As CEO Singapore, Frenz will be responsible for overseeing Munich Re’s long-term growth ambition in this important market, as well as our commitment to being a great employer that is dedicated to developing our diverse talent here.” said Daniel Cossette, Chief Executive, Life & Health, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
Singapore:
Munich Re, the largest global reinsurer, has appointed Tobias Frenz as Chief Executive Officer of its Singapore Branch with effect from 1 July 2022.
Tobias succeeds James Park, who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity outside of Munich Re Group. Tobias takes on the role of CEO Singapore in addition to his existing responsibility as Head of Digital Solutions, Life & Health, Asia Pacific & Middle East.
In this expanded capacity, he will continue to be based in Singapore, reporting to Daniel Cossette, chief executive, Life & Health, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.
“Tobias brings more than 20 years of leadership experience and deep reinsurance expertise to this role, along with a strong understanding of the transforming insurance industry in Asia Pacific.
As CEO Singapore, he will be responsible for overseeing Munich Re’s long-term growth ambition in this important market, as well as our commitment to being a great employer that is dedicated to developing our diverse talent here.” said Daniel Cossette, Chief Executive, Life & Health, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.
He holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Dortmund, a Certificate in Islamic Finance from CIMA and is a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of Germany.
Meanwhile, Surbhi Goel, as managing director and head, Property & Casualty, will take on responsibility for Munich Re’s Property & Casualty business in Singapore & Southeast Asia, reporting to Roland Eckl, Chief Executive – Japan, India, Korea, Singapore and Southeast Asia, with effect from 1 July 2022.
Surbhi joined Munich Re in Singapore in April this year from the group’s joint venture in India, HDFC ERGO, where she held a senior role responsible for Reinsurance, Property and Casualty Underwriting.
She has 20 years of experience in reinsurance, business development, structuring and procurement, broking relationship management and underwriting of Property & Casualty
lines of business.
She holds a BA Honours degree in Economics from Delhi University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management from Birla Institute of Management Technology.
“Surbhi’s ability to form a deep understanding of client needs because of her extensive experience in primary insurance – both today and in the future – is a great asset to our leadership team in Southeast Asia. She will focus on positioning Munich Re as a partner to our clients for traditional risk transfer as well as co-creating bespoke solutions to new and emerging risks,” said Roland Eckl, Chief Executive – Japan, India, Korea, Singapore and Southeast Asia.