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ADVA Underwriting enters Singapore reinsurance market with Jim Attwood at the helm

The London-based MGA is expanding into Singapore with a multi-line reinsurance platform headed by structured reinsurance specialist Jim Attwood.
Jim Attwood joins ADVA Group to launch ADVA Risk in Singapore, delivering multi-line, multi-year and multi-benefit tailored reinsurance solutions.
September 1, 2026

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Independent global managing general agent ADVA Underwriting has launched ADVA Risk in Singapore, expanding its presence in Asia and extending its international reinsurance offering.

The London-based specialist MGA has appointed Jim Attwood to lead the Singapore platform. Attwood brings more than 30 years of experience in structured reinsurance and will oversee the delivery of tailored, multi-line reinsurance solutions from the new division.

“We are delighted to launch this specialist platform in Singapore, which marks a significant milestone in our international growth strategy,” Dermot Reilly, director and co-founder of ADVA Underwriting, said on LinkedIn.

“We are equally pleased to welcome Jim to the team; his unparalleled expertise in the structured reinsurance space will be instrumental as we continue to build our platform,” he added.

ADVA Underwriting is part of ADVA Group and provides specialist underwriting solutions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas through offices in the UK, Germany, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Its portfolio includes vehicle and extended warranty products, marine insurance, including war risks and cover for consequential project delays, electronics and appliance warranty products, and lifestyle protection solutions.

The MGA also provides third-party policy and claims administration through Advantage, its web-based policy and claims management system. It is also the exclusive supplier for WALKAWAY Insurance, a specialty vehicle finance protection product, in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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