Insurance-linked securities, captives and other alternative capital structures are increasingly important tools for supporting Asia's rising infrastructure risk exposures, the regulator said.
The move takes him back to underwriting after almost four years as a broker, bringing with him experience that spans political violence, terrorism, and casualty risks.
Overall ratings affirmation and stand-alone credit profile upgrade to 'a+' come as the RAA Insurance deal lifts insurer to third in the country's property and casualty market.
The offering provides SMEs with bundled coverage tailored to their unique risk profiles, eliminating the need to purchase and manage multiple policies.
He joins Lockton after a 15-year stint at Zurich Insurance, where he held various underwriting, portfolio management and executive leadership roles across the UK and Australia.