Peak Re appoints SVP

Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Reinsurance has appointed Kathleen Koh as senior vice president to underwrite credit and surety business.

Koh will be responsible for developing and growing Peak Re’s credit book in Asia Pacific. As a credit & surety underwriter in the region, she has more than 15 years of combined banking and reinsurance experience.

Prior to joining Peak Re, Koh oversaw credit and surety business covering South East Asia and Greater China markets in various regional and global reinsurers.

Franz Josef Hahn, Peak Re’ chief executive officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Kathleen on board. Credit has been a key area Peak Re wants to build as credit insurance is an important growth area with great potentials. With Kathleen’s vast experience and in-depth understanding of the market, we believe she will be a great asset to the team and play a big role in achieving Peak Re’s goal of being a respected reinsurance leader in the region and globally.”