News from the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association
Insurance and Reinsurance, Person Profiles — By admin on December 5, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Marc Haushofer
MR MARC HAUSHOFER TO SUCCEED MR ALAIN FLANDRIN AS CHAIRMAN OF THE SINGAPORE REINSURERS’ ASSOCIATION WITH EFFECT FROM 1 JANUARY 2017
Monday, 5 December 2016 – The Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) has announced that Mr Marc Haushofer,Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific of Validus Re will succeed Mr Alain Flandrin, Chief Executive Officer (Asia Pacific) of Partner Re Asia as its Chairman with effect from 1 January 2017.
The outgoing Chairman, Mr Alain 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.”

Alain Flandrin
In response, the Chairman-elect, Mr Marc Haushofer said: “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.”
He added: “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.”
The serving members of the SRA EXCO for the remainder of the 2016/2017 term are:
POSITION |
NAME |
MEMBER COMPANY |
Chairman | Marc HAUSHOFER | Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. SingaporeBranch Asia Pacific |
Deputy Chairman | Sharon OOI | Swiss Reinsurance Company Limited |
Honorary Secretary | Theresa WEE | Singapore Reinsurance CorporationLimited |
Honorary Treasurer | Desmond TAN | Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte Ltd |
Members | Till BOEHMER | Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft |
Ann CHUA | XL Catlin Re | |
HO Kun Hong | SCOR Reinsurance Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd | |
Kenrick LAW | Allianz SE Reinsurance Branch Asia Pacific | |
Beatrice MORLEY | Aspen Re |
About the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association
Established in 1979, the key objectives of the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) are to represent members in matters affecting their business interests; to facilitate dialogue and encourage healthy market competition; to promote professional excellence through education and training and to foster strong social bonds within the industry and beyond.
The SRA is managed by an elected Executive Committee (EXCO), which comprises senior reinsurance practitioners who dedicate their time on a strictly voluntary basis, supported by a full-time Executive Director and Secretariat team.
As at 30 November 2016, the SRA has a total membership of 54, comprising 33 Ordinary, 17 Associate, 2 Affiliate and 2 Honorary members. All major non-life reinsurance companies with a presence in Singapore, as well as some direct insurance companies that write a substantial reinsurance portfolio are Ordinary members of the SRA. In addition, several major reinsurance broking firms as well as some regional reinsurers are Associate members.
More information can be found on the SRA website: www.sg-reinsurers.org.sg.