VIG Re on Wednesday unveiled plans for its pan-Asian expansion, announcing the establishment of a new office in Singapore and the appointment of Marc Haushofer to the newly created role of managing director for Asia-Pacific, effective 1 February 2026.
Haushofer joined VIG Re in May last year, as executive director of international business development. In the new role, he will oversee VIG Re’s existing portfolios in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan while driving pan-Asian expansion, including the establishment of a Singapore office, which is subject to regulatory approvals.
Haushofer previously worked at RenaissanceRe as senior vice president for Asia-Pacific and, prior to that, served for nearly 16 years at Validus Re, most recently as executive vice president and CEO of Asia-Pacific, where he established and led the Singapore branch. He also chaired the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association from 2017 through 2024.
“Marc’s appointment reflects our commitment to strategic expansion and client value,” VIG Re chairman and chief executive Tobias Sonndorfer said, adding that Haushofer’s long-standing Asia experience would be pivotal as VIG Re expands “with a long-term and partnership-oriented focus” under a new client service model.
In line with its VIGRe28 strategy, the reinsurer also announced the appointment of Joachim Mathe to the newly created role of Head of Special Markets. The reinsurer said the newly created Special Markets Unit complements the Client/Markets Units and brings together VIG Re’s specialist lines, combining Facultative Re, International NatCat, and Life Re into a single dedicated structure.
“The creation of the Special Markets Unit is a cornerstone of our growth strategy. Joachim’s proven leadership in business development and clear vision will ensure VIG Re further broadens its role as a trusted partner for clients
navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape,” said Stephan Wirz, Board Member and Chief Business Officer.
