Validus Re exec appointed chairman of SRA

The Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) has announced that Marc Haushofer, CEO, Asia Pacific of Bermuda-based Validus Re will succeed Alain Flandrin, CEO (Asia Pacific) of Partner Re Asia as its chairman with effect from 1 January 2017.

Outgoing chairman Flandrin said: “I am very pleased that Marc has accepted the challenge of carrying the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (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.”

Chairman-elect 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.”