These appointments underscore MS Amlin’s commitment to growth in APAC and build on the momentum from the Australian branch opening earlier this year and the appointment of Matt Botfield as Head of Australia and New Zealand
LONDON: MS Amlin, Lloyd’s global (re)insurer, today announces the appointment of three new reinsurance underwriters as it continues to expand its Asia Pacific (APAC) platform and invest in strategic growth across the region.
Based in Singapore, Darren Toh joins as Senior Underwriter. He brings close to a decade of experience from Nephila Capital, Markel’s Reinsurance arm, in Bermuda, with deep expertise in reinsurance underwriting, including insurance-linked securities (ILS) and binders.
Darren will report to William Ho, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MS Amlin APAC, and support the continued development of the reinsurance property catastrophe portfolio. His appointment is effective 6 October 2025.
Yosuke Yasuda has been named Senior Underwriter. Previously Head of Casualty for Asia and China at Aon, Yosuke led growth initiatives and advised cedants across the region. He also spent 17 years at Swiss Re as a Casualty Lead Underwriter, bringing extensive market knowledge and relationships that will enhance MS Amlin’s Specialty offering. His appointment is effective 13 October 2025, and he will also report to William Ho.
A qualified actuary, Amirul (PJ) Ashraf joins as Underwriter. PJ moves from Malaysian Re, where he focused on international underwriting, risk, and capital management. His technical expertise and strong market reputation make him a valuable addition to the team. PJ will start on 5 January 2026, reporting to Ee Voon Teh, Underwriter.
These appointments underscore MS Amlin’s commitment to growth in APAC and build on the momentum from the Australian branch opening earlier this year and the appointment of Matt Botfield as Head of Australia and New Zealand.
Together, these developments strengthen the business’ regional presence and ability to deliver innovative solutions for clients.
William Ho, CEO, MS Amlin APAC, said: “Darren, Yosuke, and PJ bring a powerful mix of technical knowledge and client insight that will help MS Amlin accelerate growth and innovation in APAC. Their expertise and experience will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities across the region – we look forward to welcoming them into their respective teams.”