Sompo continues expansion into Asia Pacific with appointment of Head of Crisis Management, Commercial P&C Insurance

October 27, 2023

SINGAPORE – October 27, 2023 – Sompo announced today that Pei Ru Chiew has joined the company and will lead Crisis Management, Commercial P&C Insurance in Asia Pacific (APAC). She will be based in Singapore and report to Paul O’Neill, President of Commercial Lines, Insurance, APAC.

“As Sompo continues to pursue its global objectives, a top priority includes deepening our relationships in APAC. We are seeing growing demand for political violence and terrorism insurance cover in this region. Pei Ru’s extensive experience in this sector well-positions her to work closely with our clients and broker partners delivering the solutions that meet their evolving needs,” said Mr. O’Neill.

Ms. Chiew brings extensive speciality knowledge and experience that includes carrier and broker positions. Most recently she was with AXA XL’s Singapore team as a Senior Underwriter of War, Terrorism and Political Violence. Previous to that, she was with JLT Specialty as a Credit, Political and Security Risk broker and manager, and Marsh Asia as a Terrorism and Political Violence broker.

About Sompo

“Sompo” refers to Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries. Through its operating subsidiaries, Sompo is a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc. (“Sompo Holdings”). With more than 9000 employees at Sompo, 75,000 employees total worldwide, entities in over 46 countries and over USD 35 billion in Gross Written Premiums, Sompo Holdings is one of the leading property and casualty insurance groups in the world. Sompo Holdings maintains excellent financial strength as evidenced by the ratings of A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best (XV size category) and A+ (Strong) from Standard and Poor’s on its principal operating subsidiaries. For more information about Sompo, follow us on LinkedIn or please visit www.sompo-intl.com.

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