurance and reinsurance market, together with our existing outstanding underwriting and analytics team, Peak Re is able to build the strong ‘China’ team to serve our clients. This appointment is a strategic move for Peak Re in stepping up as one of the leaders in this important market.”